MTA Program Update Certiport 2017

Mark HarrisProduct Manager MTA

Steve PewField Marketing Manager MTA

Kris MorrisSr. Product Marketing Manager MTA

MTA Program

• MTA is an entry level IT Certification

• K-12 and Higher Education Target

• MTA is a great pathway to MSCA and

MSCD

• Current Exams

• Future Direction: Introduction to

Programming Exams

MTA Introduction

MTA Overview-Current Exams

MTA Developer Exams

Block-Based Development (98-380)

Software Development Fundamentals (98-361)

Mobility and Device Fundamentals (98-368)

Cloud Fundamentals (98-369)

HTML5 Application Development Fundamentals (98-375)

MTA Cap Infrastructure Exams

Windows Operating System Fundamentals (98-349)

Windows Server Administration Fundamentals

(98-365)

Networking Fundamentals (98-366)

Security Fundamentals (98-367)

MTA Database Exams

Database Administration Fundamentals (98-364)

*Recommend starting with Microsoft Excel Certification

MTA Items Completion

Windows OS Exam Refresh August 2016

Security Exam Refresh August 2016

Networking Exam Refresh Q4 2017

Windows Server Exam Refresh Q4 2017

MTA Updates

MTA Exams in English Completion

Block Based Development-Touch January 2017--LIVE

JavaScript August 2017

Python August 2017

HTML and CSS August 2017

Java October 2017

MTA New Direction – Introduction to Programming

New MTA Programming Exams will have more “Rich Item Types” and have

been made to be slightly harder than current MTA exams to better reflect

market needs for the certification.

MTA Product Roadmap 12 month Pipeline

MTA Block Based

Development

MTA Java

MTA Javascript

MTA HTML5 CSS

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

MTA Python

Localizations to follow 4-6

months after English in:

ESM, CHT, CHS, JPN, ARA,

DEU, PTB, FRA

Preferred Products for MTA

PID Product Description

1101642 Microsoft Office Site License (500 Exams)

1101717 Microsoft Technology Associate Exam (Inventory)

1101718 Microsoft Technology Associate Voucher

1104315 MTA Voucher with Retake

MTA Courseware

LEARNCertiport endorsed courseware is the perfect preparation tool for

certification success. Content rich materials including textbooks,

online eCourseware, labs, and video resources.

Wiley

textbooks/e-texts

Windows OS Fundamentals

Software Dev Fundamentals (C#/VB)

Database Fundamentals

Win Server Admin Fundamentals

Networking Fundamentals

Security Fundamentals

Mobility and Device Fundamentals

Cloud Fundamentals

HTML5 App Development

Intro to Programming with Block-

Based Languages

Courseware Available

MTA Courseware

LEARNCertiport endorsed courseware is the perfect preparation tool for

certification success. Content rich materials including textbooks,

online eCourseware, labs, and video resources.

LearnKey Video Based Training

• GMetrix platform

• Self-paced learning or instructor led

• Workbooks, labs, self-assessments

Windows OS Fundamentals

Software Dev Fundamentals (C#/VB)

Database Fundamentals

Win Server Admin Fundamentals

Networking Fundamentals

Security Fundamentals

Mobility and Device Fundamentals

Cloud Fundamentals

HTML5 App Development

Intro to Programming with Block-

Based Languages

Courseware Available

MTA Courseware

Practice Labs

• Lab environment

• Exam-based practical tasks

• Real equipment, no simulations

• No hardware/licensing costs

• Available anytime/anywhere/any

device

Windows OS Fundamentals

Software Dev Fundamentals (C#/VB)

Database Fundamentals

Win Server Admin Fundamentals

Networking Fundamentals

Security Fundamentals

Mobility and Device Fundamentals

Cloud Fundamentals

HTML5 App Development

Intro to Programming with Block-

Based Languages

Labs Available

MTA Practice Tests

GMetrix Practice Tests

Available in English and Spanish

Block-based languages practice test

will be done by April 1

Windows OS Fundamentals

Software Dev Fundamentals (C#/VB)

Database Fundamentals

Win Server Admin Fundamentals

Networking Fundamentals

Security Fundamentals

Mobility and Device Fundamentals

Cloud Fundamentals

HTML5 App Development

Intro to Programming with Block-

Based Languages

Practice Tests Available

MTA Practice Tests

MeasureUp Practice Tests

• Recommended practice test for

those who will continue on to take

IT professional certifications

Available in English and Spanish

• Block-based languages practice

test will be done by April 1

Windows OS Fundamentals

Software Dev Fundamentals (C#/VB)

Database Fundamentals

Win Server Admin Fundamentals

Networking Fundamentals

Security Fundamentals

Mobility and Device Fundamentals

Cloud Fundamentals

HTML5 App Development

Intro to Programming with Block-

Based Languages

Certification Exam Available

MTA GMetrix Roadmap 12 month Pipeline

Block Based

Development

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

MTA OD/Exam Refresh Networking, Server, TBD

MTA Java

MTA Javascript

MTA HTML5 CSS

MTA Python

Marketing Update

MTA Marketing Strategy

• MTA is the starting point for MCP Certifications

• MTA is a great fit for Computer Science requirements

• MTA is an ideal first step to other tech certs – CompTIA and Cisco

• MTA is one of the only programs offering entry level programming and

coding certifications

Primary Objectives and Key Messages

16

Current MTA Campaigns

Programming and

Coding

Computer Science Advanced Microsoft

Certifications

Value of Certification

17

Updated Collateral

MTA Datasheets New Exam Objectives Campaign Usage Guides

MTA on Certiport.com and CAP Portal

New Campaign Resources Available

Digital Badging for MTA

Digital Badges for MTA are now

available through Acclaim.

• Launched Q4 2016

• Badges retroactively awarded to all

MTA Certified candidates.*

• Promoted through Social Media,

Newsletters, and Direct Mail Campaign

*Badges issued to candidates with ENGLISH as preferred language in their profile

Digital Badging for MTA

Promote your credentials with a single click.

Access labor market information and

put your new skills to work.

Labor Market Information

Digital Badging for MTA

Mark Harris, Product Manager MTA

Kris Morris, Sr. Product Marketing Manager MTA

Steve Pew , Field Marketing Manager MTA