While the responsibilities of IT professionals have become increasingly complex, the importance of having relevant technical skills and industry-recognized certifications has grown. To help our next generation succeed and attain necessary skills for jobs of the future, we are committed to supporting educational institutes, educators, and students.

As with any beginner-level certification, an MTA is the first step towards many more specialty certifications that you will pursue as you build your career. In addition to proving your knowledge and skills, having your MTA certification also reflects the ambition and drive.

In a survey evaluating employers’ perceptions of IT training and certification, 86 percent of recruiters said that certifications in IT are either medium or high priority. An impressive 91 percent indicated that they consider certifications as part of their criteria during the hiring process in another survey conducted by Microsoft.