I’m now an MTA (Microsoft Technology Associate)
A few minutes ago I rocked over to the ultra high tech Microsoft Learning centre and took a few exams, just for some Friday fun…I might need help! I’ve always been a big fan of certification (when it’s done right). I started on the road to MCSE in NT4 back in the day, completed that, upgraded to 2000 and have kept things going since then. There have been lots of changes to the programme though over the past decade (GULP!) and we now have a set of exams designed for the new crop of IT Professional entering the business out of the academic world. The MTA.
Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification helps schools teach and validate fundamental technology knowledge [and] provides students with a foundation for their careers
That’s a pretty darn important thing in the ultra competitive market and I thought it was a great idea when I was at Uni to do my MCSE to get me real world experience – I then rocked into a better job for more money than most of my peers. Nice.
What I can say having just taken the exams is that they’re pitched at about the right level, they aren’t super deep dive exams that require the depth of experience of a seasoned IT Professional but they are exams that let you demonstrate to an employer that you’ve got more of a grasp of Networking fundamentals and Security fundamentals than you might just get by attending some lectures. The Windows Server 2008 exam was actually quite tricky, offering up some more complicated Active Directory Directory Services questions that you wouldn’t be able to answer without some real world experience. To my mind that would make it a perfect exam to round out an industrial placement or internship year.
If you’re an employer looking at a candidate with these exams you can rest assured that your not just getting someone who’s sat through some lessons.
I took:
- Networking Fundamentals: Exam 98-366
- Security Fundamentals: Exam 98-367
- Windows Server Administration Fundamentals: Exam 98-36
But there are developer VB.net and C# focused exams too to prove your skills.
As a result I can now add this logo to my business cards and blog and I’ve got a greater chance of standing out.
If you want more info on the MTA program and how it builds into the MCTS exams then check out the Microsoft Learning website
Comments
Anonymous
January 01, 2003
Can one find videos and learning material for these.Anonymous
January 01, 2003
Graeme, I've got over 10 years experience so I'd expect to be able to go through them with little prep and talking about the subject matter of the exams is my day job so I didn't need to do any. However the way I'd suggest prepping is to look at the exam content, then cross reference it with TechNet for learning content and the TechNet library to understand specifics. That's always stood me in good stead, and it's what I do for Beta exams - where there is no prep materials avaialble. Hope that helps SiAnonymous
January 01, 2003
Hi simon,Could you please pass material for ( Database) 98 364 at nams885@gmail.comThanks a lotAnonymous
November 29, 2010
To do those exams did you do any prep? And if so what?Anonymous
November 30, 2010
I took the security fundamentals exam. Not too technical, but there was the odd question required a bit more thinking. This sums the exams up well.Anonymous
November 30, 2010
These exams are great lead sinto the Microosft Certified Professional exams. There are free Exam Resource Kits available if the institution that you are with has an MTA site license. There are two publishers (CCI & Wiley) that are publishing or are about to publish books to support these exams. www.certiport.com/.../DesktopDefault.aspxAnonymous
July 23, 2012
hey, i hv also qualified mta 98 366 exam...will u plz tell me hw would i get its certificate?they r asking for sm windows id...if u an help me in getting my certificate....Anonymous
March 21, 2013
Hi Simon, iam very much interested to complete MTA, could you please provide me the material.,my mail id ptvarun@gmail.com thanksAnonymous
September 12, 2013
could you please furnish me with the material, my mail is debolabi@yahoo.comAnonymous
September 24, 2013
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October 16, 2013
Im very keen to become certified and have been looking at what the MTA covers and its seem like the perfect place to start. If there are any materials (aside from Technet) that you would suggest looking at id greatly appreciate any tips: My email is steviebit@gmail.com. Cheers.Anonymous
October 31, 2013
Hello, I am a student, failed my mta exam today- 60%. Please bestow study materials upon me.Anonymous
November 16, 2013
i am interested to do MTA in web development applications, could you please provide me the study materials if any purushothaman.priya@gmail.comAnonymous
November 17, 2013
Hi Simon, Could you please share the Study materials with me as well. Email id: anishdsz@yahoo.com. Any help is greatly appreciated. ThanksAnonymous
November 18, 2013
I am also interested in the study material. Pls could you send it to me via my email kuzakahmed.gmail.comAnonymous
November 24, 2013
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November 25, 2013
Hi Simon, Could you please share any MTA study material you have with me please. Many thanks. rymo.morrison@gmail.comAnonymous
January 16, 2014
Simon May can you please send me PDF version of ebook of exam 98-367 Security Fundamentalst to my id enggomarpu@gmail.comAnonymous
January 22, 2014
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February 09, 2014
Hello frz i am co-ordinating Ed-Advantage Course in my college and i urgently need MTA course material for Windows Operating System. Pls help me My e mail id is abhishekmishra5139190@outlook.comAnonymous
March 05, 2014
Hi Simon May,
i am also interested in the MTA program, could you please provide me with the study materials. My email is ibrahim.oyeleye@gmail.com
Thanks.Anonymous
March 21, 2014
Good day Sir! Could you please send me the study materials for the MTA exam? My email is 2013062164@ust-ics.mygbiz.comAnonymous
April 03, 2014
please share study material at kumar.vikash561@gmail.com for 98-366
i will be gratefull for this action.
thanks in advanceAnonymous
April 09, 2014
hi i study MTA last year at the academy but i ddnt write my exam because of financial problem i woulld some1 ith more informaation pleas updat m what to do.i wooould like to finiish n get certificatee. you caan also email mme ZintoZanele@gmail.comAnonymous
April 09, 2014
please m interested ibn study material emailll me at ZintoZanele@gmail.comAnonymous
April 29, 2014
please send me ur MTA Study materials @viki.arul@gmail.comAnonymous
May 16, 2014
Hello Simon,
I am interested in studying and taking the MTA certification. Please can you help me with study material. My email address is Folokun1@gmail.comAnonymous
May 20, 2014
Could you please share any MTA study material you have with me please. Many thanks.
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June 09, 2014
Hi Simon,
I am looking forward to get Certification in MTA. Can you please send me study material related to exam 98 361 or exam 98 362 or exam 98 364 at snehalp039@gmail.com.
Many thanksAnonymous
June 24, 2014
Can anyone please give me your advice what should i focus on 98-363 web development. Please help meAnonymous
June 24, 2014
Can anyone please give me your advice what should i focus on 98-363 web development. Please help meAnonymous
June 24, 2014
here is my email Rabihmoumneh@hotmail.comAnonymous
January 15, 2015
Anyone can help with MTA tutorial or video lessons and training.Anonymous
April 15, 2015
Hlw Simon sir,
I am also preparing for that MTA exam. I am going through certain difficulties .Can you please share your study materials with me. It will be a great help for me.
THANKSAnonymous
April 24, 2015
Hi Simon,
I could not find where you stated that you have this material, but, if you do, will you be so kind and send it to me as well. My email address is young.elizabeth98@gmail.com Thanks in advanceAnonymous
August 01, 2015
Just passed my MTA exam today! Studied using Pluralsight and practice exams. I think having this cert really rounds out my experience and creds toward a career in data analysis.Anonymous
September 08, 2015
hi jennifer can you please share your study materials with me. thanksAnonymous
September 10, 2015
hey jenn, could you also email things to look for one the test as well study material.
divad2009@hotmail.comAnonymous
January 04, 2016
Hi Simon could you please share any study materials and practice test questions/answers with me. my email address is olisauchenna@yahoo.comAnonymous
February 12, 2016
Hi Simon could you please share any study materials and practice questions/answers with me. my mail address is segfad23@yahoo.comAnonymous
March 18, 2016
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March 29, 2016
Hi , Si May . Congrats on becoming an MTA! That was a really good info you've put there.
I'm planning to give a test for MTA in network and security, would you please provide me the study kit ?
( vinay.s.patil@hotmail.com)
Thank you . All the best for your future .