Microsoft Technology Associate was an entry-level certification that validates fundamental technology skills and knowledge in Microsoft products. MTA exams were designed to assess and validate core technical concepts in three primary areas: Databases (MS SQL Server), Development (Visual Studio) and IT Infrastructure (Windows, Windows Server). MTA exams and certification were offered as part of the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) program.
All exams were retired on June 30, 2022.
Retired exam list As of October 7, 2019, the retired Microsoft Technology Associate exams are: Exam TrackExam ProductExam NumberExam NameRetirement DayDevelopmentVisual Studio98-373Mobile Development FundamentalsJuly 31, 2014DevelopmentVisual Studio98-362Windows Development FundamentalsJuly 31, 2014DevelopmentVisual Studio98-363Web Development FundamentalsJuly 31, 2015DevelopmentVisual Studio98-372.NET FundamentalsJuly 31, 2015DevelopmentVisual Studio98-374Gaming Development FundamentalsJuly 31, 2015DevelopmentVisual Studio98-379Software Testing FundamentalsJuly 31, 2016ITNone98-369Cloud FundamentalsSeptember 30, 2019ITWindows 98-349Windows Operating System FundamentalsJune 30, 2022ITWindows Server 201698-365Windows Server Administration FundamentalsJune 30, 2022ITNone98-366Networking FundamentalsJune 30, 2022ITNone98-367Security FundamentalsJune 30, 2022ITNone98-368Mobility and Device FundamentalsJune 30, 2022DatabaseMicrosoft SQL Server98-364Database FundamentalsJune 30, 2022DevelopmentVisual Studio98-361Software Development FundamentalsJune 30, 2022DevelopmentVisual Studio98-375HTML5 App Development FundamentalsJune 30, 2022DevelopmentVisual Studio98-381Introduction to Programming Using PythonJune 30, 2022DevelopmentVisual Studio98-382Introduction to Programming Using JavaScriptJune 30, 2022DevelopmentVisual Studio98-383Introduction to Programming Using HTML and CSSJune 30, 2022DevelopmentVisual Studio98-388Introduction to Programming Using JavaJune 30, 2022
Exam availability The Microsoft Technology Associate exams could be scheduled with two exam providers: Certiport for students, educators and schools Pearson VUE There are multiple differences about scheduling an exam with Certiport or Pearson VUE such as: In Pearson VUE, you need to have two identification documents while in Certiport, you need to have only one In Pearson VUE, they take a photo of you and they want a digital signature while in Certiport you don't have to do it Outside the United States, there is a restriction with voucher availability in some countries. For example, the Greek Authorized Partner of Certiport can give vouchers only to testing centers and not to candidates while in Pearson VUE you can purchase the voucher online via VUE's site. In Pearson VUE testing centers, there are testing days and hours very often while in Certiport, there is one exam datetime per 15 days.
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