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). [1] MTA exams and certification were offered as part of the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) program.
All exams were retired on June 30, 2022. [2]
As of October 7, 2019, the retired Microsoft Technology Associate exams are:
Exam Track | Exam Product | Exam Number | Exam Name | Retirement Day |
---|---|---|---|---|
Development | Visual Studio | 98-373 | Mobile Development Fundamentals | July 31, 2014 |
Development | Visual Studio | 98-362 | Windows Development Fundamentals | July 31, 2014 |
Development | Visual Studio | 98-363 | Web Development Fundamentals | July 31, 2015 |
Development | Visual Studio | 98-372 | .NET Fundamentals | July 31, 2015 |
Development | Visual Studio | 98-374 | Gaming Development Fundamentals | July 31, 2015 |
Development | Visual Studio | 98-379 | Software Testing Fundamentals | July 31, 2016 [3] |
IT | None | 98-369 | Cloud Fundamentals | September 30, 2019 |
IT | Windows | 98-349 | Windows Operating System Fundamentals | June 30, 2022 |
IT | Windows Server 2016 | 98-365 | Windows Server Administration Fundamentals | June 30, 2022 |
IT | None | 98-366 | Networking Fundamentals | June 30, 2022 |
IT | None | 98-367 | Security Fundamentals | June 30, 2022 |
IT | None | 98-368 | Mobility and Device Fundamentals | June 30, 2022 |
Database | Microsoft SQL Server | 98-364 | Database Fundamentals | June 30, 2022 |
Development | Visual Studio | 98-361 | Software Development Fundamentals | June 30, 2022 |
Development | Visual Studio | 98-375 | HTML5 App Development Fundamentals | June 30, 2022 |
Development | Visual Studio | 98-381 | Introduction to Programming Using Python | June 30, 2022 |
Development | Visual Studio | 98-382 | Introduction to Programming Using JavaScript | June 30, 2022 |
Development | Visual Studio | 98-383 | Introduction to Programming Using HTML and CSS | June 30, 2022 |
Development | Visual Studio | 98-388 | Introduction to Programming Using Java | June 30, 2022 |
The Microsoft Technology Associate exams could be scheduled with two exam providers:
There are multiple differences about scheduling an exam with Certiport or Pearson VUE such as:
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