Posted by Danielle G on May 16th 2024
Retirement mapping from the MTA exams to the IT Specialist exams
The Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification program has been a vital resource, providing and confirming essential skills for those entering the expansive IT field, and a significant component of the Pearson VUE exam offerings. Microsoft has chosen to update their certification approach to concentrate on job roles involving their technologies. Announced in 2021, the MTA program is being retired due to these shifts. Consequently, Pearson VUE has ceased sales of MTA certification exams and suspended their delivery. Recognizing the MTA's role in academic certification programs, Pearson VUE is excited to introduce the Information Technology Specialist certification program. This new program offers students the opportunity to verify their entry-level IT abilities, which are in demand by employers, with exams that mirror the MTA's content and goals. The IT Specialist certifications are now available.
You can purchase your IT Specialist exam voucher or IT Specialist Certprep Courseware and exam voucher from GetCertified4Less.com
Below is a table the includes mapping from the MTA exams to the IT Specialist exams:
MTA Exam Title | Suggested Replacement |
98-349: MTA Windows Operating System Fundamentals | IT Specialist—Device Configuration and Management |
98-365: MTA Windows Server Administration Fundamentals | AZ-900 - Azure Cloud Fundamentals |
98-366: MTA Networking Fundamentals | IT Specialist – Networking |
98-364: MTA Database Administration Fundamentals | IT Specialist-Databases DP-900: Azure Data Fundamentals |
98-367: MTA Security Fundamentals | IT Specialist-Network Security |
98-375: MTA HTML5 Application Development Fundamentals | IT Specialist HTML5 Application Development |
98-383: MTA Introduction to Programming Using HTML and CSS | IT Specialist – HTML and CSS |
98-388: MTA Introduction to Programming Using Java | IT Specialist – Java |
98-382: MTA Introduction to Programming Using JavaScript | IT Specialist – JavaScript |
98-381: MTA Introduction to Programming Using Python | IT Specialist – Python |
98-368: MTA Mobility and Devices Fundamentals | IT Specialist – Device Configuration and Management |
98-361: MTA Software Development Fundamentals | IT Specialist – Software Development |