SME India - Microsoft Certified Trainer

<div class="content-intro"><p>Interview Kickstart is a premier career transformation platform turbocharging tech careers through AI upskilling.</p> <p>Founded in 2014 in Santa Clara by Soham Mehta, ex-Box Engineering Leader, and Ryan Valles, a transformative P&amp;L leader and former CEO with a track record of scaling ventures, Interview Kickstart’s vision is to help every tech professional thrive in today’s fast-evolving tech industry.</p> <p>With 40+ domain-specific courses—from foundational Machine Learning and Generative AI to Agentic AI, System Design, and DSA—Interview Kickstart equips engineers, PMs, data professionals, and tech leaders to accelerate their careers. Its 600+ instructors—industry practitioners, hiring managers, and senior engineers from FAANG+ companies—bring real-world insight and cutting-edge expertise into every classroom.</p> <p>Beyond upskilling, Interview Kickstart offers end-to-end career support. Personalized mock interviews, resume and LinkedIn branding, career coaching, salary negotiation guidance, and performance-based job referrals ensure that your AI upskilling translates into real career breakthroughs. Over 25,000 professionals have already advanced their careers through Interview Kickstart.</p> <p>Recognized by TIME x Statista and GSV 150 as a top EdTech company, Interview Kickstart is the go-to platform for tech professionals looking to future-proof their careers in the age of AI.</p></div><h1><strong>Role Overview</strong></h1> <p><strong>We are hiring Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) based in India to deliver official Microsoft courseware to enterprise learners</strong> as part of Interview Kickstart’s growing skilling ecosystem. As an MCT at IK, you will bring your deep Microsoft technology expertise to live, instructor-led training sessions for professionals across industries.</p> <p>This is a part-time, remote engagement suited for experienced Microsoft practitioners and trainers looking to expand their impact.</p> <h1><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h1> <ul> <li>Deliver official Microsoft courseware in live, instructor-led formats (virtual and in-person as needed)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Train enterprise professionals on Microsoft technologies including Azure, Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and AI/Copilot tools</strong></p> <ul> <li>Design and adapt training content to match the learning needs and skill levels of diverse enterprise audiences</li> <li>Guide learners through hands-on labs, exercises, and real-world use case scenarios</li> <li>Assess learner progress and provide constructive feedback aligned with Microsoft certification pathways</li> <li>Stay current with the latest Microsoft product updates, courseware revisions, and certification changes</li> <li>Collaborate with IK’s curriculum and delivery teams to ensure quality and consistency of training outcomes</li> </ul> <h1><strong>What You’ll Teach</strong></h1> <p>Depending on your area of specialisation, training delivery may cover one or more of the following Microsoft domains:</p> <h2><strong>Microsoft Azure &amp; Cloud</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Azure fundamentals, administration, architecture, and security</li> <li>Azure AI services, Azure OpenAI, and intelligent cloud solutions</li> <li>DevOps, infrastructure, and cloud-native development on Azure</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Microsoft 365 &amp; Productivity</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Microsoft 365 administration, compliance, and endpoint management</li> <li>Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and collaboration tools for enterprise</li> <li>Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI-assisted productivity workflows</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Power Platform &amp; Business Applications</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Virtual Agents</li> <li>Dynamics 365 for CRM, ERP, and business operations</li> <li>Low-code/no-code application development and automation</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Security, Compliance &amp; Identity</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity solutions</li> <li>Zero Trust architecture and enterprise security frameworks</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Training will cover the following Azure AI/ML certification tracks (Phase 1):</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><strong>Level</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Certification</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Exam Code</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong>Fundamentals</strong></p> </td> <td> <p>Azure AI Fundamentals</p> </td> <td> <p><strong>AI-900</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong>Associate</strong></p> </td> <td> <p>Azure AI Engineer Associate</p> </td> <td> <p><strong>AI-102</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong>Associate</strong></p> </td> <td> <p>Azure Data Scientist Associate</p> </td> <td> <p><strong>DP-100</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong>Advanced</strong></p> </td> <td> <p>Agentic AI Business Solutions Architect (Azure-aligned)</p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Expert Track</strong></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h1><strong>Must-Have Qualifications</strong></h1> <ul> <li>Active Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) status in good standing</li> <li>Minimum 2 relevant Microsoft certifications in your area of expertise</li> <li>Should have experience working with Azure Labs</li> <li>3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft technologies in enterprise environments</li> <li>Proven experience delivering instructor-led training (corporate, academic, or self-organised)</li> <li>Strong communication skills in English; ability to simplify complex technical concepts for mixed audiences</li> <li>Familiarity with virtual training delivery tools (Teams, Zoom, LMS platforms)</li> </ul> <h1><strong>Good to Have</strong></h1>