Official Program
What is Official MikroTik Training?
MikroTik (Riga, Latvia) has operated a global training and certification program since 2007. Every official course links directly to MikroTik through a clear authority chain: manufacturer → licensed training center → certified trainer → proctored exam → global certificate. There is no alternative path.
Authority Chain
Each link depends on the one before it. No step can be skipped.
Exam Process
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Questions | 25 |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Format | Multiple choice, online |
| Open-book | WinBox, notes, wiki.mikrotik.com, IP calculator |
| Pass mark | 60% |
| Scoring | Automatic, results immediately after submission |
| Proctoring | Certified trainer, on-site |
Certificate
- • Valid for 3 years from the date of passing.
- • Publicly verifiable at mikrotik.com/training/certificates — search by ID or name.
- • Listed in the MikroTik Consultants Directory upon holder registration.
- • Each certificate carries a unique ID, exam score, and trainer name.
- • Renewal requires retaking the exam on the current RouterOS version.
What an official course includes
Lab hardware
MikroTik router per student for the duration of the course.
Official materials
Slides and lab guides from MikroTik, updated to the latest RouterOS version.
Exam voucher
One official exam attempt, included in course fee.
Free retake
One retake if the first attempt is unsuccessful, within 30 days.
Lunch & refreshments
Lunch and beverages on each training day.
Post-course support
Telegram/Facebook group for technical support after completion.
Certification Tiers
Tier 1
| Score | 60–74% |
| Validity | 3 years |
| Consultants Directory | — |
| Trainer candidacy | — |
Tier 2
| Score | 75–100% |
| Validity | 3 years |
| Consultants Directory | ✓ |
| Trainer candidacy | ✓ |
Same exam, same questions — tier determined solely by score. Full comparison → Certification renewal
Certificate Renewal
- • Certificates are valid for 3 years from the date of passing.
- • Renewal requires retaking the exam on the current RouterOS version.
- • Proctored on-site — no online exam option.
Tier 1 vs Tier 2 details, process, consequences of lapse → Certification renewal
Become a MikroTik Trainer
The path starts with MTCNA + one advanced certification at 75%+, applying directly to MikroTik Latvia. Trainer certification is granted at MikroTik's discretion after completing Train-the-Trainer.
View the full 5-step path → Trainer path