SME India - Microsoft Certified Trainer
Interview Kickstart is a premier career transformation platform turbocharging tech careers through AI upskilling.
Founded in 2014 in Santa Clara by Soham Mehta, ex-Box Engineering Leader, and Ryan Valles, a transformative P&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.
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.
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.
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.
Role Overview
We are hiring Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) based in India to deliver official Microsoft courseware to enterprise learners 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.
This is a part-time, remote engagement suited for experienced Microsoft practitioners and trainers looking to expand their impact.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver official Microsoft courseware in live, instructor-led formats (virtual and in-person as needed)
Train enterprise professionals on Microsoft technologies including Azure, Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and AI/Copilot tools
Design and adapt training content to match the learning needs and skill levels of diverse enterprise audiences
Guide learners through hands-on labs, exercises, and real-world use case scenarios
Assess learner progress and provide constructive feedback aligned with Microsoft certification pathways
Stay current with the latest Microsoft product updates, courseware revisions, and certification changes
Collaborate with IK’s curriculum and delivery teams to ensure quality and consistency of training outcomes
What You’ll Teach
Depending on your area of specialisation, training delivery may cover one or more of the following Microsoft domains:
Microsoft Azure & Cloud
Azure fundamentals, administration, architecture, and security
Azure AI services, Azure OpenAI, and intelligent cloud solutions
DevOps, infrastructure, and cloud-native development on Azure
Microsoft 365 & Productivity
Microsoft 365 administration, compliance, and endpoint management
Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and collaboration tools for enterprise
Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI-assisted productivity workflows
Power Platform & Business Applications
Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Virtual Agents
Dynamics 365 for CRM, ERP, and business operations
Low-code/no-code application development and automation
Security, Compliance & Identity
Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity solutions
Zero Trust architecture and enterprise security frameworks
Training will cover the following Azure AI/ML certification tracks (Phase 1):
Level
Certification
Exam Code
Fundamentals
Azure AI Fundamentals
AI-900
Associate
Azure AI Engineer Associate
AI-102
Associate
Azure Data Scientist Associate
DP-100
Advanced
Agentic AI Business Solutions Architect (Azure-aligned)
Expert Track
Must-Have Qualifications
Active Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) status in good standing
Minimum 2 relevant Microsoft certifications in your area of expertise
Should have experience working with Azure Labs
3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft technologies in enterprise environments
Proven experience delivering instructor-led training (corporate, academic, or self-organised)
Strong communication skills in English; ability to simplify complex technical concepts for mixed audiences
Familiarity with virtual training delivery tools (Teams, Zoom, LMS platforms)
Good to Have