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MikroTik Certified Network Associate
Valid May 2025 – May 2028 · Verify on mikrotik.com
I diagnose, configure, and optimize any RouterOS deployment from the ground up.
What this certification validates
RouterOS fundamentals end to end: interfaces, addressing, routing basics, firewall, NAT, wireless, and the bridge. The 100% is on record.
- ·IP addressing & subnetting
- ·Bridging & switching
- ·Static routing fundamentals
- ·Firewall filter basics
- ·NAT (srcnat / dstnat)
- ·QoS basics (simple queues)
- ·Tunnels (PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP)
- ·Wireless fundamentals
- ·RouterOS CLI & WinBox
- ·System tools & monitoring
MTCNA vs Cisco CCNA
| Dimension | MTCNA | Cisco CCNA |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | RouterOS-specific, deep | Multi-vendor, broad |
| Vendor lock | MikroTik only | Cisco-centric but vendor-neutral concepts |
| Hands-on depth | Full CLI/WinBox lab work | Simulation-based (Packet Tracer) |
| Renewal cycle | 3 years, re-exam required | 3 years, CE credits accepted |
| Cost | ~$300 (training + exam) | ~$330 (exam only) |
Where I run this in production: Addressing · Fundamentals · Routing · Firewall
Certification combinations
MTCNA combines with these certifications.
Case studies
Anonymized engagements demonstrating this expertise.
Case #1
- Situation
- Small business with intermittent connectivity and no documentation of existing MikroTik setup.
- Challenge
- Previous admin left no config backups; 3 VLANs, NAT, and DHCP were misconfigured after a firmware update.
- Methodology
- Full RouterOS audit via /export, reconstructed logical topology, fixed bridge port assignments, corrected NAT rules, documented everything.
- Result
- Stable connectivity restored in 2 hours. Client received full config documentation and backup procedures.
Exam details
Exam format and certification details
- Format
- 25 multiple-choice questions, open-book
- Pass score
- 60%
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Prerequisite
- None (entry-level)
- Training
- 2 days
- Validity
- 3 years
- Global rarity
- ~10,000–20,000 active holders
- RouterOS ver.
- RouterOS v7
Score history
Score progression across certification cycles
2016Moscow
2019Kuala Lumpur
2022Bangkok
2025Bangkok
Training providers: MikroTik Russia, Citraweb (ID), MikroTik SEA
Certificate
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FAQ
What does MTCNA certification cover?
MTCNA validates foundational RouterOS knowledge: IP addressing, bridging, static routing, firewall basics, NAT, QoS, tunnels, and wireless fundamentals. It is the prerequisite for all specialist MikroTik certifications.
How is MTCNA different from Cisco CCNA?
MTCNA is MikroTik-specific with deep RouterOS hands-on labs, while CCNA covers broader multi-vendor networking concepts. MTCNA is narrower in scope but goes deeper into RouterOS implementation.
What projects require MTCNA-level expertise?
Any MikroTik deployment — from small office routers to complex multi-site networks. MTCNA knowledge is the foundation; complex projects additionally require specialist certifications.
How do I verify a consultant's MTCNA certification?
Every MikroTik certification can be verified on mikrotik.com/certificates using the certificate ID. The verification page shows the holder's name, score, and validity dates.
Is MTCNA certification still relevant?
Yes. MikroTik updated the MTCNA curriculum for RouterOS v7. As the prerequisite for all specialist certs and the foundation of RouterOS expertise, MTCNA remains essential.
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