MTCTCE 86%
Active
MikroTik Certified Traffic Control Engineer
Valid May 2025 – May 2028 · Verify on mikrotik.com →
I can classify, prioritize, and shape traffic so every user and application gets the bandwidth it needs.
What This Certification Validates
The mangle master. Packet classification, QoS, queue trees, bandwidth management — making networks fair and fast.
- · Packet flow (prerouting→forward→postrouting)
- · Mangle rules & action types
- · Connection tracking marks
- · Routing marks
- · HTB (Hierarchical Token Bucket) queue trees
- · Simple queues
- · Burst configuration
- · PCQ (Per Connection Queuing)
- · DSCP marking
- · Bandwidth test & monitoring
MTCTCE vs No direct equivalent (QoS-specific)
| Dimension | MTCTCE | No direct equivalent (QoS-specific) |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Packet marking, queuing, shaping on RouterOS | QoS is usually a module within broader certs |
| Vendor lock | MikroTik only | N/A |
| Hands-on depth | Build queue trees and mangle chains on real hardware | Varies by vendor cert |
| Uniqueness | Dedicated traffic control certification | No vendor offers a standalone QoS cert |
| Difficulty | Requires deep packet flow understanding | N/A |
Synergy Connections
MTCTCE combines with these certifications.
Real-World Application
Anonymized engagements demonstrating this expertise.
Case #1
- Situation
- Regional ISP with 2,000 subscribers on a shared 1Gbps uplink experiencing peak-hour congestion.
- Challenge
- Gaming and VoIP users complained about latency. Bulk downloads consumed all available bandwidth. No traffic classification existed.
- Methodology
- Mangle chains to classify traffic by protocol/port/DSCP. HTB queue tree: guaranteed minimum per subscriber, burstable to max, priority lanes for VoIP/gaming. PCQ for fair per-connection distribution.
- Result
- VoIP jitter dropped from 40ms to <5ms. Gaming latency stabilized. Bulk downloads still utilized available bandwidth without impacting real-time traffic.
Exam Details
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- Format
- 25 multiple-choice questions, open-book
- Pass score
- 60%
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Prerequisite
- MTCNA (can be expired for recertification)
- Training
- 2 days
- Validity
- 3 years
- Global rarity
- ~1,000–2,000 active holders
- RouterOS ver.
- RouterOS v7
Score History
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2016 76% Moscow
2019 96% Kuala Lumpur
2022 86% Bangkok
2025 86% Bangkok
Training providers: MikroTik Russia, Citraweb (ID), MikroTik SEA
Certificate
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does MTCTCE certification cover?
MTCTCE validates traffic control expertise: RouterOS packet flow, mangle rules for packet classification, connection tracking marks, HTB queue trees, simple queues, burst, PCQ (Per Connection Queuing), and DSCP marking.
How is MTCTCE different from other QoS certifications?
MTCTCE is the only dedicated traffic control certification from any major networking vendor. Other vendors include QoS as a small module within broader certs. MTCTCE goes deep on packet marking and hierarchical queuing.
What projects require MTCTCE-level expertise?
ISP bandwidth management, multi-WAN traffic engineering, gaming/VoIP prioritization, per-subscriber QoS, any network where different traffic types need different treatment.
How do I verify a consultant's MTCTCE certification?
Verify on mikrotik.com/training/certificates using the certificate ID. MTCTCE requires MTCNA as prerequisite.
Is MTCTCE certification still relevant in 2025?
Increasingly so. As networks carry more diverse traffic (video, VoIP, gaming, IoT), traffic engineering becomes critical. MTCTCE skills are essential for ISPs and enterprises with QoS requirements.
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