MTCUME 94%
Active
MikroTik Certified User Management Engineer
Valid May 2025 – May 2028 · Verify on mikrotik.com →
I can build subscriber management systems with per-user authentication, bandwidth profiles, and billing integration.
What This Certification Validates
Authentication and access control: PPPoE, HotSpot, User Manager, RADIUS integration — managing who gets on your network.
- · PPPoE server & client
- · HotSpot gateway
- · User Manager (RouterOS built-in)
- · RADIUS (FreeRADIUS integration)
- · Bandwidth profiles per user
- · Walled garden & captive portal
- · MAC authentication
- · Session management
- · Accounting & logging
- · DHCP-based user binding
MTCUME vs No direct equivalent
| Dimension | MTCUME | No direct equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | PPPoE, HotSpot, User Manager, RADIUS on RouterOS | No vendor offers a standalone subscriber mgmt cert |
| Vendor lock | MikroTik only | N/A |
| Hands-on depth | Build PPPoE/HotSpot from scratch on real hardware | N/A |
| Uniqueness | Unique to MikroTik ecosystem | ISP subscriber mgmt is typically learned on-the-job |
| Relevance | Critical for vISPs and hospitality | N/A |
Synergy Connections
MTCUME combines with these certifications.
Real-World Application
Anonymized engagements demonstrating this expertise.
Case #1
- Situation
- Virtual ISP needed to deploy PPPoE-based subscriber management for 500 residential users with per-user bandwidth profiles.
- Challenge
- No existing subscriber management system. Each user needed unique credentials, bandwidth limits, and usage accounting for billing.
- Methodology
- PPPoE server with RADIUS (FreeRADIUS) backend, User Manager for credential provisioning, HTB queue per subscriber via RADIUS attributes, accounting logs for billing integration.
- Result
- 500 subscribers onboarded in 2 weeks. Per-user bandwidth guarantees enforced. Monthly billing automated via RADIUS accounting data.
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 89% Moscow
2025 94% Bangkok
Training providers: MikroTik Russia, MikroTik SEA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does MTCUME certification cover?
MTCUME validates user management on RouterOS: PPPoE server/client, HotSpot gateway, User Manager, RADIUS integration (FreeRADIUS), bandwidth profiles, walled garden, MAC authentication, session management, and accounting.
Why does MTCUME have no industry equivalent?
MikroTik's User Manager and HotSpot gateway are unique to the RouterOS ecosystem. Other vendors handle subscriber management through separate platforms. MTCUME is the only certification covering this integrated approach.
What projects require MTCUME-level expertise?
vISP/WISP subscriber management, hotel/resort hotspot deployments, campus network access control, any network requiring per-user authentication and bandwidth management.
How do I verify a consultant's MTCUME certification?
Verify on mikrotik.com/training/certificates using the certificate ID. MTCUME requires MTCNA as prerequisite.
Is MTCUME certification still relevant in 2025?
Yes. RouterOS v7 introduced a completely rewritten User Manager with modern web UI and improved RADIUS integration. MTCUME skills are essential for ISPs and hospitality networks.
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