The starting point for every MikroTik career. Learn RouterOS from first login to a working, secured network: addressing, DHCP, bridging, routing, wireless, firewall, queues and tunnels.
A good working knowledge of TCP/IP and IPv4 subnetting. No MikroTik certificate is required.
Duration
3 days (suggested in the official outline; trainers may adjust)
Format
Classroom with hands-on labs; online theory possible by agreement
Next class
To be announced
Course overview
MTCNA is a foundation-level MikroTik certification course focused on core networking. It is the first step on the MikroTik certification path and the prerequisite for every engineer-level course. Each module is taught with live demonstrations and finishes with a hands-on lab, and the course ends with the official MikroTik certification exam.
Who this course is for
Network engineers and technicians who deploy and support corporate networks and customer equipment, including staff at ISPs and WISPs.
Main learning areas
RouterOS & WinBox
DHCP & ARP
Bridging
Static routing
Wireless
Firewall & NAT
Simple queues & PCQ
PPP & tunnels
Course outline
9 modules · 41 topic groups · Checked against official outline
Introduction to RouterOS9 items
What MikroTik, RouterOS and RouterBOARD hardware are
First access with WinBox, WebFig and Quick Set; the default configuration
Command-line basics: SSH, Telnet, serial console, tab completion and command history
Initial Internet setup: DHCP client on WAN, LAN addressing, default gateway and masquerade
Upgrading RouterOS packages and RouterBOOT firmware
Router identity, user logins and service management
Backups versus text exports, editing exports, reset and Netinstall recovery
RouterOS licence levels and where to find documentation and support
Hands-on lab
DHCP4 items
How DHCP server and client work in RouterOS
Building a DHCP server, managing leases and network settings
ARP behaviour, ARP modes and the ARP table
Hands-on lab
Bridging4 items
Bridge concepts and settings
Creating bridges and adding ports
Bridging wireless interfaces and station-bridge mode
Hands-on lab
Routing5 items
Routing concepts and route flags
Creating static routes and a default route
Working with dynamic routes
Static routing in a small multi-router network
Hands-on lab
Wireless6 items
802.11 standards, bands, channels, data rates and regulatory settings
Configuring an access point and a station for a simple link
Access and connect lists, default authenticate/forward behaviour
WPA/WPA2 pre-shared keys and WPS
Monitoring with the registration table and snooper
Hands-on lab
Firewall7 items
Firewall principles, connection tracking and connection states
Chains, rule structure and actions
Protecting the router (input) and the customers behind it (forward)
Address lists
Source NAT and masquerade; destination NAT and redirect
FastTrack
Hands-on lab
Quality of Service4 items
Simple queues: targets, destinations, max-limit and limit-at
Bursting
Fair sharing for a whole network with PCQ (rate and limit settings)
Hands-on lab
Tunnels6 items
PPP profiles, secrets and status
IP pools: creating ranges and assigning them to services
Monitoring with interface traffic, Torch, graphs, SNMP and The Dude
Support files (supout.rif), system and debug logs
Keeping configurations readable with comments and network diagrams
Hands-on lab
About this outline. This is an original summary of the topics in MikroTik’s official MTCNA training outline, written for this site — it is not the official wording. Trainers may adjust depth and timing.
Classes are trainer-led with a practical lab at the end of every module. MikroTik’s training rules describe courses as classroom-based; the theory part may be delivered online when the trainer and participants agree, while the practical part and certification exam stay in the classroom. Session-specific details — dates, venue, language and fee — are listed on each class page.
The certification exam follows MikroTik’s published rules (25 questions, 60 minutes, 60% to pass). Certificates are valid for three years.
Upcoming MTCNA classes
No MTCNA dates announced yet.
Register your interest below and you will be contacted when the next batch is confirmed.
Connect a MikroTik router to an ISP that uses PPPoE: create the client, add NAT, clamp MSS, and work through the usual reasons a session will not come up.
26 Oct 2026RouterOS v7.x
Frequently asked questions
Do I need any certificate before MTCNA?
No. MTCNA is the entry-level MikroTik certification. A solid grasp of TCP/IP and IPv4 subnetting is strongly recommended before you attend.
Which certificate do I need for the engineer-level courses?
According to MikroTik, you must hold an MTCNA certificate to attend engineer-level training such as MTCRE. MikroTik states that the MTCNA does not need to be currently valid.
Is this the official MikroTik website?
No. This is an independent training site run by a MikroTik Certified Trainer. Course topics are summarised from MikroTik’s official outline, linked above.