MTCRE is the routing course. It takes you from “it works” to “I know why the packet takes that path”: properly configured static routes, multiple links, dynamic routing with OSPF, and tunnels to connect sites.

Who is the MTCRE course for?

  • Those managing networks with multiple routers, sites, or internet links
  • WISPs and operators building a backbone
  • Those preparing for the MTCINE

What are the requirements for enrollment?

A valid MTCNA certification.

What is covered in the MTCRE course?

  • Static routing: more specific routes, ECMP, distance and gateway control, routing marks and policy routing, recursive next-hop, and scope/target-scope
  • Point-to-point addressing
  • VPN: site-to-site tunnels using IPIP, EoIP, PPTP, SSTP, L2TP, and PPPoE
  • VLAN, QinQ, and VLAN on the switch chip of RouterBOARDs
  • OSPF: operation, areas and router types, neighbors, and DR/BDR election
  • OSPF: LSA types, costs and interface types, distribution of external routes
  • OSPF: stub and NSSA areas, aggregation, virtual links, and filters

How is the course conducted?

The course usually lasts two days (three in some editions), held in the classroom at the SICE academy in Capannori (Lucca) or online. There is extensive hands-on lab work on real routers: knowing the right command is not enough; you must understand why the packet takes that path. The official exam is always conducted in person: for classroom editions, it takes place at the end of the course; for online editions, it is held in a classroom on a date to be agreed upon with the organizers. Passing it earns you the MTCRE certification, which is verifiable on the MikroTik website.

Upcoming dates for course MTCRE

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22–23 October 2026

MikroTik MTCRE Course, 22–23 October 2026 in Lucca

Lucca €590 + VAT The course is conducted in Italian.

Past editions 16

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24–25 June 2026

MikroTik MTCRE Course, 24–25 June 2026 in Lucca

Lucca €590 + VAT The course is conducted in Italian.
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10–11 March 2026

MikroTik MTCRE Course, 10–11 March 2026 Online

Online €590 + VAT The course is conducted in Italian.
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17–18 March 2025

MikroTik MTCRE Course, 17–18 March 2025 in Lucca

Lucca €590 + VAT The course is conducted in Italian.
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24–25 January 2024

MikroTik MTCRE Course, 24–25 January 2024 in Lucca

Lucca €590 + VAT The course is conducted in Italian.
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21–22 February 2023

MikroTik MTCRE Course, 21–22 February 2023 in Lucca

Lucca €590 + VAT The course is conducted in Italian.
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22–23 November 2022

MikroTik MTCRE Course, 22–23 November 2022 in Lucca

Lucca €590 + VAT The course is conducted in Italian.

All 16 editions of the MTCRE course →

The curriculum follows the official outline published by MikroTik on the MikroTik Training page, where you can find the PDFs for all courses: here you will find a reasoned guide in Italian.

Frequently asked questions

What do you learn in the MTCRE course?

The MTCRE course teaches routing with RouterOS: advanced static routes, ECMP, policy routing, OSPF, and VPN tunnels to connect multiple sites.

Which course comes after MTCRE?

After MTCRE, you can take MTCINE, which focuses on BGP and MPLS for operator networks.