Q: What are the basic requirements to become a Microsoft Certified Trainer?

A: To become a Microsoft Certified Trainer you must hold a premier Microsoft certification, generally an associate level, You must also obtain an Instructional Skills Certification from an authorized provider like Fourth Dimension Technologies, Inc.

Q: What if I have a Microsoft fundamentals certification, can I qualify for the MCT certification?

A: Right now the Microsoft fundamentals certifications do not qualify you for MCT certification.

Q: How many days does the Virtual course run?

A: The Virtual Live Instructor-Led course runs 2-3 days and run from Friday-Sunday or Saturday and Sunday.

Q: What time does the online course start?

A: Class starts @ 9:00 A.M. and ends @ 5:oo P.M. in Europe and the U.S. check your local time for your start time.

Q: How does the self-study course work?

A: The self-study is our most popular course. After payment you will download the course and any additional documents. Students must complete and pass an online exam to receive their certificate of completions. Directions for the exam is included in document downloads.

Q: I prefer in person classes. What days and where are these classes offered?

A: We understand your preference. Due to the pandemic we have suspended our in person courses. When available they are run in Baltimore, Atlanta, and Los Angeles on Saturday and Sunday the 2nd and 4th week of each month.

Q; Does the cost of the course cover any Microsoft fees?

A: No Microsoft requires a separate fee for the processing of your MCT application and activation. These fees are based on your Country/Region. Check Microsoft fee requirements page.

Q: What does the job market look like for Microsoft Trainers?

A: There are many opportunities for MCT’s. Just do a google search on Azure technical trainers.

Q: I am a woman. What’s the career opportunities for me?

A: The job market for women is excellent. Companies are looking for diversity and women make up only 30% of tech training space. So the opportunities are endless.

Q: Would you suggest I work for a training provider, or corporation?

A: It depends on the environment you want. There is really good roles available as a freelancer. The pay is great, you work when you want, and the chance for travel and online delivery is growing daily.

Q: Do I need previous training experience to get my MCT?

A: No. There is a big misconception that you should or must have training experience. Training expertise comes with time. Training is a great way to break into the business for those that have not landed that dream job. Those with solid hands on technical skills can demand strong daily rate.

Q: How many training jobs are available?

A: Good question. I do not know fully. I can tell you that the IT Training market is valued at 11B and the growth rate is 8.5%. The job openings for Data Analyst and Cybersecurity professionals exceed 6.5M and guess what someone has to train them.

FDTEC • PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR CAREER EXPANSION

Live Online Professional Instructor Certification

AI for Trainers, Facilitators, Coaches & Educators — Included with FCI.

Your Professional Opportunity Is Bigger Now.

Build a Professional Capability That Goes Far Beyond One Platform.

The Next Evolution of Professional Instructor Development™

Cross-Platform. Cross-Industry. Professional Instructor Certification Is Here.

The Next Evolution of Professional Instructor Development™ Cross-Platform. Cross-Industry. Professional Instructor Certification Is Here.

FCI — Self-Paced — $1,497 Capstone Verified — $2,497

THE PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITY

Live Online Professional Instructor Certification: From Subject Expertise to Instructional Capability

The Next Evolution of Professional Instructor Development™ Cross-Platform. Cross-Industry. Professional Instructor Certification Is Here.

Professional Context

Live Online Professional Instructor Certification provides a professional foundation. FDTEC Certified Instructor™ develops the communication and facilitation skills to make that expertise accessible to learners.

Where You Can Apply It

Use questioning, active listening, presentation, coaching, and feedback to help others apply complex knowledge in real work.

Knowledge Transfer Effectiveness™

Develop instruction that moves learners through Understanding → Retention → Application → Performance → Capability.

Career Expansion

Expand into organizational training, consulting, government, customer education, and independent professional instruction without abandoning your existing expertise.

FCI develops 15 transferable professional instructor competencies: communication, active listening, facilitation, emotional intelligence, presentation, questioning, classroom management, conflict resolution, executive presence, coaching, feedback, adaptability, critical thinking, problem solving, and knowledge transfer.

CROSS-PLATFORM • CROSS-INDUSTRY

Transfer What You Know. Develop What Others Can Do.

Technical or occupational expertise provides the subject foundation. Professional instructor capability strengthens communication, facilitation, coaching, and the application of knowledge in real work.

UNDERSTANDING

RETENTION

APPLICATION

PERFORMANCE

CAPABILITY

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CANDIDATES QUALIFY THROUGH ONE ACCEPTED PATHWAY

Any One of These Three Pathways Qualifies

Recognized Certification

Relevant technical, industry, professional, or occupational certification.

Professional Experience

At least one year of relevant professional experience.

Employer Verification

An employer verification letter confirming relevant expertise.

Only one accepted pathway is required. No college degree is required.

FDTEC CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR™

Choose Your Professional Instructor Certification Pathway

FDTEC Certified Instructor™

Self-Paced — $1,497

Develop professional instructor competencies around the expertise you already possess. Includes the AI module, digital credential, and lifetime course access.

Explore Standard FCI

FCI Capstone Verified

Self-Paced — $2,497

Extend the FCI pathway with applied instructional performance verification.

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PRACTICAL APPLICATION • Live Online Professional Instructor Certification

Apply Your Expertise Through Professional Instruction

The Next Evolution of Professional Instructor Development™ Cross-Platform. Cross-Industry. Professional Instructor Certification Is Here.

Professional instructor capability is increasingly valuable wherever organizations must transfer expertise in AI, cloud, cybersecurity, data, healthcare, consulting and other knowledge-intensive fields.

FCI develops 15 professional competencies designed to travel with the instructor across technologies, employers and industries.

Standard FCI — Self-Paced: $1,497. FCI Capstone Verified — Self-Paced: $2,497.

This resource on Live Online Professional Instructor Certification is retained at its established URL so FDTEC can preserve the useful search and historical equity of its legacy instructor-development library while directing professionals toward the current cross-platform opportunity.

FDTEC Certified Instructor™ develops communication, active listening, facilitation, emotional intelligence, presentation, questioning, classroom management, conflict resolution, executive presence, coaching, feedback, adaptability, critical thinking, problem solving and knowledge transfer. These capabilities can complement expertise across technology, healthcare, consulting, sales, government, education and other knowledge-intensive fields.

Candidates qualify through one accepted pathway: a recognized technical, industry, professional or occupational certification; at least one year of relevant professional experience; or employer verification of relevant expertise.

Standard FCI — Self-Paced — $1,497. FCI Capstone Verified — Self-Paced — $2,497. The FCI credential has a 36-month validity period, streamlined renewal and no additional yearly FDTEC program fee.

FDTEC Certified Instructor™ includes 15 transferable competencies, the AI module, a 36-month credential validity period, and lifetime course access.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions About Live Online Professional Instructor Certification

How can live online professional instructor certification lead to professional instructor opportunities?

Subject-matter expertise can become a foundation for training, facilitation, consulting, customer education, and workforce development when paired with professional instructor competencies.

Do I need a college degree to qualify for FCI?

No. Candidates qualify through any one accepted pathway: a relevant recognized certification, at least one year of relevant professional experience, or employer verification of relevant expertise.

What is included in the FDTEC Certified Instructor™ program?

The self-paced program develops 15 professional instructor competencies and includes AI for Trainers, Facilitators, Coaches & Educators.

What does Standard FCI cost?

Standard FDTEC Certified Instructor™ self-paced costs $1,497.

What does FCI Capstone Verified cost?

FCI Capstone Verified self-paced costs $2,497 and adds applied instructional performance verification.

Can I use FCI skills outside one technology platform?

Yes. The competencies are designed for cross-platform, cross-industry application, including technology, healthcare, consulting, government, and education.

How long is the FCI credential valid?

The FCI credential has a 36-month validity period, with streamlined renewal and no additional annual FDTEC program fee.

How does Knowledge Transfer Effectiveness™ relate to instruction?

It emphasizes a progression from understanding and retention to application, performance, and demonstrated capability.

FCI CERTIFICATION DETAILS

Qualification and Certification Assessment

Candidates qualify through one accepted pathway: a relevant technical, industry, professional, or occupational certification; at least one year of relevant professional experience; or employer verification of relevant expertise. No degree required.

The FCI assessment includes 50 questions, a two-hour time limit, a 75% passing score, and multiple attempts.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the AI module included with FCI?

Yes. AI for Trainers, Facilitators, Coaches & Educators is included with FCI.

How do I qualify for FCI?

Candidates qualify through one accepted pathway: a relevant technical, industry, professional, or occupational certification; at least one year of relevant professional experience; or employer verification of relevant expertise. No degree is required.

What is the FCI certification assessment?

The assessment has 50 questions, a two-hour time limit, a 75% passing score, and multiple attempts.

What are the self-paced program prices?

FDTEC Certified Instructor™ is $1,497. FCI Capstone Verified is $2,497.

How long is the FCI credential valid?

The FCI credential is valid for 36 months.

Expand Where Your Expertise Can Take You.

Cross-Platform. Cross-Industry. Professional Instructor Certification Is Here.

Start FCI — $1,497 Capstone Verified — $2,497

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