professional instructor certification is a Game Changer
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.
Turn your professional expertise into transferable teaching, facilitation, coaching, and knowledge-transfer capabilities.
Candidates Qualify Through One Accepted Pathway
One accepted pathway means you need only one of these three.
1. Relevant Certification
A recognized technical, industry, professional, occupational, or other relevant certification.
2. 1+ Year Relevant Professional Experience
At least one year of relevant professional experience in the candidate’s field of expertise.
3. Employer Verification
Employer verification confirming relevant professional expertise.
Certification OR Experience OR Employer Verification
MCT Certification is a Game Changer
Teach it. Facilitate it. Coach with it. Consult with it. Support implementations with it. Educate customers with it. Develop teams with it. Use AI to extend it. Transfer it across technologies and markets.
FDTEC has developed professional instructors since 1999. Today, FDTEC Certified Instructor™ helps qualified professionals translate subject expertise into effective instruction, coaching, facilitation, and knowledge transfer.
Teach it. Facilitate it. Coach with it. Consult with it. Support implementations with it
Teach it. Facilitate it. Coach with it. Consult with it. Support implementations with it. Educate customers with it. Develop teams with it. Use AI to extend it. Transfer it across technologies and markets.
For professional instructors, the practical question is how this knowledge becomes clear instruction, meaningful practice, timely feedback, and measurable knowledge transfer. FDTEC connects subject-matter expertise to the instructional competencies needed across platforms and industries.
More capability can mean more choices. More choices can create greater professional freedom.
More capability can mean more choices. More choices can create greater professional freedom.
For professional instructors, the practical question is how this knowledge becomes clear instruction, meaningful practice, timely feedback, and measurable knowledge transfer. FDTEC connects subject-matter expertise to the instructional competencies needed across platforms and industries.
Your expertise built your career. The next opportunity is expanding what that expertise can do.
Your expertise built your career. The next opportunity is expanding what that expertise can do.
For professional instructors, the practical question is how this knowledge becomes clear instruction, meaningful practice, timely feedback, and measurable knowledge transfer. FDTEC connects subject-matter expertise to the instructional competencies needed across platforms and industries.
But professional instructor capability can affect how many ways you can use what you already know.
But professional instructor capability can affect how many ways you can use what you already know.
For professional instructors, the practical question is how this knowledge becomes clear instruction, meaningful practice, timely feedback, and measurable knowledge transfer. FDTEC connects subject-matter expertise to the instructional competencies needed across platforms and industries.
That distinction matters in a job market where technologies, organizations, roles, and AI
That distinction matters in a job market where technologies, organizations, roles, and AI continue changing.
For professional instructors, the practical question is how this knowledge becomes clear instruction, meaningful practice, timely feedback, and measurable knowledge transfer. FDTEC connects subject-matter expertise to the instructional competencies needed across platforms and industries.
You know the subject. You create value through your direct technical or professional work.
You know the subject. You create value through your direct technical or professional work.
For professional instructors, the practical question is how this knowledge becomes clear instruction, meaningful practice, timely feedback, and measurable knowledge transfer. FDTEC connects subject-matter expertise to the instructional competencies needed across platforms and industries.
You gain tools that can increase preparation, adaptability, productivity, and the scale of
You gain tools that can increase preparation, adaptability, productivity, and the scale of what you can accomplish.
For professional instructors, the practical question is how this knowledge becomes clear instruction, meaningful practice, timely feedback, and measurable knowledge transfer. FDTEC connects subject-matter expertise to the instructional competencies needed across platforms and industries.
Your Expertise Can Become More Than a Job Skill. It Can Become a Portable Professional Asset.
Your Expertise Can Become More Than a Job Skill. It Can Become a Portable Professional Asset.
For professional instructors, the practical question is how this knowledge becomes clear instruction, meaningful practice, timely feedback, and measurable knowledge transfer. FDTEC connects subject-matter expertise to the instructional competencies needed across platforms and industries.
The original version of this page described Microsoft Certified Trainer as a career game c
The original version of this page described Microsoft Certified Trainer as a career game changer because it could differentiate professionals, create career opportunities, support professional development, and create additional ways to use technology expertise.
For professional instructors, the practical question is how this knowledge becomes clear instruction, meaningful practice, timely feedback, and measurable knowledge transfer. FDTEC connects subject-matter expertise to the instructional competencies needed across platforms and industries.
They were about what happens when a professional can turn expertise into value for other people.
They were about what happens when a professional can turn expertise into value for other people.
For professional instructors, the practical question is how this knowledge becomes clear instruction, meaningful practice, timely feedback, and measurable knowledge transfer. FDTEC connects subject-matter expertise to the instructional competencies needed across platforms and industries.
Microsoft was an important part of the foundation. Cross-platform professional instructor
Microsoft was an important part of the foundation. Cross-platform professional instructor capability is the future we built from it.
For professional instructors, the practical question is how this knowledge becomes clear instruction, meaningful practice, timely feedback, and measurable knowledge transfer. FDTEC connects subject-matter expertise to the instructional competencies needed across platforms and industries.
The professional capabilities to communicate, facilitate, coach, question, solve problems
The professional capabilities to communicate, facilitate, coach, question, solve problems, adapt, and transfer knowledge can remain useful across all of them.
For professional instructors, the practical question is how this knowledge becomes clear instruction, meaningful practice, timely feedback, and measurable knowledge transfer. FDTEC connects subject-matter expertise to the instructional competencies needed across platforms and industries.
Your technical certifications prove what you know. FCI develops and certifies your ability
Your technical certifications prove what you know. FCI develops and certifies your ability to transfer what you know—across platforms.
For professional instructors, the practical question is how this knowledge becomes clear instruction, meaningful practice, timely feedback, and measurable knowledge transfer. FDTEC connects subject-matter expertise to the instructional competencies needed across platforms and industries.
Add facilitation, communication, client education, and knowledge transfer to professional
Add facilitation, communication, client education, and knowledge transfer to professional engagements.
For professional instructors, the practical question is how this knowledge becomes clear instruction, meaningful practice, timely feedback, and measurable knowledge transfer. FDTEC connects subject-matter expertise to the instructional competencies needed across platforms and industries.
Help customers understand, use, adopt, and create greater value from products and services.
Help customers understand, use, adopt, and create greater value from products and services.
For professional instructors, the practical question is how this knowledge becomes clear instruction, meaningful practice, timely feedback, and measurable knowledge transfer. FDTEC connects subject-matter expertise to the instructional competencies needed across platforms and industries.
Multiply expertise, communication, problem solving, and capability throughout an organization.
Multiply expertise, communication, problem solving, and capability throughout an organization.
For professional instructors, the practical question is how this knowledge becomes clear instruction, meaningful practice, timely feedback, and measurable knowledge transfer. FDTEC connects subject-matter expertise to the instructional competencies needed across platforms and industries.
One of the Most Important Forms of Professional Freedom Is Having More Than One Way to Create Value.
One of the Most Important Forms of Professional Freedom Is Having More Than One Way to Create Value.
For professional instructors, the practical question is how this knowledge becomes clear instruction, meaningful practice, timely feedback, and measurable knowledge transfer. FDTEC connects subject-matter expertise to the instructional competencies needed across platforms and industries.
AI Changes the Equation Because It Can Increase What One Capable Professional Can Accomplish.
AI Changes the Equation Because It Can Increase What One Capable Professional Can Accomplish.
For professional instructors, the practical question is how this knowledge becomes clear instruction, meaningful practice, timely feedback, and measurable knowledge transfer. FDTEC connects subject-matter expertise to the instructional competencies needed across platforms and industries.
It is also about productivity, adaptability, efficiency, and having greater control over h
It is also about productivity, adaptability, efficiency, and having greater control over how you use your time.
For professional instructors, the practical question is how this knowledge becomes clear instruction, meaningful practice, timely feedback, and measurable knowledge transfer. FDTEC connects subject-matter expertise to the instructional competencies needed across platforms and industries.
AI does not replace the professional instructor. It increases what a capable professional
AI does not replace the professional instructor. It increases what a capable professional instructor can do.
For professional instructors, the practical question is how this knowledge becomes clear instruction, meaningful practice, timely feedback, and measurable knowledge transfer. FDTEC connects subject-matter expertise to the instructional competencies needed across platforms and industries.
Professional instructor competencies
Instruction and facilitation
Communication, active listening, facilitation, presentation, questioning, classroom management, and knowledge transfer support practical instruction.
Coaching and professional judgment
Emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, executive presence, coaching, feedback, adaptability, critical thinking, and problem solving help instructors respond to learner needs.
Candidates Qualify Through One Accepted Pathway
Recognized certification
A recognized technical, industry, professional, or occupational certification.
Professional experience or verification
At least one year of relevant professional experience, OR employer verification of relevant expertise. Only one pathway is required.
Choose your FDTEC certification path
FDTEC Certified Instructor™
$1,497
Self-paced instructor development and assessment. Includes the AI module and lifetime course access.
Explore Standard FCIFCI Capstone Verified
$2,497
Self-paced certification plus additional applied performance validation.
Explore Capstone VerifiedFrequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for FDTEC Certified Instructor™?
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.
Is a college degree required?
No. A degree is not required when a candidate qualifies through one of the accepted pathways.
What is included in FCI?
The program covers 15 instructor competencies, Knowledge Transfer Effectiveness™, and AI for Trainers, Facilitators, Coaches & Educators.
What is the difference between Standard FCI and Capstone Verified?
Standard FCI includes the self-paced curriculum and certification assessment. Capstone Verified adds applied performance validation.
How is the FCI assessment structured?
The assessment contains 50 questions, allows two hours, requires 75% to pass, and permits multiple attempts.
How long does the credential remain valid?
The FCI credential has a 36-month validity period, with a streamlined renewal process.
Can I complete the program at my own pace?
Yes. Both individual certification options are self-paced.
Is FCI limited to Microsoft or one technology platform?
No. FCI is an independent cross-platform, cross-industry professional instructor certification.
Build a stronger professional future with FDTEC.
The Next Evolution of Professional Instructor Development™
Cross-Platform. Cross-Industry. Professional Instructor Certification Is Here.