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

Professional Instructor Certification Provider

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.

If you found this page while searching for an MCT certification provider, you have reached a company with a long history in professional technology instructor development.

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

THE PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITY

Professional Instructor Certification Provider: Develop Portable Professional Instructor Capability

If you found this page while searching for an MCT certification provider, you have reached a company with a long history in professional technology instructor development.

Professional context

Build a Professional Capability That Goes Far Beyond One Platform.

Practical application

FDTEC began developing instructors in 1999 and historically served professionals pursuing Microsoft Certified Trainer status through the former external instructional-skills provider model.

Knowledge transfer

Today, FDTEC has taken that experience into a much larger professional market.

Career opportunity

FDTEC Certified Instructor™ develops professional instructor capability designed to move across platforms, industries, employers, clients and learning environments.

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.

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FCI Capstone Verified

Self-Paced — $2,497

Extend the FCI pathway with applied instructional performance verification.

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PROFESSIONAL CONTEXT • Professional Instructor Certification Provider

Applying Instructor Capability in This Professional Context

If you found this page while searching for an MCT certification provider, you have reached a company with a long history in professional technology instructor development.

Build a Professional Capability That Goes Far Beyond One Platform.

If you found this page while searching for an MCT certification provider, you have reached a company with a long history in professional technology instructor development.

FDTEC began developing instructors in 1999 and historically served professionals pursuing Microsoft Certified Trainer status through the former external instructional-skills provider model.

Today, FDTEC has taken that experience into a much larger professional market.

FDTEC Certified Instructor™ develops professional instructor capability designed to move across platforms, industries, employers, clients and learning environments.

FDTEC historically served the Microsoft trainer community as a provider of instructional-skills development for professionals pursuing Microsoft Certified Trainer status.

The external-provider environment changed. FDTEC's current professional instructor certification is not MCT and should not be confused with Microsoft's trainer credential.

Instead of remaining limited to one vendor ecosystem, FDTEC expanded the instructor-development mission.

FDTEC Certified Instructor™ is built around a larger idea: professional instructor capability should move with the professional.

More Than 25 Years of Instructor Development—Now Applied to a Larger Market

FDTEC did not abandon instructor development. We expanded what professional instructor development can mean.

Fourth Dimension Technologies, Inc. began serving the professional technology-learning market and building expertise in instructor development.

FDTEC became part of the historical instructional-skills ecosystem serving professionals pursuing Microsoft Certified Trainer status.

Microsoft changed the delivery structure associated with its trainer program, bringing an end to the historical external instructional-skills provider model.

FDTEC now develops and certifies professional instructor capability designed for a cross-platform, cross-industry professional world.

We Built a Professional Instructor Certification Designed to Travel With Your Career.

From Platform-Specific Trainer Development to Portable Professional Capability

Being an Expert and Being an Effective Instructor Are Different Professional Capabilities.

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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