Looking for the Microsoft Certified Trainer Program? Understand the Credential—Then Build the Professional Capability Behind It.
AI for Trainers, Facilitators, Coaches & Educators — Included with FCI.
The Microsoft Certified Trainer program is Microsoft's credentialing pathway for professionals who meet Microsoft's requirements to participate in the MCT program.
Looking for the Microsoft Certified Trainer Program? Understand the Credential—Then Build the Professional Capability Behind It.: Develop Portable Professional Instructor Capability
The Microsoft Certified Trainer program is Microsoft's credentialing pathway for professionals who meet Microsoft's requirements to participate in the MCT program.
Professional context
But if your real objective is to become better at teaching technology, developing people, transferring expertise, facilitating learning, coaching, and helping others apply what they learn, there is a much bigger professional opportunity.
Practical application
Microsoft Certified Trainer—MCT—is a Microsoft credential. Microsoft controls the program, establishes its current eligibility requirements, manages enrollment and renewal, and determines who receives the MCT credential.
Knowledge transfer
Candidates interested specifically in MCT should always verify Microsoft's current requirements directly with Microsoft because vendor program rules and qualification requirements can change.
Career opportunity
FDTEC's focus today is different and broader: developing the professional instructor capability that enables experts to transfer what they know effectively.
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.
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.
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.
Choose Your Professional Instructor Certification Pathway
FDTEC Certified Instructor™
Develop professional instructor competencies around the expertise you already possess. Includes the AI module, digital credential, and lifetime course access.
Explore Standard FCIFCI Capstone Verified
Extend the FCI pathway with applied instructional performance verification.
Explore Capstone VerifiedApplying Instructor Capability in This Professional Context
The Microsoft Certified Trainer program is Microsoft's credentialing pathway for professionals who meet Microsoft's requirements to participate in the MCT program.
The Microsoft Certified Trainer program is Microsoft's credentialing pathway for professionals who meet Microsoft's requirements to participate in the MCT program.
But if your real objective is to become better at teaching technology, developing people, transferring expertise, facilitating learning, coaching, and helping others apply what they learn, there is a much bigger professional opportunity.
Microsoft Certified Trainer—MCT—is a Microsoft credential. Microsoft controls the program, establishes its current eligibility requirements, manages enrollment and renewal, and determines who receives the MCT credential.
Candidates interested specifically in MCT should always verify Microsoft's current requirements directly with Microsoft because vendor program rules and qualification requirements can change.
FDTEC's focus today is different and broader: developing the professional instructor capability that enables experts to transfer what they know effectively.
Microsoft controls the MCT designation and its program requirements.
The individual brings technical, industry, academic, or subject-matter expertise.
Professional instructor development strengthens the ability to communicate, facilitate, coach, engage, and transfer that expertise.
Microsoft May Be How You Found FDTEC. Developing the People Behind Technology Learning Is Why We Have Been Here Since 1999.
FDTEC's foundation in professional instructor development was built through more than 25 years of working with technology professionals and the people responsible for teaching technology.
Our long experience within the Microsoft training ecosystem helped us understand something that remains true regardless of which platform, product, certification, or technology happens to be in demand.
Knowing the technology and teaching the technology are different professional capabilities.
Professional instructor-development experience across changing technologies and learning environments.
Today's professional instructor-development architecture builds forward from decades of experience.
Technology Changes. The Human Requirements Behind Effective Instruction Endure.
Products change. Certifications change. Platforms change. Learning environments change.
Yet the professional need to communicate clearly, listen actively, facilitate learning, ask effective questions, coach, provide feedback, adapt, solve problems, engage learners, and transfer expertise remains.
Subject-matter expertise is essential, but expertise alone does not guarantee that another person can learn effectively from you.
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
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.