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

Technical Certification vs Professional Instructor Capability

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Technical credentials establish subject-matter expertise. Professional instructor capability expands your ability to teach, explain, facilitate, coach, consult, enable customers, lead teams, and transfer expertise.

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THE PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITY

Technical Certification vs Professional Instructor Capability: Develop Portable Professional Instructor Capability

Professional context

Technical certifications and professional instructor capability do different jobs.

Practical application

That means the strongest career strategy is often not choosing one instead of the other.

Knowledge transfer

Expertise creates credibility. Professional capability expands opportunity.

Career opportunity

Technical Certification and Professional Instructor Capability Are Not Competing Assets.

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

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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.

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PROFESSIONAL CONTEXT • Technical Certification vs Professional Instructor Capability

Applying Instructor Capability in This Professional Context

Technical certifications and professional instructor capability do different jobs.

That means the strongest career strategy is often not choosing one instead of the other.

Expertise creates credibility. Professional capability expands opportunity.

Technical Certification and Professional Instructor Capability Are Not Competing Assets.

If you need deeper technical credibility, another relevant technical certification may be the right move.

If you already possess strong subject-matter expertise and want to create more value from it, professional instructor capability may expand the kinds of work you can perform.

That can include training, consulting, implementation, customer education, enablement, coaching, technical leadership, and workforce development.

Earnings depend on factors such as technical depth, professional experience, market demand, industry, role, geography, employer, client base, business development, teaching ability, consulting capability, and the value you create.

Technical credentials demonstrate knowledge or capability within a defined technology, platform, discipline, or professional role.

Instructor development builds the ability to communicate, facilitate, coach, engage, and develop other people.

Combine credible expertise with the ability to move that expertise across people, teams, customers, and organizations.

A credential can help demonstrate that you understand a technology.

Professional authority grows further when colleagues, customers, learners, and organizations experience your ability to communicate that expertise clearly and help other people apply it.

You can make complex concepts understandable to different audiences.

You can connect knowledge with actual problems, decisions, and performance.

Knowing something builds credibility. Helping other people become capable builds influence.

The combination can strengthen your value as an instructor, consultant, technical leader, customer educator, implementation professional, or subject-matter expert.

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.

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