technical Continues to waive fees for professional instructor certification
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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
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Microsoft Continues to waive fees for MCT Certification
Professional instructor development is an investment in your future. That means the cost, credential period, included professional resources, and long-term value should be clear before you enroll.
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.
Professional instructor development is an investment in your future. That means the cost
Professional instructor development is an investment in your future. That means the cost, credential period, included professional resources, and long-term value should be clear before you enroll.
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.
FDTEC Certified Instructor™ is $1,497 self-paced . FCI Capstone Verified is $2,497 self-pa
FDTEC Certified Instructor™ is $1,497 self-paced . FCI Capstone Verified is $2,497 self-paced . FDTEC does not charge an additional yearly FDTEC program fee during the 36-month credential-validity period.
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 professional development also continues beyond the certification course through acces
Your professional development also continues beyond the certification course through access to the FDTEC Research Institute™ , giving candidates ongoing access to FDTEC research, frameworks, professional resources, toolkits, playbooks, and instructor-development knowledge.
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 Certification Is Valid for Three Years. Your Professional Development Does Not Stop W
Your Certification Is Valid for Three Years. Your Professional Development Does Not Stop When the Course Ends.
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.
This page was originally published when Microsoft was waiving an annual MCT fee. That info
This page was originally published when Microsoft was waiving an annual MCT fee. That information is no longer the right basis for evaluating today's instructor-development options.
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 now describes MCT as an annual membership. MCT status must be renewed each year
Microsoft now describes MCT as an annual membership. MCT status must be renewed each year to maintain qualification and program benefits, and Microsoft's current program requirements include payment of the MCT program fee.
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.
FDTEC uses a different model. FDTEC Certified Instructor™ is a professional credential wit
FDTEC uses a different model. FDTEC Certified Instructor™ is a professional credential with a 36-month validity period . FDTEC does not charge an additional yearly FDTEC program fee during that credential period.
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.
FCI also extends professional development beyond the certification itself by providing can
FCI also extends professional development beyond the certification itself by providing candidates access to the FDTEC Research Institute™ .
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 Program Price. Three-Year Credential Validity. Professional Development That Continues.
One Program Price. Three-Year Credential Validity. Professional Development That Continues.
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 Question Is No Longer Just “What Credential Can I Earn?” It Is “What Professional Capa
The Question Is No Longer Just “What Credential Can I Earn?” It Is “What Professional Capability Will Stay With Me?”
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 instructors increasingly work across technologies, industries, clients, emplo
Professional instructors increasingly work across technologies, industries, clients, employers, consulting engagements, customer environments, and AI-enabled workflows.
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.
Traditional technical instructor pathways were frequently tied closely to individual techn
Traditional technical instructor pathways were frequently tied closely to individual technology ecosystems and vendor-specific programs.
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.
Professionals increasingly began working across cloud, cybersecurity, AI, data, software
Professionals increasingly began working across cloud, cybersecurity, AI, data, software, infrastructure, business applications, and multiple technology environments.
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.
Corporate instructors, consultant instructors, customer educators, implementation professi
Corporate instructors, consultant instructors, customer educators, implementation professionals, facilitators, coaches, government instructors, healthcare educators, and workforce-development professionals increasingly became responsible for developing 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.
Professional instructors can use AI to prepare faster, create scenarios, adapt content, pe
Professional instructors can use AI to prepare faster, create scenarios, adapt content, personalize learning, support coaching, and increase professional productivity.
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.
A credential establishes a milestone. Research, learning, frameworks, tools, and continued
A credential establishes a milestone. Research, learning, frameworks, tools, and continued professional development help the instructor remain relevant as industries and technology 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.
Three-Year Credential Validity. No Additional Yearly FDTEC Program Fee. Research Institute Access.
Three-Year Credential Validity. No Additional Yearly FDTEC Program Fee. Research Institute Access.
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.
FCI combines professional capability development, credentialing, AI leverage, research acc
FCI combines professional capability development, credentialing, AI leverage, research access, and career portability in one professional pathway.
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 FCI credential is valid for three years, creating a longer professional credential pe
Your FCI credential is valid for three years, creating a longer professional credential period without an additional yearly FDTEC program fee.
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 for Trainers, Facilitators, Coaches & Educators is included as part of the FCI professi
AI for Trainers, Facilitators, Coaches & Educators is included as part of the FCI professional-development experience.
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.