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.

Training Program Mistakes and How Professional Instructors Solve Them

The Next Evolution of Professional Instructor Development™
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Training programs often underperform for reasons that have little to do with the quality of the underlying subject matter. Common problems include information overload, weak learner engagement, unclear outcomes, insufficient practice, ineffective questioning and little connection between instruction and workplace performance.

Mistake: treating expertise as instruction

A subject-matter expert may know a field deeply but still need professional instructional capability. Effective instructors structure information, diagnose learner understanding, adapt explanations and create opportunities to apply knowledge.

Mistake: presenting without checking transfer

Completion is not the same as capability. Knowledge Transfer Effectiveness™ (KTE™) focuses attention on whether learners can understand, retain and apply what was taught. Questioning, feedback, coaching and problem solving help instructors see where transfer is succeeding or failing.

Mistake: building around one delivery environment

Modern instructors may work virtually, in person, asynchronously or inside blended programs. FDTEC develops a Cross-Platform, Cross-Industry skill set including Communication, Active Listening, Facilitation, Emotional Intelligence, Presentation, Classroom Management, Executive Presence, Coaching, Adaptability and Knowledge Transfer.

Develop the instructor, not just the course

Standard FCI — Self-Paced: $1,497. FCI Capstone Verified — Self-Paced: $2,497. Organizational Virtual Live and In-Person options are also available for workforce development.

FDTEC has developed trainers, facilitators, coaches and educators since 1999.

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Professional Instructor Capability Beyond the Legacy Pathway

This resource on Training Program Mistakes and How Professional Instructors Solve Them is retained at its established URL so FDTEC can preserve the useful search and historical equity of its legacy instructor-development library while directing professionals toward the current cross-platform opportunity.

The Next Evolution of Professional Instructor Development™
Cross-Platform. Cross-Industry. Professional Instructor Certification Is Here.

Build a Portable Professional Capability

FDTEC Certified Instructor™ develops communication, active listening, facilitation, emotional intelligence, presentation, questioning, classroom management, conflict resolution, executive presence, coaching, feedback, adaptability, critical thinking, problem solving and knowledge transfer. These capabilities can complement expertise across technology, healthcare, consulting, sales, government, education and other knowledge-intensive fields.

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.

Current FCI Pathways

Standard FCI — Self-Paced — $1,497. FCI Capstone Verified — Self-Paced — $2,497. The FCI credential has a 36-month validity period, streamlined renewal and no additional yearly FDTEC program fee.

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