Upgrading to professional instructor Certification
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.
Turn your professional expertise into transferable teaching, facilitation, coaching, and knowledge-transfer capabilities.
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
At least one year of relevant professional experience in the candidate’s field of expertise.
3. Employer Verification
Employer verification confirming relevant professional expertise.
Certification OR Experience OR Employer Verification
Upgrading to Microsoft Certified Trainer Certification
You may already have Microsoft, AWS, Cisco, Linux, cybersecurity, cloud, AI, data, business, consulting, implementation, or other professional expertise.
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.
You may already have Microsoft, AWS, Cisco, Linux, cybersecurity, cloud, AI, data, busines
You may already have Microsoft, AWS, Cisco, Linux, cybersecurity, cloud, AI, data, business, consulting, implementation, or other professional expertise.
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.
That expertise is valuable. But knowing the technology and developing other people are two
That expertise is valuable. But knowing the technology and developing other people are two different professional capabilities.
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 capability can expand what you already know into corporate trainin
Professional instructor capability can expand what you already know into corporate training, customer education, implementation enablement, consulting, facilitation, workforce development, coaching, leadership, virtual instruction, and independent professional work.
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.
Develop cross-platform professional instructor capability around the technical, industry
Develop cross-platform professional instructor capability around the technical, industry, business, consulting, implementation, customer, or professional expertise you already possess.
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.
Develop the complete FCI foundation and add evaluated evidence of applied professional ins
Develop the complete FCI foundation and add evaluated evidence of applied professional instructor capability.
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 development is not about walking away from the certifications, tec
Professional instructor development is not about walking away from the certifications, technical experience, business knowledge, or professional reputation you already built. It is about making those assets more transferable.
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.
Keep building the technical, business, industry, product, consulting, or professional expe
Keep building the technical, business, industry, product, consulting, or professional expertise that establishes credibility.
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.
Guide learners, customers, teams, workshops, discussions, and collaborative problem solving.
Guide learners, customers, teams, workshops, discussions, and collaborative problem solving.
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.
Move what you know toward understanding, application, independence, and performance in other people.
Move what you know toward understanding, application, independence, and performance in other 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.
Diagnose learning, adoption, communication, and performance challenges instead of simply d
Diagnose learning, adoption, communication, and performance challenges instead of simply delivering content.
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.
Communicate effectively with leaders, customers, decision makers, sponsors, and profession
Communicate effectively with leaders, customers, decision makers, sponsors, and professional audiences.
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.
Use AI to prepare, adapt, create, personalize, coach, and increase professional productivity.
Use AI to prepare, adapt, create, personalize, coach, 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.
Expertise Tells the Market What You Know. Professional Instructor Capability Expands What
Expertise Tells the Market What You Know. Professional Instructor Capability Expands What You Can Do With It.
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 instruction is not limited to standing in a classroom. Modern knowledge trans
Professional instruction is not limited to standing in a classroom. Modern knowledge transfer occurs across organizations, customers, implementations, consulting engagements, virtual environments, technology adoption, and workforce development.
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.
Help employees build capability around technology, business systems, processes, and profes
Help employees build capability around technology, business systems, processes, and professional skills.
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.
Help users understand new systems, workflows, responsibilities, and technology environments.
Help users understand new systems, workflows, responsibilities, and 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.
Add instruction, facilitation, workshops, coaching, and knowledge transfer to professional services.
Add instruction, facilitation, workshops, coaching, and knowledge transfer to professional services.
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 objective is not to force experienced professionals into one new job title. It is to c
The objective is not to force experienced professionals into one new job title. It is to create more ways for existing expertise to generate value.
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.
Cross-Platform Is Only Part of the Future. Professional Instructors Also Need AI Leverage.
Cross-Platform Is Only Part of the Future. Professional Instructors Also Need AI Leverage.
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.
Today's professional instructor should know how to combine human communication, judgment
Today's professional instructor should know how to combine human communication, judgment, facilitation, coaching, and knowledge transfer with the productivity and creative leverage of AI.
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.