Looking for Virtual Train-the-Trainer MCT Certification? The Opportunity Is Bigger Now.
AI for Trainers, Facilitators, Coaches & Educators — Included with FCI.
This page originally helped technology professionals find a virtual train-the-trainer pathway connected to Microsoft Certified Trainer development.
Looking for Virtual Train-the-Trainer MCT Certification? The Opportunity Is Bigger Now.: Develop Portable Professional Instructor Capability
This page originally helped technology professionals find a virtual train-the-trainer pathway connected to Microsoft Certified Trainer development.
Professional context
That history matters. For more than two decades, professionals came to FDTEC with Microsoft and technical expertise already established and developed the instructional capabilities needed to teach other people effectively.
Practical application
The underlying opportunity remains powerful. But today's professional instructor needs capability that can move beyond one vendor, one platform, one classroom, or one instructor title.
Knowledge transfer
FDTEC Certified Instructor™ develops portable professional instructor capability for virtual, classroom, customer, organizational, technical, and professional learning environments.
Career opportunity
You Already Have the Expertise. Now Build the Capability to Transfer It.
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
This page originally helped technology professionals find a virtual train-the-trainer pathway connected to Microsoft Certified Trainer development.
This page originally helped technology professionals find a virtual train-the-trainer pathway connected to Microsoft Certified Trainer development.
That history matters. For more than two decades, professionals came to FDTEC with Microsoft and technical expertise already established and developed the instructional capabilities needed to teach other people effectively.
The underlying opportunity remains powerful. But today's professional instructor needs capability that can move beyond one vendor, one platform, one classroom, or one instructor title.
FDTEC Certified Instructor™ develops portable professional instructor capability for virtual, classroom, customer, organizational, technical, and professional learning environments.
You Already Have the Expertise. Now Build the Capability to Transfer It.
Content expertise is the foundation. Professional instructor capability is the multiplier.
Virtual Instruction Is No Longer a Backup Delivery Method. It Is a Core Professional Capability.
Virtual learning has become a normal part of corporate training, technical education, customer enablement, consulting, workforce development, healthcare, government, and professional services.
But delivering content through a webcam does not automatically make virtual instruction effective.
Professional virtual instructors need to communicate clearly, manage attention, facilitate interaction, ask better questions, coach performance, adapt to different audiences, and transfer knowledge into practical capability.
Virtual delivery is the environment. Professional instructor capability is what makes it work.
FDTEC develops the capabilities behind effective instruction whether the professional is teaching online, in person, inside an organization, or directly with customers.
The Modern Professional Instructor Works Across More Than a Classroom.
Develop professionals who need to understand and apply technology.
Help customers understand, adopt, and use products and solutions effectively.
Translate complex expertise into decisions, application, and capability.
Transfer knowledge during deployment, migration, adoption, and change.
Support workforce capability, technology adoption, and professional development.
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.