Want to be a 365 Trainer
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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
Want to be a 365 Trainer
You may already understand Microsoft 365, cloud technologies, collaboration, security, administration, implementation, or the broader Microsoft ecosystem.
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 understand Microsoft 365, cloud technologies, collaboration, security, adm
You may already understand Microsoft 365, cloud technologies, collaboration, security, administration, implementation, or the broader Microsoft ecosystem.
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 the people who use i
That expertise is valuable. But knowing the technology and developing the people who use it 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.
FDTEC Certified Instructor™ helps you build the communication, facilitation, presentation
FDTEC Certified Instructor™ helps you build the communication, facilitation, presentation, coaching, questioning, adaptability, AI-enabled productivity, and knowledge-transfer capabilities required to develop 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.
And unlike a professional instructor capability tied to one technology ecosystem, FCI is d
And unlike a professional instructor capability tied to one technology ecosystem, FCI is designed to move with you across Microsoft, AWS, Linux, Cisco, cybersecurity, AI, cloud, and other technologies you already know or may add throughout your career.
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.
Bring the Microsoft 365, Azure, cloud, security, AI, or professional expertise you already possess.
Bring the Microsoft 365, Azure, cloud, security, AI, 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.
Strengthen communication, facilitation, presentation, questioning, coaching, adaptability
Strengthen communication, facilitation, presentation, questioning, coaching, adaptability, and knowledge transfer.
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 faster, adapt more efficiently, develop scenarios, strengthen questionin
Use AI to prepare faster, adapt more efficiently, develop scenarios, strengthen questioning, 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.
Apply professional instructor capability across Microsoft, AWS, Linux, Cisco, cybersecurit
Apply professional instructor capability across Microsoft, AWS, Linux, Cisco, cybersecurity, AI, cloud, and other technologies you know.
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.
Expand how your expertise can create value through training, consulting, implementation, c
Expand how your expertise can create value through training, consulting, implementation, customer education, enablement, coaching, and 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.
Build professional capability designed to move across employers, clients, industries, tech
Build professional capability designed to move across employers, clients, industries, technologies, and markets.
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 technical certifications prove what you know. FCI develops and certifies your ability
Your technical certifications prove what you know. FCI develops and certifies your ability to transfer what you know—across platforms.
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.
You May Be Searching for a Trainer Course. What You Really Want May Be a Bigger Professional Future.
You May Be Searching for a Trainer Course. What You Really Want May Be a Bigger Professional Future.
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.
Becoming capable of developing other people can do more than add another credential to your résumé.
Becoming capable of developing other people can do more than add another credential to your résumé.
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 365 expertise can be the foundation. Professional instructor capability can expa
Microsoft 365 expertise can be the foundation. Professional instructor capability can expand what you are able to 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.
Develop the professional capabilities required to explain, facilitate, engage, question, c
Develop the professional capabilities required to explain, facilitate, engage, question, coach, and transfer technical 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.
Help customers understand, adopt, apply, and gain greater value from technologies and solutions.
Help customers understand, adopt, apply, and gain greater value from technologies and solutions.
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.
Multiply expertise across internal teams instead of allowing valuable knowledge to remain
Multiply expertise across internal teams instead of allowing valuable knowledge to remain concentrated in individuals.
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.
Combine technical credibility with communication, facilitation, coaching, and client-devel
Combine technical credibility with communication, facilitation, coaching, and client-development 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.
Help people move from technology deployment toward adoption, application, performance, and
Help people move from technology deployment toward adoption, application, performance, and 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.
Add a portable professional capability that can complement your existing technical career
Add a portable professional capability that can complement your existing technical career rather than requiring you to start over.
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.