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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 SQL Trainer
You may already understand SQL, databases, analytics, data platforms, cloud data services, or enterprise information systems.
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 SQL, databases, analytics, data platforms, cloud data services
You may already understand SQL, databases, analytics, data platforms, cloud data services, or enterprise information systems.
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 next opportunity is bigger than knowing how the technology works. It is developing the
The next opportunity is bigger than knowing how the technology works. It is developing the professional capability to explain it, demonstrate it, facilitate learning, coach others, solve problems, and transfer technical expertise into practical performance.
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™ builds professional instructor capability designed to move wit
FDTEC Certified Instructor™ builds professional instructor capability designed to move with you across technologies, employers, industries, clients, and learning 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.
SQL professionals often develop deep expertise in databases, querying, data modeling, admi
SQL professionals often develop deep expertise in databases, querying, data modeling, administration, reporting, analytics, performance, cloud platforms, and enterprise data 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.
But being able to perform the work does not automatically mean someone can teach the work.
But being able to perform the work does not automatically mean someone can teach the 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.
A professional SQL trainer must be able to explain technical concepts clearly, demonstrate
A professional SQL trainer must be able to explain technical concepts clearly, demonstrate complex processes, diagnose learner confusion, ask effective questions, facilitate problem solving, adapt explanations, coach practice, and help learners apply knowledge independently.
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 SQL expertise does not need to change. It needs a professional instructor capability
Your SQL expertise does not need to change. It needs a professional instructor capability built around 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.
FDTEC Certified Instructor™ complements the technical expertise you already possess. FCI d
FDTEC Certified Instructor™ complements the technical expertise you already possess. FCI does not certify your SQL knowledge. It develops and certifies the professional instructor capabilities required to transfer that knowledge effectively.
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.
Data touches nearly every modern organization. Professionals who can both understand compl
Data touches nearly every modern organization. Professionals who can both understand complex data environments and develop the people who work in them can contribute across multiple roles.
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.
Teach SQL, databases, analytics, data platforms, and related technologies to technical pro
Teach SQL, databases, analytics, data platforms, and related technologies to technical professionals.
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 internal teams strengthen database, reporting, analytics, and data-literacy capability.
Help internal teams strengthen database, reporting, analytics, and data-literacy 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.
Transfer knowledge during database migrations, deployments, modernization, and platform adoption.
Transfer knowledge during database migrations, deployments, modernization, and platform adoption.
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 emerging professionals build the practical capability required for data-related careers.
Help emerging professionals build the practical capability required for data-related careers.
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's move into cross-platform professional instructor certification did not begin by wa
FDTEC's move into cross-platform professional instructor certification did not begin by walking away from our Microsoft history.
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.
It was built from what more than two decades of developing technical instructors taught us.
It was built from what more than two decades of developing technical instructors taught us.
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 was the longest-serving provider of MCT instructional-skills development before Micr
FDTEC was the longest-serving provider of MCT instructional-skills development before Microsoft moved that function in-house.
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.
For more than two decades, Microsoft professionals came to FDTEC with technical expertise
For more than two decades, Microsoft professionals came to FDTEC with technical expertise already established. Their knowledge could include SQL Server, database administration, development, infrastructure, cloud, analytics, security, and many other Microsoft technologies.
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 helped develop the capabilities behind effective professional instruction: communica
FDTEC helped develop the capabilities behind effective professional instruction: communication, facilitation, presentation, questioning, coaching, learner engagement, adaptability, problem solving, 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.
Brand recognition is one thing. Twenty-five-plus years of professional instructor-developm
Brand recognition is one thing. Twenty-five-plus years of professional instructor-development experience is another.
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.
Database technology now intersects with cloud platforms, AI, analytics, cybersecurity, aut
Database technology now intersects with cloud platforms, AI, analytics, cybersecurity, automation, business intelligence, software development, data engineering, and enterprise decision-making.
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.