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#TEACH is the nation’s premier teaching certification program.
With thousands of certified teachers across the nation, we provide quality certification pathways and expert coaching both for new teachers and those seeking additional endorsements.
Find the right program for your education career goals.
Initial Certification
Start your teaching career with our comprehensive certification program
Additional Endorsements
Expand your teaching credentials with specialized endorsements (Michigan and Indiana, only)
Your Journey to Teaching
Follow our step-by-step process to become a certified educator
See If You Qualify
A bachelor’s degree gets you started
Application
Submit your application and documents
Begin Coursework
Complete enrollment and begin coursework
Residency
Complete teaching residency
Certification
Receive your teaching certificate
Payment & Pricing Plans
We offer both in-house payment plans and third-party options:
Initial Certification
For first-time certification candidates.
Pay Up Front
$5,530
Enrollment Fee: $99
Pay Up Front
$395
/month
*15-Month Payment Plan
Enrollment Fee: $99
$5,925 total program cost
Additional Endorsement Area
For certified teachers adding new endorsement areas.
Pay Up Front
$4,330
Enrollment Fee: $99
Pay Up Front
$315
/month
*15-Month Payment Plan
Enrollment Fee: $99
$4,725 total program cost
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Success Stories
Hear from our diverse community of certified educators
Why Choose #TEACH?
Everything you need for success in your teaching journey
Checklists
Step-by-Step guides
for certification requirements
Time Tracker
Monitor your teaching hours
and progress
Job Board
Find teaching opportunities
in your area
24/7 Support
Get help when you
need it most
Frequently Asked Questions
Find the answers to common questions about our programs
How do I apply?
It’s easy! All you need to do is complete our online application by going to www.trainingeducators.com and clicking the yellow “Apply Today” button or you can go to https://trainingeducators.info/forms/.
During the application process, you will be asked to submit your resume, provide proof that you have a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution and a 2.95 g.p.a. or higher (Note: Options are available for GPA’s lower than 2.95. Schedule a call with an admissions advisor for details). Once you are admitted, you will be required to pay the one-time enrollment fee of $275 and select a payment plan and you will then be able to begin your coursework!
To schedule a call with admissions CLICK HERE or go to: https://calendly.com/teachadmissions/15min?month=2020-09
My degree is not in education, can I still apply to your program?
You are not limited by your degree! You can teach in any area as long as you pass the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification in that area. So, if you want to teach elementary, you simply take and pass the elementary test. If you want to teach science, you simply take that test and pass. It’s that simple!
What if I am a Canadian Applicant?
Canadian applicants can apply for an interim certificate as if they are Michigan residents if you are from certain provinces.
To get a Michigan Standard certificate based on completion of a Canadian teacher preparation program, it depends on which province you’re coming from. MDE is able to accept transcripts from Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador. If you completed a program in a different province, you have to follow the out-of-country applicant guidance.
Can you help me with visa issues?
We do not have any guidance documents on work visas. However, I recommend contacting the Michigan Office for New Americans (https://www.michigan.gov/ona) or the U.S. Department of State (https://j1visa.state.gov/basics/) for guidance on employment regulations.
Can I receive credit for prior coursework?
Yes! We offer credit for your prior college of education coursework! If you have taken courses in a college of education, you can request that we conduct a course waiver analysis. We will grant you credit for courses that match our course content. Please note that we will only grant credit for courses that were taken at a regionally accredited College of Education.
Do I need a teachable major?
Unlike most colleges of education that require a “teachable major”, with alternative certification your degree can be in any area! Passing the MTTC test is proof of your content knowledge in the testing area. Once you pass the test, our job is to train you in the Pedagogy or “The Art of Teaching”.
Do I need to pass the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) prior to admission?
You are not required to pass the MTTC prior to admission. You can be admitted and enrolled in our courses while you prepare for the MTTC. However, you are required to pass it prior to receiving your interim certification.
What if my degree is from out of the country?
The first step is to have a course-by-course evaluation from one of three evaluation services with which the Michigan Department of Education collaborates (World Education Services, Inc., International Education Research Foundation, Inc. and Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.). The evaluation report produced by these evaluation services determine whether the out-of-country degree is equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited North American university.
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Out_of_Country_Application_Process_589426_7.pdf.
