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NFCC is now accepting applications from teachers with temporary certification and non-education college graduates for training.


The EPI program will satisfy professional preparation and professional education competencies for the Florida Professional Teaching Certificate. Through EPI Program, people with Bachelor's Degrees and teaching aspirations can receive teacher certification designed to give them the skills they need to become a highly qualified teacher in significantly less time than required for a traditional education degree.

Are you currently a teacher with a four-year degree (not in education) seeking to meet the requirements for Florida professional certification? Informational Brochure

Are you professional (non-teacher) with a four-year degree (not in education) seeking a career change and becoming a teacher in Florida? Informational Brochure
Apply Now for the EPI


EPI Program Requirements
  1. Certification requirements: appropriate age, filling out the application for the Statement of Eligibility, meeting fingerprint requirements, holding a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

  2. Participate in field experience that is appropriate to his or her education plan.

  3. Fully demonstrate the ability to teach the subject area for which he or she is seeking certification and demonstrate mastery of professional preparation and education competence by achievement of a passing score on the professional education competency examination prior to completion of the program.
    Alternative Teacher Certification Program
    21 institutional credit program
  4. Classroom Mngt. (3 credits)
  5. Instructional Strategies (3 credits)
  6. Technology in Education (3 credits)
  7. The Teaching & Learning Process (3 credits)
  8. Foundations of Language (3 credits)
  9. Professional Foundations (2 credits)
  10. Diversity in the Classroom (2 credits)
  11. Profession Foundations Field Experience (1 credit)
  12. Diversity in the Classroom Field Experience (1 credit

  13. Florida Certification Links
    Steps to Florida Certification
    Acquiring a Statement of Eligibility (SOE)
    Application Status Lookup

    For more information
    Email EPI
    OR Contact
    Ellen Sherrod (850) 973-9493, EPI Assistant