Teacher Certification

FTCE Professional Education Test

The FTCE Professional Education Test is a test of pedagogy and professional practices required in order to obtain a professional teacher certificate. Visit the Florida Teacher Certification Exam website for more information on what to expect when taking the Professional Education Test and to view the complete test information guide.

The FTCE Professional Education Test is a test of knowledge based on eight (8) competencies:

  • Instructional Design & Planning
  • Learning Environment
  • Teaching Strategies
  • Assessment Strategies
  • Professional Improvement
  • Ethics & Professional Conduct
  • English-Language-Learners
  • Reading & Literacy

Please visit the Test Preparation page for information on Professional Education Test preparation resources that are offered in the USF College of Education.