Educator Preparation Institute

The Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) is for people with a bachelor's degree (other than education) who are interested in becoming highly-qualified, certified teachers in Florida. The program is approved by the state of Florida. Those who successfully complete the EPI courses, program requirements and all portions of the Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE) are eligible to receive a five-year Professional Educator's Certificate. The Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) is for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree (other than education) interested in becoming highly-qualified, certified teachers in Florida. The program is approved by the state of Florida, and those who successfully complete the EPI courses, program requirements and all portions of the Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE) are eligible to receive a five-year Professional Educator's Certificate.