Michigan Online Educator Certification System

MTTC Administrator Testing Requirement Update – Effective 08/31/2026

Beginning August 31, 2026, candidates pursuing the ES (Elementary & Secondary Administrator) or CO (Central Office Administrator) endorsements must earn a passing score of 220 or greater on MTTC tests MI139 (ES) or MI140 (CO) to meet certification requirements. 

For more information, visit the MTTC Administrator Testing webpage and speak with your educator preparation provider. 

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Did you know, in addition to subject area tests for a grade-banded endorsement, a Professional Knowledge and Skills Test must be passed to apply for an initial Michigan teaching certificate? 

A Professional Knowledge and Skills test is required in the following scenarios: 

  • Effective July 2022, candidates pursuing initial certification for Lower Elementary (PK-3) Education (ZO); Upper Elementary (3-6) Education (ZP); English Language Arts (5-9), (7-12), (BQ); Mathematics (5-9), (7-12), (EQ).   

For more information about the Professional Knowledge and Skills tests, visit the MTTC Professional Knowledge and Skills Testing webpage and speak with your educator preparation provider regarding which tests you should take. 

 

The Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS) is a secure web-based system that allows educators to register and create private accounts and have access to all of their certification data, apply for certificates and endorsements, and renew their certificates. MOECS accepts only credit cards as payment for application services; Visa and Master cards are accepted.

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Certification Help: MOECS users include:
  • Individuals who hold a valid or expired Michigan educator certificate.
  • Individuals who wish to apply for or update a Michigan educator certificate.
  • Michigan local and intermediate school districts/regional education service agencies, charter schools, and nonpublic schools.
  • Michigan colleges and universities that have approved educator preparation programs.
  • Individuals who are currently enrolled in an educator preparation program.
To Create Your Initial MOECS Account or Reset Your Password:
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