American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE) is a nonprofit offering a fast, flexible, and affordable online path to teacher certification. Ideal for career changers, their self-paced program lets you study at your own pace—often completing certification in under a year—with no classroom attendance, no debt, and no advance degree in education required. Candidates prepare via study materials, pass two exams (PTK + subject area) at Pearson VUE centers, and gain eligibility for state teaching licensure in ~11 U.S. states, as well as acceptance by many private and international schools. Choose from options like Plus or Premium program tiers that offer extra prep support and job-search resources.