Fort Benning

U.S. Army Fort Benning and The Maneuver Center of Excellence

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Common Faculty Development-Instructor Course (CFD-IC)

Description

The Common Faculty Development (CFD-IC) satisfies the required qualification to complete instructor certification as outlined in Chapter 8 of our Army Command Regulation 350-70, dated 10 July 2017 with further detail in Chapter 4 of our Army Command Pamphlet 350-70-3.

The CFD-IC graduate will demonstrate instructor competencies to teach, train, and facilitate learning in an adult learning environment. The 80 hour course combines the outcomes of the Army Basic Instructor Course (ABIC), the Small Group Instructor Training Course (SGITC), and the Faculty Development Program Phase 1 (FDP1). Successful demonstration of the final teaching practicum provides initial professional development in the application of instructor competencies.

The Instructor Course is competency-based; it prepares you to teach, train, and facilitate learning. You will be introduced to instructor roles and responsibilities, teaching and learning models, and professional and ethical requirements. The course also introduces new instructors to classroom management techniques, the process for building learning objectives and lesson plans, and techniques for effective communication. You will be assessed and evaluated on your ability to deliver instructions while maximizing engagement and learning.

Group discussions and daily homework assignments are used to discuss the Army Learning Concept for Training and Education (ALCT&E) 2020-2040, instructional methodologies and instructor/facilitator responsibilities. Students evaluate their lesson plan for completeness and identify instructor responsibilities that support and sustain the Army Leader Development model.

Prerequisites

  • Student must be assigned as an instructor, instructor/writer, writer/instructor, or training developer.
  • Must meet height and weight standards IAW AR 600-9.
  • Must not be flagged or pending UCMJ action.

Registration

Registration is conducted by the unit Schools NCO using the Registration Form.

Note: Priority is given to assigned instructors on a first come first served basis.

The Registration Form is sent here: Email

Location

6561 Dock Ave, Building 490, Classroom #112, Fort Benning, GA 31905

Course Start Time: 0830

Schedule FY26

Month Class Number Report Date End Date Location Report Time
October*01-2614 Oct. 2524 Oct. 25Bldg. 490 Rm. 1150830
November02-2627 Oct. 2507 Nov. 25Bldg. 490 Rm. 1150830
December03-2601 Dec. 2512 Dec. 25Bldg. 490 Rm. 1150830
January*04-2605 Jan. 2615 Jan. 26Bldg. 490 Rm. 1150830
January05-2626 Jan. 2606 Feb. 26Bldg. 490 Rm. 1150830
March06-2623 Feb. 2606 Mar. 26Bldg. 490 Rm. 1150830
March07-2616 Mar. 2627 Mar. 26Bldg. 490 Rm. 1150830
April08-2606 Apr. 2617 Apr. 26Bldg. 490 Rm. 1150830
May09-2620 Apr. 2601 May 26Bldg. 490 Rm. 1150830
June*10-2611 May 2621 May 26Bldg. 490 Rm. 1150830
July11-2601 Jun. 2612 Jun. 26Bldg. 490 Rm. 1150830
August*12-2607 Jul. 2617 Jul. 26Bldg. 490 Rm. 1150830
August13-2620 Jul. 2631 Jul. 26Bldg. 490 Rm. 1150830
September14-2610 Aug. 2621 Aug. 26Bldg. 490 Rm. 1150830
September*15-2624 Aug. 2603 Sept. 26Bldg. 490 Rm. 1150830
February16-2621 Sept. 2602 Oct. 26Bldg. 490 Rm. 1150830

CFD-IC FY26 Schedule (PDF Format)