Certification - Current & Future Educators
Welcome to our redesigned certification page! Find the statement below that best describes you and use the links to navigate to the appropriate page.
NEW!! RIDE Certification Office Opens for Appointments
Our Information Specialists in the Certification Office will be available for telephone and virtual appointments weekdays from 1pm-4pm. Please visit the Certification Support Booking Calendar to schedule an appointment.
Please note that if you have questions regarding a notice you received connected to your certification application, you must reach out directly to the Education Specialist who reviewed your application and issued the notice, as this system does not make appointments with Education Specialists. For technical issues with the My eCert portal, please submit a ticket at: https://support.ride.ri.gov
Processing times:
Complete applications are processed more quickly than incomplete applications. At this time, application processing times are fourteen to sixteen weeks.The certification office sincerely thanks you for your patience.
Relevant Links:
Have additional questions?
- Email us at eqac@ride.ri.gov.
- Call us at (401) 222-4600 between 1:00 - 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.