Many certification programs can take as much as two years to complete.
I. Make some basic decisions Decide what state you want to live in, at the very least narrow your decision down to two states. Remember that certification programs and requirements vary greatly from state to state. Decide what city or town you want to live in. You will want to find out what school districts and learning institutions are available to you in your new home. At some point you will probably have to take classes to complete requirements for a certification program.