The Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) is a set of exams necessary for a professional teacher license in the state of Michigan. The Michigan Department of Education oversees the management of the MTTC, which is carried out by Pearson VUE testing facilities. A variety of subject-area assessments make up the entire exam series. Each exam is made to help determine which candidates have the prerequisite skills necessary to be successful teachers in Michigan schools.