Certification Programs

OPI Certification Process

After the workshop, tester candidates may apply for certification. In order to be certified as an ACTFL OPI Tester, candidates must successfully complete the following steps:

Attend an ACTFL OPI or MOPI Workshop
Apply for OPI certification within 30 days (see Submitting an Application section below)
Demonstrate one’s language proficiency as evidenced by an official ACTFL OPI in the language of certification (Personal OPI)
Prepare and submit recorded interviews and rating rationales
Demonstrate the ability to conduct ratable samples and to rate reliably

OPI Certification Types

Candidates can apply for one of two types of OPI certification:

Full OPI Certification requires a candidate be able to demonstrate a speaking proficiency of Superior. This certification will allow you to rate interviews officially from Novice to Superior.

Limited OPI Certification requires a candidate be able to demonstrate a minimum speaking proficiency of Advanced Mid. This certification will allow you to rate interviews officially at the Novice and Intermediate levels. This certification tends to be most useful to educators who teach in programs with proficiency goals in the novice and intermediate ranges.