The Division of Certification and Preparation consists of three main sections or focus areas.  These sections are: Certification & Recruitment, Preparation & Accreditation and State & Federal Programs.

Key initiatives of the Division of Certification and Preparation include implementation and maintenance of certification policy and procedures, the issuance of teacher and leader certificates, certification appeals, teacher preparation program approval and accreditation and the administration of State and Federal grants.

The Division of Certification and Preparation also maintains and develops the Teach Louisiana website, the Department of Education's online clearinghouse for educators which provides recruitment, certification, teacher preparation and professional development resources to improve teacher quality throughout the state.