Okay kiddo, so you know how teachers are people who help you learn all sorts of things, right? Well sometimes, people want to become teachers but they didn't study education in college. That's where alternative teacher certification comes in.
Basically, it's a program that helps people who already have a college degree in something else become a teacher. They learn all the important things they need to help students learn, like how to make lesson plans, how to teach different subjects, and how to manage a classroom.
These programs are usually shorter than a traditional education degree program, but still teach all the important things a teacher needs to know. Once someone finishes the program and passes some tests, they can become a certified teacher just like someone who studied education in college.
It's a good way for people who didn't know they wanted to be a teacher at first, but decided they have a passion for it, to follow their dreams and help students learn and grow!