Notwithstanding subdivision (c) of Section 1253, an unemployed individual who is able to work is eligible to receive benefits under this article with respect to any week during a period of training or retraining only if the director finds both of the following:
(a) He or she has been determined potentially eligible under Section 1269, 1269.1, or 1271.
(b) He or she submits a certification, as prescribed by the Employment Development Department through regulations, executed by a responsible person connected with the training or retraining program certifying that he or she is enrolled in and satisfactorily pursuing the training or retraining course of instruction.