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Graduate-Level Professional Development Credits
Earn fully accredited, graduate-level professional development credits (semester hours) designed specifically for busy Pre-K-12 educators. Complete your coursework asynchronously, portfolio-free, and on your own schedule.
Partnered with the University of Massachusetts Global (WASC Regionally Accredited).
$240 per 3-credit graduate course. Period.
Courses designed for the busy teacher. No portfolios - just practical implementation.
Graduate-level credits provided through UMass Global.
Designed to meet your state requirements
Our courses are offered in distinct partnership with the University of Massachusetts Global, a highly respected institution accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). This partnership ensures that your hard work translates directly into official, recognized university credits.
Detailed instructions can be found in the Earning Credit section at the bottom of your respective state page.
Yes. Your Upward credits are transcripted by the University of Massachusetts Global, which is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).
Regional accreditation is the gold standard accepted by school districts and state departments of education across the nation.
We keep professional development accessible and affordable. Our 3-credit courses are only $240, with no hidden or extra fees for university enrollment.
The vast majority of school districts across the country accept graduate-level professional development credits from regionally accredited universities for salary advancement and certificate renewal.
Because every district retains its own specific approval policies, we always recommend downloading our course syllabus and checking with your administrator or HR department first.
Once your coursework is completed and graded, Upward submits your records to UMass Global. You will be able to order your transcript directly from the university.
Detailed instructions can be found in the Earning Credit section at the bottom of your respective state page.
Our program is 100% asynchronous, specifically built to fit the hectic schedules of busy teachers.
There are no mandatory login times, no group projects, and no exhaustive portfolios—just practical, classroom-applicable implementation.
You can dive in immediately upon enrollment and have anywhere from one to six months to complete your coursework at your own pace.