Montana Teacher License Renewal & Salary Advancement

  • Earn official graduate credits through UMass Global.
  • Renew your Montana Class 1 Professional or Class 2 Standard License.
  • Move into your district’s next pay lane (BA+15, MA, MA+15, MA+30).

100% flexible and Montana OPI / TeachMT-aligned.

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Only $240 per 3-Credit Graduate Level Course

No Hidden Fees

$240 per 3-credit graduate course. Period.

100% Asynchronous

Courses designed for the busy teacher. No portfolios - just practical implementation.

Accredited

Graduate-level credits provided through UMass Global.

OPI Aligned

Specifically curated to meet Montana license requirements.

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Browse our catalog of graduate-level courses and select the ones that fit your goals. Syllabi available Upon Request if required by your school district.

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Simplify Your Montana License Renewal & Salary Advancement

Montana Educator License Renewal

  • Max Renewal Units (PDUs): 1 semester credit equals 15 OPI Professional Development Units (PDUs). Completing just two Upward 3-credit courses earns you all the PDUs you need for your 60-PDU renewal requirement for a Class 1 or Class 2 license.
  • Direct Credit Equivalency: Skip the hassle of logging small 1-hour workshops. Official university semester credits seamlessly fulfill state renewal requirements inside the TeachMT (TMT) system.
  • Multi-Year Validity Window: Use any PDUs earned during the 5-year validity period of your license up until August 31 of your expiration year.

Montana District Salary Advancement

  • Permanent Base Pay Increases: Stack official UMass Global graduate credits to cross compensation thresholds on your local district matrix (e.g., BA+15, BA+30, MA+15, MA+45).
  • High-ROI Compensation Strategy: At $240 per course, moving up a single salary column yields an immediate, compounding increase to your annual income and permanent TRS retirement foundation.
  • District Pre-Approval Ready: Montana school districts govern salary scale movements locally. We provide complete, detailed course syllabi upon request so you can secure district pre-approval before starting.

Earning Credit

  1. Email your completed coursework to support@upwardteachers.com
  2. Upward evaluates your coursework within one week of your submission, and submits your grade to UMass Global (our accredited university partner)
  3. UMass Global posts your grade within five business days of receiving Upward's assessment
  4. You login to your UMass Global account to order your transcripts. 
    Note: Transcripts are securely managed and issued directly by UMass Global. For official transcript support, you can contact the university at exed@umassglobal.edu
  5. Celebrate your achievement, and sign up for more Upward Rewards!

Montana Educator FAQs: License Renewal & Salary Scale Upgrades

How do Upward courses count toward Montana license renewal?

In Montana, 1 college semester credit is equivalent to 15 OPI Renewal Units (PDUs).

Because each Upward course awards 3 official graduate-level semester credits through UMass Global, a single course delivers 45 PDUs. Completing two courses gives you 90 PDUs—exceeding the 60 PDUs required to renew a Class 1 Professional or Class 2 Standard Educator License.
Are these credits accepted by the Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI) and TeachMT?

Yes. All Upward graduate-level courses award transcripted, upper-level graduate credits from our regionally accredited university partner, UMass Global.

Official university transcripts meeting regional accreditation standards are recognized state-wide for educator renewal and license updates submitted in TeachMT.
Can I use Upward courses for salary lane advancement in my Montana school district?

Yes. Montana public school districts look for accredited, university-backed graduate coursework when granting movement across salary columns.

Because local collective bargaining agreements vary by district, we always recommend submitting our detailed course syllabus (available upon request) to your district administration or HR department for pre-approval prior to enrolling.
How much do courses cost, and are there extra fees?

Every course is a flat $240 per 3-credit graduate course with no hidden textbook, registration, or platform fees. Purchasing a course automatically enrolls you in Upward Rewards, where you can earn retail gift cards for peer referrals and loyalty.