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New Jersey Teacher Certificate Maintenance & Salary Advancement
Earn accredited, graduate-level credits online to satisfy New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) requirements and accelerate your salary lane growth.
Designed for busy NJ educators, our 100% asynchronous courses fit your schedule and your budget.
$240 per 3-credit course. Period.
Courses designed for the busy teacher. No portfolios - just practical implementation.
Graduate-level credits provided through UMass Global.
Curated to support your Individual Professional Development Plan (PDP) and state requirements.
Align your goals with your PDP, confirm with your district supervisor, and choose your courses.
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Receive your welcome packet and complete your coursework on your timeline (within 1–6 months).
Accelerate Your Teaching Career in New Jersey
Earn accredited, graduate-level credits to move up the New Jersey salary guide and satisfy your NJDOE professional development requirements. Our courses are delivered through UMass Global, providing the academic rigor your district requires with the 100% asynchronous flexibility your schedule demands.
Whether you are targeting MA+ salary lane movement or fulfilling your annual 20-hour PD requirement, our curriculum is designed for practical classroom application.
New Jersey teachers holding a Standard Certificate must complete at least 20 clock hours of professional development (PD) each school year.
These hours should be documented through your Individual Professional Development Plan (PDP), which is developed annually in consultation with your school supervisor.
Yes. In New Jersey, 1 graduate-level semester credit is equivalent to 15 PD hours.
Because New Jersey requires 20 PD hours annually, a 3-credit course (which equates to 45 PD hours) provides more than the minimum requirement for a single year.
Many districts allow educators to use the "excess" hours from a major professional learning activity to satisfy goals across multiple years of a multi-year PDP, provided it aligns with your supervisor's approval. We recommend discussing this strategy with your supervisor during your annual PDP meeting to see if your district allows you to apply a 45-hour course toward your long-term professional learning goals.
Most New Jersey districts offer salary lane increases (e.g., BA+15, MA+30) for graduate-level credits.
Because our courses are provided through our regionally accredited university partner, they are widely accepted for salary advancement. We always recommend confirming with your district's HR or Professional Development department prior to enrollment to ensure your specific plan qualifies.
No. New Jersey’s Standard Teaching Certificate is permanent and does not expire. However, you must continue to complete your 20 hours of annual professional development as required by the state to maintain your active status.
