Welcome, NJ educators! Upward courses are offered for official graduate-level credit by UMass Global, a regionally accredited university officially recognized by the New Jersey Department of Education for license maintenance via PDP.
NJ Standard Certificate Renewal
New Jersey teachers must complete a minimum of 20 Professional Development (PD) Hours each school year to maintain their Standard Certificate.
- Maximize your time: Register for just one 3-credit Upward course (worth 45 PD Hours). This single course will satisfy the mandatory PD requirement for two full school years while simultaneously positioning you for permanent salary advancement (MA+ lanes) where applicable. You'll also earn Upward Rewards in the process.
- All courses must align with your Individual Professional Development Plan (PDP) goals, so be sure to coordinate with your local supervisor.
NJ Salary Advancement
Most school districts accept our regionally accredited university credit for salary lane advancement. Confirm and get started today!
Get Started
Course Selection & Approval
Confirm requirements and approval with your district administrator and select your courses.
Checkout & Earn Rewards
Complete the checkout process on this website and you will immediately be enrolled in our loyalty program. Refer friends and take multiple courses to earn Upward Rewards!
Complete Coursework
We'll email you your welcome packet, and you're all set! Complete coursework between one and six months (not earlier or before) from the date of your registration.
Graduate Level Courses
Earning Credit
- Email your completed coursework to support@upwardteachers.com
- Upward evaluates your coursework within one week of your submission, and submits your grade to UMass Global (our accredited university partner)
- UMass Global posts your grade within five business days of receiving Upward's assessment
- You login to your UMass Global account to order your transcripts. Note that the university is an entirely separate organization from Upward, and any questions on your transcript or university account can be emailed to exed@umassglobal.edu
- Celebrate your achievement, and sign up for more Upward Rewards!