North Dakota Teacher License Renewal & Salary Credits

North Dakota Teacher License Renewal & Salary Advancement

Earn official graduate credits through UMass Global to satisfy your North Dakota ESPB 5-Year Professional License renewal requirements or move across your district’s salary scale (BA+8, BA+16, MA, MA+16).

100% flexible and ND ESPB-aligned.

Browse Graduate-Credit Courses

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.

ESPB Aligned

Meets North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board re-education rules. Just 2 courses = 100% of your 5-year renewal.

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Select Courses

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.

Graduate-Level Courses

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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

Check your inbox for your welcome packet and dive right in. Complete your coursework 100% online anytime between one and six months from registration.

Simplify Your North Dakota License Renewal & District Salary Advancement

North Dakota 5-Year License Renewal

100% Renewal Hours in 2 Courses: Under North Dakota ESPB rules, renewing a 5-Year Professional License requires 6 semester hours of college credit. Completing two 3-credit Upward courses yields 6 graduate semester credits—fully satisfying 100% of your 5-year re-education requirement.
Education & Pedagogy Focused: ESPB guidelines mandate that renewal credits relate directly to education or your teaching field. Upward’s instruction- and strategy-focused curriculum directly meets state relevance standards.
ND Teach & ESPB Ready: North Dakota educators submit renewal transcripts directly through the ND Teach online portal. Official UMass Global transcripts provide instant verification.

North Dakota District Salary Scale Advancement

Permanent Base Pay Increases: Stack official UMass Global graduate credits to cross compensation thresholds on your local district salary matrix.
High-ROI Investment: At $240 per course, moving up a single salary column delivers a permanent, compounding bump to your annual earnings and state pension base.
District Pre-Approval Support: Because local collective bargaining agreements govern salary movement, we provide complete, detailed course syllabi upon request so you can secure district approval before starting.

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: Transcripts are securely managed and issued directly by UMass Global. For official transcript support, you can contact the university at exed@umassglobal.edu
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North Dakota Educator FAQs: License Renewal & Salary Scales

The North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board (ESPB) requires 6 semester hours of college coursework during your 5-year license window.

Because each Upward course awards 3 official graduate-level semester credits, completing just two courses satisfies 100% of your 5-year renewal requirement.

Yes. ESPB accepts coursework from regionally accredited colleges and universities. All Upward credit courses award official graduate credit from our university partner, UMass Global (regionally accredited by WSCUC). Upon completion, you can submit your official transcript directly through your ND Teach account.

Yes. Most North Dakota public school districts recognize regionally accredited graduate-level coursework for movement across pay lanes (BA+8, BA+16, MA, MA+16).

We recommend submitting our detailed course syllabus (available on product pages or by request) to your administration or HR department for pre-approval prior to enrolling.

Every course is a flat $240 per 3-credit graduate course with no additional fees for textbooks, registration, or platform access.

Every purchase automatically enrolls you in Upward Rewards, where you can earn retail gift cards for loyalty and referrals.

Our courses are 100% digital, self-paced, and fully asynchronous. You can complete your coursework anytime within 1 to 6 months from purchase, making it easy to balance teaching, family, and personal commitments.