Advance Your Wisconsin Teaching Career, License & Salary

Earn DPI-aligned, graduate-level semester credits 100% online through UMass Global.

Fully satisfy your 5-year license renewal requirements or secure your next salary lane reclassification with flexible, self-paced courses.

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.

DPI Aligned

Specifically curated to meet Wisconsin License requirements.

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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

Enroll & 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

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 Wisconsin Teacher License Renewal and Salary Advancement

Keep Your Wisconsin DPI License Active

5-Year Renewal Compliance: If you hold a legacy 5-year renewable license, the Wisconsin DPI requires 6 semester credits of professional development. Just two Upward courses completely satisfy your entire 5-year renewal block.
Rigorous PI 34 Standards: Because all courses are transcripted through our regionally accredited partner, UMass Global, your credits fully align with the graduate coursework standards set by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) under Administrative Code PI 34.

Wisconsin Teacher Salary Advancement

Permanent Base Salary Increases: Move horizontally across your local district’s salary schedule (such as BA to MA+32) by stacking graduate-level credits. Every lane change permanently compounds your annual base pay by thousands of dollars.
The Graduate-Level Gold Standard: Wisconsin school boards and HR departments often prioritize university-backed, graduate-level credits over standard clock-hour certificates when calculating salary reclassification.
Unmatched ROI at $240: At a flat $240 per 3-credit course, unlocking a higher salary lane maximizes your lifetime career earnings and strengthens your long-term Wisconsin retirement foundation.

Note: In Wisconsin, salary lane requirements are set locally by individual school boards and collective bargaining agreements. Please check with your district HR or administration to ensure these credits align with your local salary schedule. Contact us anytime for detailed course syllabi to assist with your approval!

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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Wisconsin Teacher FAQs: DPI License Renewal and Wisconsin Salary Advancement

Yes, 100%. All graduate-level courses are vetted, approved, and transcripted directly by our regionally accredited university partner, UMass Global.

Because regional accreditation is the highest institutional standard, your earned credits carry strict academic and administrative authority.

Wisconsin public school districts operate on localized collective bargaining agreements and "Steps and Lanes" salary schedules.

We highly recommend verifying your coursework parameters with your district HR or administration before enrolling. You can request a detailed course syllabus anytime via our Contact Page to make your pre-approval process seamless.

If you hold a legacy 5-year renewable license, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) requires 6 semester credits of professional development under Administrative Code PI 34.

Taking just two of our 3-credit graduate courses fully satisfies this entire 5-year requirement block.

Our program is designed for maximum professional flexibility. All courses are 100% asynchronous and self-paced, meaning there are no fixed log-in times, weekly deadlines, or extensive portfolios to manage.

You can complete your coursework completely online anytime between one and six months from your initial registration date.

Once you complete and email your coursework to our support team, we evaluate your submission within one week and securely transmit your grade to UMass Global.

The university officially posts your grade within five business days, at which point you can log directly into your secure student portal to order your official transcripts.