Michigan Certificate Renewal & Salary Advancement
3 Graduate Credits per Course

✔️ 100% online, self-paced, quiz-based coursework

✔️ Official letter-grade university transcript available (UMass Global)

✔️ Start anytime — pay the optional 3-credit university transcript fee ($190) anytime, even after you finish the course

✔️ Documentation suitable for renewal and/or HR, as applicable

Michigan note: Michigan educators often use college credit as part of their certificate renewal pathway. A common renewal pathway is 6 semester credits (often two 3-credit courses) or 150 professional learning hours. Requirements vary by certificate type and role. Always confirm your specific renewal plan using MOECS/MDE guidance.

Optional graduate credit: add 3 UMass Global credits for $190 anytime.

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