New Jersey Salary Advancement & PDP Hours
Online, Self-Paced • Optional 3 Graduate Credits
Finish online at your own pace!
Earn documentation for PDP hours and (optionally) add an official letter-grade transcript for salary lane movement.
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Course Certificate — $165
Complete one FTBT course and download your documentation for PDP hour submission. Align to your PDP goals and submit to your supervisor/HR (as required by your district).
- ✔️ 100% online, self-paced • Quiz-based
- ✔️ Clear documentation for supervisors & HR
- ✔️ PK–12 relevant — across content areas and roles
Add 3 Graduate Credits — Optional $190
Add 3 graduate-level semester credits through UMass Global. Receive an official letter-grade transcript that many NJ districts accept for lane movement (pre-approval recommended).
- ✔️ Regionally accredited university transcript (letter grades)
- ✔️ Often used for BA+15/30 and MA+15/30 lanes (district-dependent)
- ✔️ Start anytime — pay the optional 3-credit university transcript fee ($190) anytime, even after you finish the course
📘 New Jersey PDP Basics (What to Know)
- Many educators complete annual PD hours aligned to their PDP and district approval process.
- Graduate credits can often support PDP hour documentation (district-dependent).
- Always align your course to your PDP goals and get supervisor/HR pre-approval when needed.
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