New Jersey Salary Advancement & PDP Hours — Online, Self‑Paced Graduate Credit (UMass Global)

Finish at your own pace. Earn transcripted graduate credits for lane movement and convert to PDP hours for annual requirements.

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🎯 Explore Courses for New Jersey Teachers — Start for $165
$165 course access • Optional $190 for 3 university credits (UMass Global) • Instant access • Mobile‑friendly

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Annual PDP Hours (District‑Approved)

45 PDP Hours Certificate — $165

Complete one FTBT course and download your certificate for 45 PDP hours. Align to your PDP goals and submit to your supervisor/HR.

  • ✔️ 100% online, self‑paced • Quiz‑based
  • ✔️ Clear documentation for supervisors & HR
  • ✔️ PreK–12 relevant — across all content areas and roles
Get 45 PDP Hours — Start for $165
Tip: Many districts recognize 1 grad credit ≈ 15 PD hours (3 credits ≈ 45 hours). Always confirm locally.
Salary Advancement (Graduate Credit)

Course + 3 Credits — $355 total

Add 3 graduate‑level semester credits through UMass Global (regionally accredited, WSCUC). Receive an official letter‑grade transcript for lane movement.

  • ✔️ Widely accepted by NJ districts for salary lane changes (pre‑approval recommended)
  • ✔️ 1 credit ≈ 15 PD hours (3 credits ≈ 45 hours) for PDP conversion
  • ✔️ Start anytime • Add university credit during or after your course
Earn 3 Credits — Enroll Now
University transcript is issued by UMass Global with a letter grade.

📘 New Jersey PDP Basics (What to Know)

  • Most educators complete at least 20 hours of PD annually via their PDP and district approval.
  • Graduate credits can often convert to PDP hours (e.g., 3 credits ≈ 45 hours).
  • Always align your course to your PDP goals and get supervisor/HR pre‑approval when needed.

🧾 Salary Guide Tips (NJ Lane Movement)

  • District CBAs typically accept regionally accredited graduate credits for BA+15/30 and MA+15/30 lanes.
  • Keep syllabus + receipt + transcript together; mind HR deadlines (often fall/spring).
  • If you’re stacking credits, consider coherent strands (literacy, SPED/behavioral health, ELL, leadership).

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📝 How It Works — Two Simple Steps

  1. Enroll on FTBT: Get instant, self‑paced access to your course for $165.
  2. Add University Credit (Optional): During or after the course, register your 3 graduate credits with UMass Global for $190. Receive an official letter‑grade transcript for salary advancement (and convert to PDP hours).
District policies vary. Always confirm acceptance and pre‑approval steps with your HR/salary advancement office.

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💡 Many NJ districts reimburse PD. We provide itemized receipts and invoices for HR.
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