The Most Teacher-Friendly Way to Earn Graduate Credit Online

Tennessee Teacher License Renewal
& Salary Advancement
Earn PDPs + Optional Graduate Credit

Finish online at your own pace!
Earn verifiable documentation for Tennessee license renewal, plus optional graduate-level, non-degree semester credits transcripted by UMass Global.

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In Tennessee, 1 graduate credit = 10 PDPs — so 1 course = 30 PDPs and 2 courses = 60 PDPs for full renewal.

100% Online & Self-Paced Quiz-Based • No Busywork PDP Documentation Graduate Credits (Optional) Letter-Grade Transcripts
Explore Tennessee Courses Here — Enroll for $165
Optional university transcript fee: add 3 graduate credits for $190 anytime, even after you finish.
Instant course access • Mobile-friendly • Certificates & university transcripts available

Tennessee License Renewal — Simple Math

1 graduate credit = 10 PDPs

1 FTBT course (3 credits) = 30 PDPs

2 courses = 60 PDPs for full renewal


How It Works

Step 1: Enroll in the course for $165 Step 2 (Optional): Add 3 UMass Global credits for $190
UMass Global transcripts show letter grades (not Pass/Fail).

FTBT courses are 100% online, self-paced, and quiz-based. Tennessee educators commonly use FTBT documentation for PDP renewal records. If your district awards salary advancement for graduate credit, you can also use the optional official university transcript for HR documentation.

✔️ Start/finish anytime (no meetings)
✔️ Teacher-friendly format: quiz-based, no busywork
✔️ Certificate/documentation for your renewal records
✔️ Official university transcript available for HR documentation
✔️ Start anytime — pay the optional 3-credit university transcript fee ($190) anytime, even after you finish the course
Start Here — Explore Tennessee Courses
Optional university transcript fee: add 3 graduate credits for $190 anytime, even after you finish.

What Most Tennessee Teachers Do

Keep it simple: many Tennessee educators just complete 2 FTBT courses to reach 60 PDPs for renewal.

1. Enroll in your first course for $165
2. Finish at your own pace
3. Add 3 graduate credits for $190 if you want the official transcript
4. Repeat one more time to reach 60 PDPs
5. Save your documentation for renewal and transcript records for HR if needed

Tennessee Quick Guide

Built for Tennessee educators who want simple renewal documentation and optional graduate credit they can submit with confidence.

License Renewal (PDPs)
✔️ 3 graduate semester credits per course
✔️ 30 PDPs per course
✔️ 2 courses = 60 PDPs for renewal
Salary Advancement (District-Dependent)
✔️ Optional 3 graduate credits per course
✔️ Letter-grade transcript for HR submission
✔️ Helpful in districts that award pay advancement for graduate credit
Note: License renewal rules and salary advancement policies can vary by district and educator circumstance. Always confirm final requirements with Tennessee licensing guidance and your district/HR.
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