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Online Continuing Education for Teachers
Flexible and documented coursework is available through online continuing education for teachers, catering to educators seeking professional development related to license renewal or career advancement. These courses are specifically developed to align with state and district standards while enhancing daily classroom practice.
Apryl S. | MAEd/CI
Flexible and documented coursework is available through online continuing education for teachers, catering to educators seeking professional development related to license renewal or career advancement. These courses are specifically developed to align with state and district standards while enhancing daily classroom practice.
Content reviewed by °®¶¹´«Ã½, College of Education. Updated June 2026.
°®¶¹´«Ã½ is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
Credit recognition and acceptance may vary by state and district. Educators should verify requirements with their licensing or human resources office before enrolling.
Institutional accreditation
°®¶¹´«Ã½ has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), , since 1978.
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Find continuing education credit courses aligned to state requirements.*
Please check with your own state agency and school district to confirm that the coursework meets your state recertification or endorsements.
Flexible, affordable learning for educators
At $175 per credit, online CET courses offer a great value way to meet licensure goals. Plus, courses start monthly, so you can begin when you’re ready.
Enroll in 3 easy steps — no application needed!
Questions? Call 866-354-1800 to get help from an Enrollment Representative.
Frequently asked questions Â
Teachers can find continuing education opportunities by exploring online courses, checking with their school or district, or reviewing state licensure requirements. Many educators choose flexible online CET courses that align with renewal or professional growth goals.
Teachers can choose from continuing education courses in areas like instructional strategies, TESOL, special education, education technology, curriculum design, and educational leadership.
In most states, teachers are required to complete continuing education hours to maintain or renew their teaching license. Requirements vary by state, so educators should check with their state licensing authority.
How often teachers pursue continuing education varies by state and licensure cycle. Reviewing state renewal guidelines can help educators plan their coursework.
Continuing education lets you pursue professional development to enhance your knowledge and impact learning in your classroom. You can prepare for graduate-level opportunities, earn certificates, or prepare for licensure renewal or recertification.
You can take online classes and learn new skills that prepare you for professional growth in your education career. Learn more about Professional Development training.
Learn new skills in an online classroom from home. Classes start frequently so you can fit learning into your busy schedule. You can earn credits toward a degree at °®¶¹´«Ã½ and you may be able to transfer some credits to another college or university.
Continuing education focuses on gaining professional credentials with credit-bearing courses, including graduate-level courses. Professional Development non-college-credit training focuses on helping you gain new skills. Both opportunities help you prepare for professional growth in your career.
Online continuing education for teachers courses may cover topics such as English as a Second Language (ESL), Special Education, CTEL, curriculum and instruction, early childhood education, gifted education, educational administration and teaching strategies. Teachers can choose courses that help support professional development for licensure renewal, endorsements or professional development goals.
°®¶¹´«Ã½ online continuing education for teachers courses start at $175 per credit hour, with more than 90 online courses available. Flexible online course options can help educators pursue continuing education while balancing work and scheduling needs.
Continuing education for teachers courses at °®¶¹´«Ã½ offer graduate-level credits that may be used toward continuing education requirements or professional development hours. Note, however, that °®¶¹´«Ã½ does not issue continuing education units or professional development hours.  Educators should check with their state or district to confirm how credits may apply to licensure renewal or professional learning requirements.
*Although our continuing education for teacher’s courses are accepted by some state agencies in the United States toward teacher certifications and endorsements, this may not be the case in all states or foreign jurisdictions. If you plan to use courses for certification or endorsement, please check with your own state agency and your school district for applicability. Continuing education for teachers' courses is not eligible to apply to degree programs at °®¶¹´«Ã½. These courses are not eligible for federal financial aid.
Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether credits earned at °®¶¹´«Ã½ will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.
