Benerd College is proud to offer professional development courses for teachers, educators, counselors, speech-language pathologists and principals across the United States.
Advance your teaching practice with flexible, research-based courses from Pacific's Center for Professional and Continuing Education. Designed for working educators, our programs help you strengthen your skills, meet credentialing needs, and bring fresh strategies to your classroom.
These courses are not applicable for a degree at Pacific but can be transferred at the discretion of your institution. An official transcript is available from Pacific upon successful completion of coursework. While it may be possible for the credits earned in these courses to be used for salary advancement and state licensing requirements, we do not provide assurance that any state licensing board or school district will accept these credits for those purposes. Individuals seeking credits for those purposes are advised to check with the appropriate agencies and gain approval prior to registering.
Accredited by The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Educator Courses
Advance your career without the commitment or expense of a degree program with Add-on Credentials at Benerd College.
Designed for California teachers who want to expand their impact by earning an additional credential in special education, multiple subjects, or a single subject area—all in a convenient, primarily online format. With courses typically ranging from 3 to 4 units each and an affordable $400 per-unit price tag, educators can quickly upskill while balancing work and life commitments.
Benerd College believes in making education accessible and meeting learners where they are at. Also, we are passionate about being a trusted and agile community partner. Here are a few ways to engage with us.