Georgia Leadership Certificate Renewal Requirements

Verified March 23, 2026Official source

Everything you need to renew your Leadership Certificate in Georgia: required hours, accepted PD types, fees, and approved providers.

Requirements at a Glance

0

PD hours required

5

years per cycle

Free

Renewal fee

Free

Late fee

Accepted PD Activity Types

  • Georgia Professional Learning Units (PLUs) from approved state, RESA, or LUA sources
  • Semester hours of university graduate coursework
  • GaPSC-approved leadership development programs
  • District-sponsored administrative professional development

Special Rules & Notes

Important notes for this license

  • 10 Georgia Professional Learning Units (PLUs) required per 5-year renewal cycle
  • Must hold or be working toward a valid teaching certificate
  • Criminal record check required at renewal
  • Renewal submitted through the GaPSC MyPSC portal at mypsc.gapsc.org

Approved PD Providers

Sorted by price per hour — cheapest first. Est. total based on 0 hours needed.

TeacherStep

Best price

Online teacher education courses for re-certification and license renewal. Offers graduate credit through Converse University.

Price / hour

$3.32

Est. total (0 hrs)

Free

States approved

6

Visit TeacherStep

How to Submit Your Hours

Once you've completed your 0 hours, submit your renewal application through the GeorgiaDepartment of Education's official online portal. Have your PD certificates ready to upload.

Go to Georgia Renewal Portal

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