Michigan Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate Renewal Requirements

Verified March 23, 2026Official source

Everything you need to renew your Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate in Michigan: required hours, accepted PD types, fees, and approved providers.

Requirements at a Glance

150

PD hours required

5

years per cycle

$60

Renewal fee

Free

Late fee

Accepted PD Activity Types

  • State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs) from approved providers
  • Michigan District Provided Professional Development (DPPD) logged as SCECHs
  • University or college semester credit hours (1 credit = 25 SCECHs)

Special Rules & Notes

Important notes for this license

  • 150 SCECHs or equivalent required per 5-year renewal cycle
  • Requires a master's degree or higher for initial issuance
  • Unlimited renewals — each renewal adds 5 years of validity
  • Managed through MOECS at mdoe.state.mi.us

Approved PD Providers

Sorted by price per hour — cheapest first. Est. total based on 150 hours needed.

No approved providers on file for this state yet. Check back soon, or visit the official DOE site for a full list.

How to Submit Your Hours

Once you've completed your 150 hours, submit your renewal application through the MichiganDepartment of Education's official online portal. Have your PD certificates ready to upload.

Go to Michigan Renewal Portal

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