Courses for Wyoming Teachers
We have helped thousands of Wyoming teachers advance their careers, increase their salaries, and fulfill their Educator License renewal requirements through the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board.
How Can We Help You?
We've carefully selected Nationally Accredited University Partners so you can earn graduate credits recognized across the country for salary advancement and license renewal in Wyoming.
Moving across the salary schedule is one of the most impactful financial decisions you can make as an educator. Wyoming uses a lane-based salary schedule where your pay is determined by your degree level and graduate credits earned. With our courses you can maximize your annual and lifetime earnings through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, professional development courses. Whether you are looking to move from the Bachelor's lane to the Master's lane or beyond, our programs are designed to provide the highest return on your educational investment.
Explore Salary Advancement CoursesAccelerate your career with a Master's Degree. We offer a selection of fully remote, graduate-level courses that can be applied directly toward a Master of Education (M.Ed.) through our partner, Colorado State University Pueblo. Earn high-quality graduate credits toward your Master's degree without stepping out of the classroom.
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Note on District Approval: Salary lane advancement in Wyoming is determined by your district's salary schedule. We recommend verifying with your district HR department that our graduate-level courses will count toward your salary lane advancement. Many Wyoming districts recognize credits from our regionally accredited university partners — including University of Massachusetts Global, Valley City State University, CSU Pueblo, and Adams State University. Check your district →
📄 Wyoming Educator License Renewal Requirements
Wyoming educators who hold an Educator License must complete 5 Professional Development/Renewal Credits during each 5-year license cycle to renew. The most straightforward way to earn these credits is through college coursework from an accredited institution — 1 semester credit hour = 1 PTSB renewal credit. This means just two 3-credit graduate courses (6 credits total) fully satisfies the entire 5-year renewal requirement — with one credit to spare — while simultaneously advancing your salary lane.
Renewal credits may also be earned through PTSB-approved workshops, district professional development, or National Board Certification. College coursework from an accredited institution is the most verifiable and widely recognized option, and the only path that simultaneously advances your salary lane.
Renewal Requirements at a Glance
| License Type | Renewal Cycle | Credits Required | CFT Courses Needed |
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| Educator License (current standard) | 5 years | 5 renewal credits | 2 courses (3 credits each) — satisfies & exceeds requirement |
| Professional Teaching License (obsolete, 10-year) | 10 years | 10 semester hours | 4 courses (3 credits each) — fully satisfies requirement |
How CFT graduate credits satisfy Wyoming renewal: Under Wyoming Administrative Code 019-8 §§ 8-6, 1 semester credit hour = 1 PTSB renewal credit. The current Educator License requires 5 renewal credits per 5-year cycle. This means:
- 1 CFT course (3 credits) = 3 PTSB renewal credits (covers 60% of renewal requirement)
- 2 CFT courses (6 credits) = 6 PTSB renewal credits — fully satisfies the 5-year Educator License renewal (with 1 credit to spare)
College Coursework Eligibility Rules
- Coursework must be completed at an accredited institution — all CFT university partners meet this requirement
- Credits must be earned within the 5-year license validity period
- A complete renewal application must be received before your current license expires — PTSB encourages renewing up to 6 months early
- Documentation (official transcript) must be submitted with your renewal application to PTSB
- The same transcript can simultaneously be submitted to your district HR department for salary lane advancement
- Payment can be made by check, cashier's check, money order, or credit card
⚠️ Renew Early — Avoid Summer Delays: The Wyoming PTSB accepts renewal applications up to 6 months before your license expiration date. Renewing early helps you avoid the longer processing times experienced during summer months. When renewing early, your new license validity dates will remain the same as those listed on your current license — they do not start over from the renewal date.
Renewal Submission Process
Wyoming educators submit renewal applications through the PTSB Online Portal at ptsbonline.wyo.gov. Submit official transcripts as documentation for college credit renewal. Contact PTSB at 307-777-7291 or [email protected] for current fee schedules and processing timelines. All endorsement areas on your license renew at the same time as your Educator License.
Source: Wyoming Administrative Code 019-8 §§ 8-6 and Wyoming PTSB. Requirements current as of 2025–26.
The Wyoming Teacher Salary Schedule: What You Need to Know
Wyoming uses a lane-based salary schedule where your pay is determined by your degree level and graduate credits earned. The table below shows real salary data from Campbell County School District #1 — one of Wyoming's highest-paying school districts — comparing the lowest lane (Bachelor's degree) against the highest available lane (Doctorate) at the same experience level. What makes Wyoming's schedule particularly striking is that the BA lane caps at just 6 steps, while the Doctorate lane continues growing for 24 steps — creating a gap that accelerates dramatically over a career.
| Years of Experience | BA — Lowest Lane | MA Lane | Highest Lane (Doctorate) | BA → DR Diff |
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| Entry (Year 1) | $56,000 | $60,800 | $65,600 | +$9,600/yr |
| 5 years | $60,800 | $65,600 | $70,400 | +$9,600/yr |
| 10 years | $62,000 (capped) | $72,800 | $76,400 | +$14,400/yr |
| 15 years | $62,000 (capped) | $81,200 | $82,400 | +$20,400/yr |
| 20 years | $62,000 (capped) | $81,200 (capped) | $88,400 | +$26,400/yr |
| 25 years (top) | $62,000 (capped) | $81,200 (capped) | $93,200 | +$31,200/yr |
Source: Campbell County School District #1 (CCSD1) 2025–2026 Certified Salary Schedule. BA lane caps at step 6; Doctorate lane continues to step 24. Individual districts vary — use our Salary Calculator to see your personalized numbers.
What this means in practice: The BA lane in Campbell County caps at $62,000 after just 6 years of experience and never increases again. Meanwhile, the Doctorate lane continues growing for 24 steps, reaching $93,200 — a difference of $31,200 per year at the top step. This means a Wyoming teacher who advances lanes doesn't just earn more early in their career — the gap keeps growing every single year. Over a 25-year career, that differential accumulates to over $466,000 in additional earnings.
The dual benefit most Wyoming teachers overlook: Every graduate semester credit you earn with Credits for Teachers counts toward your PTSB Educator License renewal and moves you closer to the next salary lane. Two 3-credit courses (6 credits total) fully satisfies the 5-year renewal requirement while simultaneously advancing your lane. There is no more efficient investment in your teaching career.
Why Starting Early Changes Everything
Salary advancement works like compound interest. The sooner you earn graduate credits and move across the salary schedule, the more years you earn at the higher rate. The cards below show the Wyoming-specific lifetime earnings difference between a teacher who stays in the Bachelor's lane for their entire career versus one who advances to the highest available lane — calculated using real salary data from Campbell County School District #1 over a 25-year career.
What this means: A Campbell County teacher who advances from the Bachelor's lane to the fully maximized Doctorate lane earns over $466,000 more over a 25-year career. What makes Wyoming's schedule uniquely powerful is the BA lane cap — it stops growing after just 6 years. Every year after that, the gap between the BA lane and higher lanes widens, from +$9,600/yr at entry to +$31,200/yr at the top step. The earlier you start advancing lanes, the more years you spend earning at the higher rate.
📈 Find Your Personalized Salary Roadmap: Not sure how much you could earn by advancing lanes? Use our free Salary Calculator to see exactly how much more you could earn based on your current lane, district, and years of experience.
Our University Partners
We've carefully selected Nationally Accredited University Partners so you can earn graduate credits recognized across the country for salary advancement and license renewal in Wyoming.
Invest in Your Career. Maximize Your Earnings.
The investment you make today pays dividends throughout your entire teaching career.
📈 See Your Personalized Numbers: Every teacher's situation is different. Use our free Salary Calculator to see exactly how much more you could earn based on your current lane, district, and years of experience.
Three Steps to Advance Your Career
The process is straightforward. Our team is with you at every step.
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Browse and Select Your Courses
Choose from our catalog of graduate-level, self-paced online courses. Select the university partner and credit option that best fits your goals — whether you're pursuing a lane change, building your renewal credits, or working toward a full Master's degree.
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Complete Your Coursework Online
All courses are 100% online and self-paced. Complete them on your own schedule — evenings, weekends, or summer break. Most teachers finish a 3-credit course in 4–8 weeks while continuing to teach full-time.
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Submit Your Official Transcript to PTSB
Upon completion, your university partner will provide an official transcript. Submit your renewal application through the PTSB Online Portal at ptsbonline.wyo.gov with the transcript as documentation for your renewal credits. The same transcript can simultaneously be submitted to your district HR department for salary lane advancement.
What Educators Are Saying
Thousands of teachers have used Credits for Teachers to advance their careers and increase their salaries.
"I had no idea how much the lane difference added up over time. The BA lane in my district caps out so early — moving to the MA lane changed my salary significantly, and the same courses counted toward my PTSB renewal. I wish I had started earlier."
"The courses were genuinely useful and I could do them on my own schedule. My district accepted the credits without any issues, and I knocked out my PTSB renewal credits at the same time as my lane change."
"I was skeptical at first, but it's completely legitimate. I've now moved two lanes in three years and I'm earning significantly more per year than when I started — while also staying current on my PTSB renewal requirements."
Frequently Asked Questions
Wyoming Educator License holders must complete 5 Professional Development/Renewal Credits during each 5-year license cycle (Wyoming Administrative Code 019-8 §§ 8-6). College coursework from an accredited institution counts at a rate of 1 semester credit = 1 PTSB renewal credit. Two 3-credit CFT courses (6 credits total) fully satisfies the renewal requirement with one credit to spare. Credits may also be earned through PTSB-approved workshops or National Board Certification activities.
Yes. Wyoming Administrative Code 019-8 §§ 8-6 accepts college coursework from accredited institutions for renewal credit. All of CFT's university partners — University of Massachusetts Global, Valley City State University, CSU Pueblo, and Adams State University — hold regional accreditation recognized by the Wyoming PTSB. Submit official transcripts with your renewal application through the PTSB Online Portal at ptsbonline.wyo.gov.
Many Wyoming districts use lane-based salary schedules where graduate credits earned beyond your degree can advance you to higher-paying lanes — but policies vary by district. Some districts have formal lane change policies, while others handle credit recognition differently. We recommend verifying with your district HR department that credits from our regionally accredited university partners will count toward your salary lane advancement. You can also use our District Credit Approval Tool to check how your district handles graduate credit recognition.
Many Wyoming school districts use a lane-based salary schedule where your pay is determined by your degree level and graduate credits earned. Common lanes include: BA (Bachelor's degree), BA+15, BA+30, BA+45, MA (Master's degree), MA+15, MA+30, MA+45, and DR (Doctorate) — though lane names and structures vary by district. A key feature of many Wyoming schedules is that lower lanes (like BA) cap at fewer steps, while higher lanes continue growing for more years. In many districts, you submit official transcripts to your HR department to request a lane change. Policies differ, so we recommend checking with your district directly or using our District Credit Approval Tool.
Yes — this is one of the most powerful aspects of earning graduate credits through CFT. The same official transcript from your university partner can be submitted to the PTSB Online Portal for renewal documentation and to your district HR department for salary lane advancement. You earn the renewal credits and the lane advancement simultaneously from a single course investment.
The Wyoming PTSB requires that a complete renewal application be received before your current license expires. Incomplete applications can delay processing and may result in cancellation. PTSB encourages renewing up to 6 months before your expiration date to avoid the longer wait times experienced during summer months. If your license lapses, contact PTSB directly at 307-777-7291 or [email protected] for guidance on reinstatement.
Wyoming educators submit renewal applications through the PTSB Online Portal at ptsbonline.wyo.gov. Submit official transcripts as documentation for college credit renewal. Payment can be made by check, cashier's check, money order, or credit card. Contact PTSB at 307-777-7291 or [email protected] for current fee schedules and processing timelines. All endorsement areas on your license renew at the same time as your Educator License.
Yes. All Credits for Teachers courses are 100% online and self-paced. There are no set class times, no live sessions to attend, and no commuting. Most teachers complete a 3-credit course in 4–8 weeks while continuing to teach full-time. You can work on coursework during evenings, weekends, or summer break — entirely on your own schedule.
We've partnered with Affirm to offer flexible payment options. Split your course costs into manageable monthly payments that fit your budget. For licenses and disclosures, see affirm.com/licenses.
PLEASE NOTE: The content provided on this page is solely provided for informational purposes and does not exempt users from their responsibility to ensure that our courses meet their state's continuing education requirements. Please check with your state certification agency for up-to-date policies for teacher certification renewal/continuing education.