Professional Development
Earn Continuing Education Credit Through CPM
CPM partners with Fresno Pacific University to offer accredited professional development units for practicing teachers and administrators. Strengthen your practice and your credentials at the same time.
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About the Program
Professional Development UnitsThat Count Toward Your Credentials
CPM’s professional development workshops qualify for university credit through Fresno Pacific University’s Center for Professional Development, giving teachers a path to strengthen both their classroom practice and their professional standing.
1000 Series Course Offerings
CPM course offerings fall into the 1000 series, professional development workshops and conferences designed for teachers with baccalaureate degrees and appropriate teaching credentials. These are post-baccalaureate professional development units.
Designed for Classroom Teachers
Courses serve practicing PreK–14 teachers and administrators. They are designed in collaboration with school districts to meet specific staff development needs, built to strengthen what happens in the classroom rather than to fulfill a degree program.
District Collaboration
FPU’s Center for Professional Development works with school districts to provide courses that strengthen teachers, school districts, and the students they serve. The primary goal is meeting local staff development needs.
Seek District Approval First
Students should seek approval from appropriate district or college officials before enrolling in these courses to satisfy any degree, state credential, or local school district requirements.
Fully Accredited by WASC Fresno Pacific University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission and is authorized to offer coursework through the Center for Professional Development.
Who Can Apply
Eligibility and Requirements
These courses are designed for a specific audience. Review the requirements below before enrolling.
Practicing Teachers and Administrators
Currently working in PreK through grade 14 settings. These are not initial certification courses. They are designed for credentialed professionals already in classrooms.
Baccalaureate Degree Holders
Participants must hold a baccalaureate degree and appropriate teaching credentials. These are post-baccalaureate professional development units.
CPM Workshop Attendees
Courses correspond to CPM professional development workshops and conferences. Enrollment in the PD unit is tied to attendance at a qualifying CPM workshop.
District or College Authorization
Before enrolling, seek approval from your district or college officials if you intend to use these units toward a degree, credential, or local district requirement.
Getting Started
How to Register for Credit
Follow these steps to enroll in a CPM continuing education unit through Fresno Pacific University.
Register for a CPM Workshop or Conference
Enroll in a qualifying CPM professional development workshop or conference through the CPM Professional Learning Portal. The continuing education units correspond directly to your PD attendance.
Get Approval from Your District
Before enrolling for credit, check with your district or college officials to confirm these units will count toward your credential, degree, or district requirements.
Contact FPU’s Center for Professional Development
Reach out to Fresno Pacific University directly to enroll in the corresponding credit unit. Contact information is below.
Complete the Workshop and Coursework
Attend your CPM professional development workshop and complete any required coursework for the FPU unit. Credit is awarded upon successful completion of both requirements.
Contact FPU Center for Professional Development
Further inquiries may be directed to the FPU Center for Professional Development office.
Ready to start?
Strengthen your practice and your credentials
Find a qualifying CPM workshop or conference, then enroll for the matching credit unit through Fresno Pacific University.