Earn University Credit for Your PDI Courses
PDI partners with American College of Education (ACE) to provide graduate-level, degree-eligible credit and UC San Diego (UCSD) Division of Extended Studies to provide graduate-level continuing education credit for all courses. Depending on your career goals and school district requirements, choose the credit option that fits your needs!

Which Credit Should You Choose?
Choose American College of Education (ACE) if you:
- Want graduate-level credit that can be applied toward a master’s or doctoral program.
- Want graduate-level credit that can be used for salary advancement and/or credential renewal.
- Are seeking graduate-level, degree-eligible credit.
- Need credit for an advanced degree progression.
Learn more about earning ACE credit.
Choose UC San Diego (UCSD) Division of Extended Studies if you:
- Need course credit for salary advancement and/or credential renewal.
- Don’t need credit that is degree-eligible.
- Want credit from a well-known, highly ranked university
Learn more about earning UCSD credit.
Please note:
- PDI always recommends confirming with your state or district that our courses will count toward your intended purpose before purchasing.
- Course credit values are determined in partnership with accredited universities and may be updated to reflect current academic standards. While course content remains consistent, credit equivalencies are subject to change based on periodic reviews. We ensure all listings reflect the most current credit values at the time of enrollment.






