How to Earn Southwest Georgia RESA PLUs with CE Credits Online
For Southwest Georgia RESA teachers earning PLUs for Georgia certificate renewal — through our partnership with Southwest Georgia RESA.
CE Credits Online offers Southwest Georgia RESA teachers fully online, self-paced professional development courses for PLUs and graduate-level credit. All courses are designed to meet your recertification and professional development needs through the RESA partnership.
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This guide covers:
- How PLUs are awarded
- How to enroll in courses
- What to expect after completion
Quick Answer
- CE Credits Online is partnered with Southwest Georgia RESA — our courses count toward your PLUs and recertification needs
- Complete your course and we'll email you a Certificate of Completion for your records
- Email your Certificate of Completion to Southwest Georgia RESA to receive your PLUs
- Courses are fully online and self-paced — you have 180 days from purchase to complete
- Optional university graduate credits are available as an add-on at checkout
How PLUs are calculated
- 15 hours = 1.5 PLUs
- 30 hours = 3 PLUs
- 45 hours = 4.5 PLUs
How to get your PLUs
All of the courses listed can be used to meet your recertification or professional development needs through Southwest Georgia RESA.
- Complete your course — once you finish, we'll email you a Certificate of Completion for your records.
- Email a copy of your Certificate of Completion to Southwest Georgia RESA to receive your PLUs:
Janna Beanblossom
Director of Professional Learning
Southwest Georgia RESA
Phone: 229-255-2781
Email: jbeanblossom@swresa.org
University Credits
If you need an official university transcript, you can add university credits when you purchase. Once you complete your course, we take care of the rest — we send all the required documentation directly to your chosen university, and they'll issue your official transcript and email you instructions for accessing it. Your transcript will include the course name, course number, number of credits, and your grade.
Graduate-level credits are available through Adams State University, Augustana University, Valley City State University, and Cal Poly Humboldt. Visit our University Partners page to learn more.
Southwest Georgia RESA PLU Program Rules
- All courses can be used to meet recertification or professional development needs through Southwest Georgia RESA — always check with your district to confirm eligibility
- Email your Certificate of Completion to Southwest Georgia RESA to receive your PLUs — Janna Beanblossom's contact information is in the How to Get Your PLUs section above.
- Certificate renewal is completed directly through the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) using your PLU documentation.
- University credits are easiest to add at purchase — if you need them after successfully completing your course, contact us within 30 days of completion and we can help
- You have 180 days (about 6 months) from purchase to complete your course
Southwest Georgia RESA PLU FAQs
How many PLUs will I earn?
The number of PLUs depends on the length of the course. As a general rule: 15 hours = 1.5 PLUs, 30 hours = 3 PLUs, and 45 hours = 4.5 PLUs. The number of hours in each course is listed on the course page — check the Credits tab for details.
What is the Type dropdown when I select a course?
The Type dropdown lets you choose your enrollment option. Course Only gives you a Certificate of Completion to submit to RESA for your PLUs. University Credits adds an official university transcript from one of our partner universities. For PLUs only, Course Only is all you need.
What does my Certificate of Completion include?
Your Certificate of Completion includes the name of the course and the number of professional development hours completed. This is what you submit to Southwest Georgia RESA to receive your PLUs.
Does CE Credits Online submit my PLU documentation to RESA?
No — you are responsible for emailing your Certificate of Completion to Southwest Georgia RESA. Once they receive it, RESA will process your PLUs.
Can I add university credits after I purchase a course?
University credits are easiest to add at purchase using the Type dropdown on the course page. If you completed a course and later find out you need university credits, contact us within 45 days of completion and we can help.
How long do I have to complete a course?
You have 180 days (about 6 months) from your purchase date to complete your course. All courses are self-paced — no scheduled sessions or live requirements.
Who do I contact with questions about my PLUs?
For questions about PLU processing, contact Southwest Georgia RESA directly at jbeanblossom@swresa.org. For questions about your course or enrollment, check out our FAQs or email support@cecreditsonline.org.
How to Enroll
- Go to our Southwest Georgia RESA courses page and select a course you'd like to take.
- On the course page, use the Type dropdown:
- Course Only — includes your Certificate of Completion to submit to RESA for PLUs
- University Credits — adds an official university transcript. A second dropdown will appear to choose your university partner.
- Add the course to your cart.
- When you are ready to check out, go to your cart and click "Check Out".
- You will be asked to log into your account or create a new account.
- Follow the enrollment and payment prompts. If you have a discount code, enter it at the end of the enrollment process.
- Upon purchase you will receive an email receipt and can log in to your course at eClassroom Sign in.
You have 180 days (about 6 months) from purchase to complete your course. After completing your course, email your Certificate of Completion to jbeanblossom@swresa.org to receive your PLUs.
If you have any questions, check out our FAQs or email support@cecreditsonline.org.