diff --git a/common/djangoapps/course_modes/models.py b/common/djangoapps/course_modes/models.py
index 066173bf8c..c077cffd1f 100644
--- a/common/djangoapps/course_modes/models.py
+++ b/common/djangoapps/course_modes/models.py
@@ -134,6 +134,8 @@ class CourseMode(models.Model):
             raise ValidationError(
                 _(u"Professional education modes are not allowed to have expiration_datetime set.")
             )
+        if self.is_verified_slug(self.mode_slug) and self.min_price <= 0:
+            raise ValidationError(_(u"Verified modes cannot be free."))
 
     def save(self, force_insert=False, force_update=False, using=None):
         # Ensure currency is always lowercase.
diff --git a/common/djangoapps/course_modes/tests/factories.py b/common/djangoapps/course_modes/tests/factories.py
index 853922bb32..935e302c4a 100644
--- a/common/djangoapps/course_modes/tests/factories.py
+++ b/common/djangoapps/course_modes/tests/factories.py
@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
+import random
+
 from course_modes.models import CourseMode
 from factory.django import DjangoModelFactory
+from factory import lazy_attribute
 from opaque_keys.edx.locations import SlashSeparatedCourseKey
 
 
@@ -11,8 +14,16 @@ class CourseModeFactory(DjangoModelFactory):
 
     course_id = SlashSeparatedCourseKey('MITx', '999', 'Robot_Super_Course')
     mode_slug = 'audit'
-    mode_display_name = 'audit course'
-    min_price = 0
     currency = 'usd'
     expiration_datetime = None
     suggested_prices = ''
+
+    @lazy_attribute
+    def min_price(self):
+        if CourseMode.is_verified_slug(self.mode_slug):
+            return random.randint(1, 100)
+        return 0
+
+    @lazy_attribute
+    def mode_display_name(self):
+        return '{0} course'.format(self.mode_slug)
diff --git a/common/djangoapps/course_modes/tests/test_admin.py b/common/djangoapps/course_modes/tests/test_admin.py
index 939c62d3d8..23844811bb 100644
--- a/common/djangoapps/course_modes/tests/test_admin.py
+++ b/common/djangoapps/course_modes/tests/test_admin.py
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ from xmodule.modulestore.tests.factories import CourseFactory
 from student.tests.factories import UserFactory
 from course_modes.models import CourseMode
 from course_modes.admin import CourseModeForm
+from course_modes.tests.factories import CourseModeFactory
 
 # Technically, we shouldn't be importing verify_student, since it's
 # defined in the LMS and course_modes is in common.  However, the benefits
@@ -178,7 +179,7 @@ class AdminCourseModeFormTest(ModuleStoreTestCase):
 
     def _configure(self, mode, upgrade_deadline=None, verification_deadline=None):
         """Configure course modes and deadlines. """
-        course_mode = CourseMode.objects.create(
+        course_mode = CourseModeFactory.create(
             mode_slug=mode,
             mode_display_name=mode,
         )
@@ -193,7 +194,7 @@ class AdminCourseModeFormTest(ModuleStoreTestCase):
 
     def _admin_form(self, mode, upgrade_deadline=None):
         """Load the course mode admin form. """
-        course_mode = CourseMode.objects.create(
+        course_mode = CourseModeFactory.create(
             course_id=self.course.id,
             mode_slug=mode,
         )
diff --git a/common/djangoapps/course_modes/tests/test_models.py b/common/djangoapps/course_modes/tests/test_models.py
index 0d525128dc..c0bc61522e 100644
--- a/common/djangoapps/course_modes/tests/test_models.py
+++ b/common/djangoapps/course_modes/tests/test_models.py
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ import pytz
 
 from course_modes.helpers import enrollment_mode_display
 from course_modes.models import CourseMode, Mode
+from course_modes.tests.factories import CourseModeFactory
 
 
 @ddt.ddt
@@ -74,9 +75,9 @@ class CourseModeModelTest(TestCase):
         Find the modes for a course with only one mode
         """
 
-        self.create_mode('verified', 'Verified Certificate')
+        self.create_mode('verified', 'Verified Certificate', 10)
         modes = CourseMode.modes_for_course(self.course_key)
-        mode = Mode(u'verified', u'Verified Certificate', 0, '', 'usd', None, None, None)
+        mode = Mode(u'verified', u'Verified Certificate', 10, '', 'usd', None, None, None)
         self.assertEqual([mode], modes)
 
         modes_dict = CourseMode.modes_for_course_dict(self.course_key)
@@ -89,7 +90,7 @@ class CourseModeModelTest(TestCase):
         Finding the modes when there's multiple modes
         """
         mode1 = Mode(u'honor', u'Honor Code Certificate', 0, '', 'usd', None, None, None)
-        mode2 = Mode(u'verified', u'Verified Certificate', 0, '', 'usd', None, None, None)
+        mode2 = Mode(u'verified', u'Verified Certificate', 10, '', 'usd', None, None, None)
         set_modes = [mode1, mode2]
         for mode in set_modes:
             self.create_mode(mode.slug, mode.name, mode.min_price, mode.suggested_prices)
@@ -119,7 +120,7 @@ class CourseModeModelTest(TestCase):
         self.assertEqual(80, CourseMode.min_course_price_for_currency(self.course_key, 'cny'))
 
     def test_modes_for_course_expired(self):
-        expired_mode, _status = self.create_mode('verified', 'Verified Certificate')
+        expired_mode, _status = self.create_mode('verified', 'Verified Certificate', 10)
         expired_mode.expiration_datetime = datetime.now(pytz.UTC) + timedelta(days=-1)
         expired_mode.save()
         modes = CourseMode.modes_for_course(self.course_key)
@@ -133,7 +134,7 @@ class CourseModeModelTest(TestCase):
         expiration_datetime = datetime.now(pytz.UTC) + timedelta(days=1)
         expired_mode.expiration_datetime = expiration_datetime
         expired_mode.save()
-        expired_mode_value = Mode(u'verified', u'Verified Certificate', 0, '', 'usd', expiration_datetime, None, None)
+        expired_mode_value = Mode(u'verified', u'Verified Certificate', 10, '', 'usd', expiration_datetime, None, None)
         modes = CourseMode.modes_for_course(self.course_key)
         self.assertEqual([expired_mode_value, mode1], modes)
 
@@ -141,14 +142,14 @@ class CourseModeModelTest(TestCase):
         self.assertEqual([CourseMode.DEFAULT_MODE], modes)
 
     def test_verified_mode_for_course(self):
-        self.create_mode('verified', 'Verified Certificate')
+        self.create_mode('verified', 'Verified Certificate', 10)
 
         mode = CourseMode.verified_mode_for_course(self.course_key)
 
         self.assertEqual(mode.slug, 'verified')
 
         # verify that the professional mode is preferred
-        self.create_mode('professional', 'Professional Education Verified Certificate')
+        self.create_mode('professional', 'Professional Education Verified Certificate', 10)
 
         mode = CourseMode.verified_mode_for_course(self.course_key)
 
@@ -163,9 +164,8 @@ class CourseModeModelTest(TestCase):
         verified, _ = self.create_mode('verified', 'Verified', min_price=5)
         self.assertTrue(CourseMode.has_payment_options(self.course_key))
 
-        # Unset verified's minimum price.
-        verified.min_price = 0
-        verified.save()
+        # Remove the verified option.
+        verified.delete()
         self.assertFalse(CourseMode.has_payment_options(self.course_key))
 
         # Finally, give the honor mode payment options
@@ -215,7 +215,7 @@ class CourseModeModelTest(TestCase):
         past = now - timedelta(days=1)
 
         # Unexpired, no expiration date
-        CourseMode.objects.create(
+        CourseModeFactory.create(
             course_id=self.course_key,
             mode_display_name="Honor No Expiration",
             mode_slug="honor_no_expiration",
@@ -223,7 +223,7 @@ class CourseModeModelTest(TestCase):
         )
 
         # Unexpired, expiration date in future
-        CourseMode.objects.create(
+        CourseModeFactory.create(
             course_id=self.course_key,
             mode_display_name="Honor Not Expired",
             mode_slug="honor_not_expired",
@@ -231,7 +231,7 @@ class CourseModeModelTest(TestCase):
         )
 
         # Expired
-        CourseMode.objects.create(
+        CourseModeFactory.create(
             course_id=self.course_key,
             mode_display_name="Verified Expired",
             mode_slug="verified_expired",
@@ -306,9 +306,9 @@ class CourseModeModelTest(TestCase):
     def test_invalid_mode_expiration(self, mode_slug, exp_dt):
         is_error_expected = CourseMode.is_professional_slug(mode_slug) and exp_dt is not None
         try:
-            self.create_mode(mode_slug=mode_slug, mode_name=mode_slug.title(), expiration_datetime=exp_dt)
+            self.create_mode(mode_slug=mode_slug, mode_name=mode_slug.title(), expiration_datetime=exp_dt, min_price=10)
             self.assertFalse(is_error_expected, "Expected a ValidationError to be thrown.")
-        except ValidationError, exc:
+        except ValidationError as exc:
             self.assertTrue(is_error_expected, "Did not expect a ValidationError to be thrown.")
             self.assertEqual(
                 exc.messages,
@@ -367,7 +367,7 @@ class CourseModeModelTest(TestCase):
     def test_hide_credit_modes(self, available_modes, expected_selectable_modes):
         # Create the course modes
         for mode in available_modes:
-            CourseMode.objects.create(
+            CourseModeFactory.create(
                 course_id=self.course_key,
                 mode_display_name=mode,
                 mode_slug=mode,
@@ -406,7 +406,7 @@ class CourseModeModelTest(TestCase):
 
     def test_expiration_datetime_explicitly_set(self):
         """ Verify that setting the expiration_date property sets the explicit flag. """
-        verified_mode, __ = self.create_mode('verified', 'Verified Certificate')
+        verified_mode, __ = self.create_mode('verified', 'Verified Certificate', 10)
         now = datetime.now()
         verified_mode.expiration_datetime = now
 
@@ -415,7 +415,7 @@ class CourseModeModelTest(TestCase):
 
     def test_expiration_datetime_not_explicitly_set(self):
         """ Verify that setting the _expiration_date property does not set the explicit flag. """
-        verified_mode, __ = self.create_mode('verified', 'Verified Certificate')
+        verified_mode, __ = self.create_mode('verified', 'Verified Certificate', 10)
         now = datetime.now()
         verified_mode._expiration_datetime = now  # pylint: disable=protected-access
 
@@ -424,7 +424,7 @@ class CourseModeModelTest(TestCase):
 
     def test_expiration_datetime_explicitly_set_to_none(self):
         """ Verify that setting the _expiration_date property does not set the explicit flag. """
-        verified_mode, __ = self.create_mode('verified', 'Verified Certificate')
+        verified_mode, __ = self.create_mode('verified', 'Verified Certificate', 10)
         self.assertFalse(verified_mode.expiration_datetime_is_explicit)
 
         verified_mode.expiration_datetime = None
@@ -443,3 +443,21 @@ class CourseModeModelTest(TestCase):
     def test_eligible_for_cert(self, mode_slug, expected_eligibility):
         """Verify that non-audit modes are eligible for a cert."""
         self.assertEqual(CourseMode.is_eligible_for_certificate(mode_slug), expected_eligibility)
+
+    @ddt.data(
+        (CourseMode.AUDIT, False),
+        (CourseMode.HONOR, False),
+        (CourseMode.VERIFIED, True),
+        (CourseMode.CREDIT_MODE, False),
+        (CourseMode.PROFESSIONAL, True),
+        (CourseMode.NO_ID_PROFESSIONAL_MODE, False),
+    )
+    @ddt.unpack
+    def test_verified_min_price(self, mode_slug, is_error_expected):
+        """Verify that verified modes have a price."""
+        try:
+            self.create_mode(mode_slug=mode_slug, mode_name=mode_slug.title(), min_price=0)
+        except ValidationError:
+            self.assertTrue(is_error_expected, "Did not expect a ValidationError to be thrown.")
+        else:
+            self.assertFalse(is_error_expected, "Expected a ValidationError to be thrown.")
diff --git a/common/djangoapps/course_modes/tests/test_signals.py b/common/djangoapps/course_modes/tests/test_signals.py
index 36d0dde1d2..984f231f3c 100644
--- a/common/djangoapps/course_modes/tests/test_signals.py
+++ b/common/djangoapps/course_modes/tests/test_signals.py
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ class CourseModeSignalTest(ModuleStoreTestCase):
     @ddt.data(1, 14, 30)
     def test_verified_mode(self, verification_window):
         """ Verify signal updates expiration to configured time period before course end for verified mode. """
-        course_mode, __ = self.create_mode('verified', 'verified')
+        course_mode, __ = self.create_mode('verified', 'verified', 10)
         self.assertIsNone(course_mode.expiration_datetime)
 
         with patch('course_modes.models.CourseModeExpirationConfig.current') as config:
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ class CourseModeSignalTest(ModuleStoreTestCase):
     @ddt.data(1, 14, 30)
     def test_verified_mode_explicitly_set(self, verification_window):
         """ Verify signal does not update expiration for verified mode with explicitly set expiration. """
-        course_mode, __ = self.create_mode('verified', 'verified')
+        course_mode, __ = self.create_mode('verified', 'verified', 10)
         course_mode.expiration_datetime_is_explicit = True
         self.assertIsNone(course_mode.expiration_datetime)
 
diff --git a/common/djangoapps/course_modes/tests/test_views.py b/common/djangoapps/course_modes/tests/test_views.py
index 23f1f5dcc8..21e3c347ca 100644
--- a/common/djangoapps/course_modes/tests/test_views.py
+++ b/common/djangoapps/course_modes/tests/test_views.py
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ class CourseModeViewTest(UrlResetMixin, ModuleStoreTestCase):
     def test_redirect_to_dashboard(self, is_active, enrollment_mode, redirect):
         # Create the course modes
         for mode in ('audit', 'honor', 'verified'):
-            CourseModeFactory(mode_slug=mode, course_id=self.course.id)
+            CourseModeFactory.create(mode_slug=mode, course_id=self.course.id)
 
         # Enroll the user in the test course
         if enrollment_mode is not None:
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ class CourseModeViewTest(UrlResetMixin, ModuleStoreTestCase):
 
     def test_no_id_redirect(self):
         # Create the course modes
-        CourseModeFactory(mode_slug=CourseMode.NO_ID_PROFESSIONAL_MODE, course_id=self.course.id, min_price=100)
+        CourseModeFactory.create(mode_slug=CourseMode.NO_ID_PROFESSIONAL_MODE, course_id=self.course.id, min_price=100)
 
         # Enroll the user in the test course
         CourseEnrollmentFactory(
@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ class CourseModeViewTest(UrlResetMixin, ModuleStoreTestCase):
     def test_no_enrollment(self):
         # Create the course modes
         for mode in ('audit', 'honor', 'verified'):
-            CourseModeFactory(mode_slug=mode, course_id=self.course.id)
+            CourseModeFactory.create(mode_slug=mode, course_id=self.course.id)
 
         # User visits the track selection page directly without ever enrolling
         url = reverse('course_modes_choose', args=[unicode(self.course.id)])
@@ -103,9 +103,9 @@ class CourseModeViewTest(UrlResetMixin, ModuleStoreTestCase):
 
         # Create the course modes
         for mode in ('audit', 'honor'):
-            CourseModeFactory(mode_slug=mode, course_id=self.course.id)
+            CourseModeFactory.create(mode_slug=mode, course_id=self.course.id)
 
-        CourseModeFactory(
+        CourseModeFactory.create(
             mode_slug='verified',
             course_id=self.course.id,
             suggested_prices=price_list
@@ -137,7 +137,7 @@ class CourseModeViewTest(UrlResetMixin, ModuleStoreTestCase):
     def test_credit_upsell_message(self, available_modes, show_upsell):
         # Create the course modes
         for mode in available_modes:
-            CourseModeFactory(mode_slug=mode, course_id=self.course.id)
+            CourseModeFactory.create(mode_slug=mode, course_id=self.course.id)
 
         # Check whether credit upsell is shown on the page
         # This should *only* be shown when a credit mode is available
@@ -152,7 +152,7 @@ class CourseModeViewTest(UrlResetMixin, ModuleStoreTestCase):
     @ddt.data('professional', 'no-id-professional')
     def test_professional_enrollment(self, mode):
         # The only course mode is professional ed
-        CourseModeFactory(mode_slug=mode, course_id=self.course.id, min_price=1)
+        CourseModeFactory.create(mode_slug=mode, course_id=self.course.id, min_price=1)
 
         # Go to the "choose your track" page
         choose_track_url = reverse('course_modes_choose', args=[unicode(self.course.id)])
@@ -192,8 +192,8 @@ class CourseModeViewTest(UrlResetMixin, ModuleStoreTestCase):
     def test_choose_mode_redirect(self, course_mode, expected_redirect):
         # Create the course modes
         for mode in ('audit', 'honor', 'verified'):
-            min_price = 0 if course_mode in ["honor", "audit"] else 1
-            CourseModeFactory(mode_slug=mode, course_id=self.course.id, min_price=min_price)
+            min_price = 0 if mode in ["honor", "audit"] else 1
+            CourseModeFactory.create(mode_slug=mode, course_id=self.course.id, min_price=min_price)
 
         # Choose the mode (POST request)
         choose_track_url = reverse('course_modes_choose', args=[unicode(self.course.id)])
@@ -214,8 +214,8 @@ class CourseModeViewTest(UrlResetMixin, ModuleStoreTestCase):
 
     def test_remember_donation_for_course(self):
         # Create the course modes
-        for mode in ('honor', 'verified'):
-            CourseModeFactory(mode_slug=mode, course_id=self.course.id)
+        CourseModeFactory.create(mode_slug='honor', course_id=self.course.id)
+        CourseModeFactory.create(mode_slug='verified', course_id=self.course.id, min_price=1)
 
         # Choose the mode (POST request)
         choose_track_url = reverse('course_modes_choose', args=[unicode(self.course.id)])
@@ -232,7 +232,7 @@ class CourseModeViewTest(UrlResetMixin, ModuleStoreTestCase):
     def test_successful_default_enrollment(self):
         # Create the course modes
         for mode in (CourseMode.DEFAULT_MODE_SLUG, 'verified'):
-            CourseModeFactory(mode_slug=mode, course_id=self.course.id)
+            CourseModeFactory.create(mode_slug=mode, course_id=self.course.id)
 
         # Enroll the user in the default mode (honor) to emulate
         # automatic enrollment
@@ -254,7 +254,7 @@ class CourseModeViewTest(UrlResetMixin, ModuleStoreTestCase):
     def test_unsupported_enrollment_mode_failure(self):
         # Create the supported course modes
         for mode in ('honor', 'verified'):
-            CourseModeFactory(mode_slug=mode, course_id=self.course.id)
+            CourseModeFactory.create(mode_slug=mode, course_id=self.course.id)
 
         # Choose an unsupported mode (POST request)
         choose_track_url = reverse('course_modes_choose', args=[unicode(self.course.id)])
@@ -329,7 +329,7 @@ class CourseModeViewTest(UrlResetMixin, ModuleStoreTestCase):
     def test_hide_nav(self):
         # Create the course modes
         for mode in ["honor", "verified"]:
-            CourseModeFactory(mode_slug=mode, course_id=self.course.id)
+            CourseModeFactory.create(mode_slug=mode, course_id=self.course.id)
 
         # Load the track selection page
         url = reverse('course_modes_choose', args=[unicode(self.course.id)])
@@ -351,8 +351,8 @@ class TrackSelectionEmbargoTest(UrlResetMixin, ModuleStoreTestCase):
 
         # Create a course and course modes
         self.course = CourseFactory.create()
-        CourseModeFactory(mode_slug='honor', course_id=self.course.id)
-        CourseModeFactory(mode_slug='verified', course_id=self.course.id, min_price=10)
+        CourseModeFactory.create(mode_slug='honor', course_id=self.course.id)
+        CourseModeFactory.create(mode_slug='verified', course_id=self.course.id, min_price=10)
 
         # Create a user and log in
         self.user = UserFactory.create(username="Bob", email="bob@example.com", password="edx")
diff --git a/common/djangoapps/student/tests/test_recent_enrollments.py b/common/djangoapps/student/tests/test_recent_enrollments.py
index d518f3f2af..943e348eed 100644
--- a/common/djangoapps/student/tests/test_recent_enrollments.py
+++ b/common/djangoapps/student/tests/test_recent_enrollments.py
@@ -182,7 +182,7 @@ class TestRecentEnrollments(ModuleStoreTestCase, XssTestMixin):
 
         # Create the course mode(s)
         for mode, min_price in course_modes:
-            CourseModeFactory(mode_slug=mode, course_id=self.course.id, min_price=min_price)
+            CourseModeFactory.create(mode_slug=mode, course_id=self.course.id, min_price=min_price)
 
         self.enrollment.mode = enrollment_mode
         self.enrollment.save()
@@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ class TestRecentEnrollments(ModuleStoreTestCase, XssTestMixin):
 
         # Create a white-label course mode
         # (honor mode with a price set)
-        CourseModeFactory(mode_slug="honor", course_id=self.course.id, min_price=100)
+        CourseModeFactory.create(mode_slug="honor", course_id=self.course.id, min_price=100)
 
         # Check that the donate button is NOT displayed
         self.client.login(username=self.student.username, password=self.PASSWORD)
diff --git a/common/djangoapps/student/tests/test_verification_status.py b/common/djangoapps/student/tests/test_verification_status.py
index 498a147fa2..013bf53b1d 100644
--- a/common/djangoapps/student/tests/test_verification_status.py
+++ b/common/djangoapps/student/tests/test_verification_status.py
@@ -245,7 +245,7 @@ class TestCourseVerificationStatus(UrlResetMixin, ModuleStoreTestCase):
         # Adding another verification with different course.
         # Its created_at is greater than course deadline.
         course2 = CourseFactory.create()
-        CourseModeFactory(
+        CourseModeFactory.create(
             course_id=course2.id,
             mode_slug="verified",
             expiration_datetime=self.PAST
@@ -277,7 +277,7 @@ class TestCourseVerificationStatus(UrlResetMixin, ModuleStoreTestCase):
             enrollment_mode (str): The mode of the enrollment.
 
         """
-        CourseModeFactory(
+        CourseModeFactory.create(
             course_id=self.course.id,
             mode_slug="verified",
             expiration_datetime=deadline
diff --git a/common/djangoapps/student/tests/tests.py b/common/djangoapps/student/tests/tests.py
index 986a97f3c4..e4a9881ac2 100644
--- a/common/djangoapps/student/tests/tests.py
+++ b/common/djangoapps/student/tests/tests.py
@@ -226,7 +226,7 @@ class DashboardTest(ModuleStoreTestCase):
         """
         Check that the css class and the status message are in the dashboard html.
         """
-        CourseModeFactory(mode_slug=mode, course_id=self.course.id)
+        CourseModeFactory.create(mode_slug=mode, course_id=self.course.id)
         CourseEnrollment.enroll(self.user, self.course.location.course_key, mode=mode)
 
         if mode == 'verified':
@@ -260,7 +260,7 @@ class DashboardTest(ModuleStoreTestCase):
         """
         Check that the css class and the status message are not in the dashboard html.
         """
-        CourseModeFactory(mode_slug=mode, course_id=self.course.id)
+        CourseModeFactory.create(mode_slug=mode, course_id=self.course.id)
         CourseEnrollment.enroll(self.user, self.course.location.course_key, mode=mode)
 
         if mode == 'verified':
diff --git a/lms/djangoapps/certificates/tests/test_api.py b/lms/djangoapps/certificates/tests/test_api.py
index 357dae3659..fda6acb811 100644
--- a/lms/djangoapps/certificates/tests/test_api.py
+++ b/lms/djangoapps/certificates/tests/test_api.py
@@ -369,8 +369,8 @@ class GenerateExampleCertificatesTest(TestCase):
 
     def test_generate_example_certs_with_verified_mode(self):
         # Create verified and honor modes for the course
-        CourseModeFactory(course_id=self.COURSE_KEY, mode_slug='honor')
-        CourseModeFactory(course_id=self.COURSE_KEY, mode_slug='verified')
+        CourseModeFactory.create(course_id=self.COURSE_KEY, mode_slug='honor')
+        CourseModeFactory.create(course_id=self.COURSE_KEY, mode_slug='verified')
 
         # Generate certificates for the course
         with self._mock_xqueue() as mock_queue:
diff --git a/lms/djangoapps/courseware/tests/test_views.py b/lms/djangoapps/courseware/tests/test_views.py
index 001af735a2..9da580a58b 100644
--- a/lms/djangoapps/courseware/tests/test_views.py
+++ b/lms/djangoapps/courseware/tests/test_views.py
@@ -484,9 +484,9 @@ class ViewsTestCase(ModuleStoreTestCase):
             (verified_course_deadline_passed, CourseMode.AUDIT, datetime.now(UTC) - timedelta(days=1))
         )
         for course, mode, expiration in enrollments:
-            CourseModeFactory(mode_slug=CourseMode.AUDIT, course_id=course)
+            CourseModeFactory.create(mode_slug=CourseMode.AUDIT, course_id=course)
             if course != non_verified_course:
-                CourseModeFactory(mode_slug=CourseMode.VERIFIED, course_id=course, expiration_datetime=expiration)
+                CourseModeFactory.create(mode_slug=CourseMode.VERIFIED, course_id=course, expiration_datetime=expiration)
             CourseEnrollmentFactory(course_id=course, user=self.user, mode=mode)
 
         self.client.login(username=self.user.username, password=self.password)
diff --git a/lms/djangoapps/instructor/tests/test_api.py b/lms/djangoapps/instructor/tests/test_api.py
index ebfe42c322..51d16b7da0 100644
--- a/lms/djangoapps/instructor/tests/test_api.py
+++ b/lms/djangoapps/instructor/tests/test_api.py
@@ -396,7 +396,7 @@ class TestInstructorAPIBulkAccountCreationAndEnrollment(SharedModuleStoreTestCas
 
         # Create a course with mode 'audit'
         cls.audit_course = CourseFactory.create()
-        CourseModeFactory(course_id=cls.audit_course.id, mode_slug=CourseMode.AUDIT)
+        CourseModeFactory.create(course_id=cls.audit_course.id, mode_slug=CourseMode.AUDIT)
 
         cls.url = reverse(
             'register_and_enroll_students', kwargs={'course_id': unicode(cls.course.id)}
@@ -410,7 +410,7 @@ class TestInstructorAPIBulkAccountCreationAndEnrollment(SharedModuleStoreTestCas
 
         # Create a course with mode 'honor' and with price
         self.white_label_course = CourseFactory.create()
-        self.white_label_course_mode = CourseModeFactory(
+        self.white_label_course_mode = CourseModeFactory.create(
             course_id=self.white_label_course.id,
             mode_slug=CourseMode.HONOR,
             min_price=10,
diff --git a/lms/djangoapps/shoppingcart/tests/test_context_processor.py b/lms/djangoapps/shoppingcart/tests/test_context_processor.py
index 010504c6ed..4a62667e3e 100644
--- a/lms/djangoapps/shoppingcart/tests/test_context_processor.py
+++ b/lms/djangoapps/shoppingcart/tests/test_context_processor.py
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ class UserCartContextProcessorUnitTest(ModuleStoreTestCase):
         Adds content to self.user's cart
         """
         course = CourseFactory.create(org='MITx', number='999', display_name='Robot Super Course')
-        CourseModeFactory(course_id=course.id)
+        CourseModeFactory.create(course_id=course.id)
         cart = Order.get_cart_for_user(self.user)
         PaidCourseRegistration.add_to_order(cart, course.id)
 
diff --git a/lms/djangoapps/verify_student/tests/test_integration.py b/lms/djangoapps/verify_student/tests/test_integration.py
index e792425080..c2401b6231 100644
--- a/lms/djangoapps/verify_student/tests/test_integration.py
+++ b/lms/djangoapps/verify_student/tests/test_integration.py
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ class TestProfEdVerification(ModuleStoreTestCase):
         self.client.login(username="rusty", password="test")
         course = CourseFactory.create(org='Robot', number='999', display_name='Test Course')
         self.course_key = course.id
-        CourseModeFactory(
+        CourseModeFactory.create(
             mode_slug="professional",
             course_id=self.course_key,
             min_price=self.MIN_PRICE,
diff --git a/lms/djangoapps/verify_student/tests/test_services.py b/lms/djangoapps/verify_student/tests/test_services.py
index c2f8f9e42f..7000fd462b 100644
--- a/lms/djangoapps/verify_student/tests/test_services.py
+++ b/lms/djangoapps/verify_student/tests/test_services.py
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ class TestReverificationService(ModuleStoreTestCase):
         self.user = UserFactory.create(username="rusty", password="test")
         self.course = CourseFactory.create(org='Robot', number='999', display_name='Test Course')
         self.course_id = self.course.id
-        CourseModeFactory(
+        CourseModeFactory.create(
             mode_slug="verified",
             course_id=self.course_id,
             min_price=100,
diff --git a/lms/djangoapps/verify_student/tests/test_views.py b/lms/djangoapps/verify_student/tests/test_views.py
index e2ade0adbf..ebab39777e 100644
--- a/lms/djangoapps/verify_student/tests/test_views.py
+++ b/lms/djangoapps/verify_student/tests/test_views.py
@@ -799,7 +799,7 @@ class TestPayAndVerifyView(UrlResetMixin, ModuleStoreTestCase, XssTestMixin):
 
         for course_mode in course_modes:
             min_price = (0 if course_mode in ["honor", "audit"] else self.MIN_PRICE)
-            CourseModeFactory(
+            CourseModeFactory.create(
                 course_id=course.id,
                 mode_slug=course_mode,
                 mode_display_name=course_mode,
@@ -989,7 +989,7 @@ class TestPayAndVerifyView(UrlResetMixin, ModuleStoreTestCase, XssTestMixin):
         course = CourseFactory.create(display_name=mode_display_name)
         for course_mode in [CourseMode.DEFAULT_MODE_SLUG, "verified"]:
             min_price = (self.MIN_PRICE if course_mode != CourseMode.DEFAULT_MODE_SLUG else 0)
-            CourseModeFactory(
+            CourseModeFactory.create(
                 course_id=course.id,
                 mode_slug=course_mode,
                 mode_display_name=mode_display_name,
@@ -1051,7 +1051,7 @@ class CheckoutTestMixin(object):
         self.user = UserFactory.create(username="test", password="test")
         self.course = CourseFactory.create()
         for mode, min_price in (('audit', 0), ('honor', 0), ('verified', 100)):
-            CourseModeFactory(mode_slug=mode, course_id=self.course.id, min_price=min_price, sku=self.make_sku())
+            CourseModeFactory.create(mode_slug=mode, course_id=self.course.id, min_price=min_price, sku=self.make_sku())
         self.client.login(username="test", password="test")
 
     def _assert_checked_out(
@@ -1096,7 +1096,7 @@ class CheckoutTestMixin(object):
     def test_create_order_prof_ed(self, patched_create_order):
         # Create a prof ed course
         course = CourseFactory.create()
-        CourseModeFactory(mode_slug="professional", course_id=course.id, min_price=10, sku=self.make_sku())
+        CourseModeFactory.create(mode_slug="professional", course_id=course.id, min_price=10, sku=self.make_sku())
         # Create an order for a prof ed course
         params = {'course_id': unicode(course.id)}
         self._assert_checked_out(params, patched_create_order, course.id, 'professional')
@@ -1104,7 +1104,7 @@ class CheckoutTestMixin(object):
     def test_create_order_no_id_professional(self, patched_create_order):
         # Create a no-id-professional ed course
         course = CourseFactory.create()
-        CourseModeFactory(mode_slug="no-id-professional", course_id=course.id, min_price=10, sku=self.make_sku())
+        CourseModeFactory.create(mode_slug="no-id-professional", course_id=course.id, min_price=10, sku=self.make_sku())
         # Create an order for a prof ed course
         params = {'course_id': unicode(course.id)}
         self._assert_checked_out(params, patched_create_order, course.id, 'no-id-professional')
@@ -1112,8 +1112,8 @@ class CheckoutTestMixin(object):
     def test_create_order_for_multiple_paid_modes(self, patched_create_order):
         # Create a no-id-professional ed course
         course = CourseFactory.create()
-        CourseModeFactory(mode_slug="no-id-professional", course_id=course.id, min_price=10, sku=self.make_sku())
-        CourseModeFactory(mode_slug="professional", course_id=course.id, min_price=10, sku=self.make_sku())
+        CourseModeFactory.create(mode_slug="no-id-professional", course_id=course.id, min_price=10, sku=self.make_sku())
+        CourseModeFactory.create(mode_slug="professional", course_id=course.id, min_price=10, sku=self.make_sku())
         # Create an order for a prof ed course
         params = {'course_id': unicode(course.id)}
         # TODO jsa - is this the intended behavior?
@@ -1201,7 +1201,7 @@ class TestCheckoutWithEcommerceService(ModuleStoreTestCase):
         ecommerce api, we correctly call to that api to create a basket.
         """
         user = UserFactory.create(username="test-username")
-        course_mode = CourseModeFactory(sku="test-sku").to_tuple()  # pylint: disable=no-member
+        course_mode = CourseModeFactory.create(sku="test-sku").to_tuple()  # pylint: disable=no-member
         expected_payment_data = {'foo': 'bar'}
         # mock out the payment processors endpoint
         httpretty.register_uri(
@@ -2037,7 +2037,7 @@ class TestInCourseReverifyView(ModuleStoreTestCase):
         # Create the course modes
         for mode in ('audit', 'honor', 'verified'):
             min_price = 0 if mode in ["honor", "audit"] else 1
-            CourseModeFactory(mode_slug=mode, course_id=self.course_key, min_price=min_price)
+            CourseModeFactory.create(mode_slug=mode, course_id=self.course_key, min_price=min_price)
 
         # Create the 'edx-reverification-block' in course tree
         section = ItemFactory.create(parent=self.course, category='chapter', display_name='Test Section')
@@ -2237,7 +2237,7 @@ class TestEmailMessageWithCustomICRVBlock(ModuleStoreTestCase):
         # Create the course modes
         for mode in ('audit', 'honor', 'verified'):
             min_price = 0 if mode in ["honor", "audit"] else 1
-            CourseModeFactory(mode_slug=mode, course_id=self.course_key, min_price=min_price)
+            CourseModeFactory.create(mode_slug=mode, course_id=self.course_key, min_price=min_price)
 
         # Create the 'edx-reverification-block' in course tree
         section = ItemFactory.create(parent=self.course, category='chapter', display_name='Test Section')
@@ -2439,7 +2439,7 @@ class TestEmailMessageWithDefaultICRVBlock(ModuleStoreTestCase):
         # Create the course modes
         for mode in ('audit', 'honor', 'verified'):
             min_price = 0 if mode in ["honor", "audit"] else 1
-            CourseModeFactory(mode_slug=mode, course_id=self.course_key, min_price=min_price)
+            CourseModeFactory.create(mode_slug=mode, course_id=self.course_key, min_price=min_price)
 
         # Create the 'edx-reverification-block' in course tree
         section = ItemFactory.create(parent=self.course, category='chapter', display_name='Test Section')