A University of Windsor AQ course could be just what you need to:
- enhance your OCT Certificate of Qualification
- open up doors to more teaching opportunities
- increase opportunities for career progression within your school board, or
- improve your teaching practice by learning the latest pedagogical techniques in your subject area.
Important Notice: While we endeavour to be as accurate as possible while reviewing your qualifications for courses in our program, the Faculty of Education bears no responsibility for ensuring you have met the qualifications as per the guidelines of the Ontario College of Teachers. It is your responsibility to learn which prerequisites you will need. https://www.oct.ca/members/additional-qualifications/prerequisites
Our AQ courses
- meet the highest quality standards
- are accredited by the Ontario College of Teachers
- are designed and delivered by experienced instructors
- are offered in multiple formats to accommodate your busy lifestyle, including fully online, blended (partially online) or on-site modes of delivery.
Candidates have given strong, positive course and instructor evaluations. They also report a great satisfaction with the ease and facilitation of the online learning management system.
UWindsor offers over 80 online AQ, ABQ and PQP courses to help you achieve your goals as an educator.
* Please refer to your course description for full details.
Please contact us at aq@uwindsor.ca or 519-253-3000 ext. 6734 if you have any questions related to AQ, ABQ or PQP courses. However, we kindly encourage you to review the AQ Frequently Asked Questions page first.
Registering for an Honour Specialist or ABQ Intermediate or Senior course?
Previous study in the subject area will likely be required. Please submit your transcript to aq@uwindsor.ca and clearly specify in that email the course(s) for which you are seeking approval. Official transcripts can be mailed to the following address:
University of Windsor
Faculty of Education
Attention: Continuing Teacher Education
401 Sunset Avenue
Windsor, ON N9B 3P4
NOTE: For certain ABQ courses at the intermediate level, no undergraduate credits are required.
You will be subject to a $50.00 non-refundable administration fee if you register and are required to withdraw due to the lack of prerequisites.
2021-2022 AQ Course Offerings
| Continuing Teacher Education Program Course Offerings Brochure |
| Summer 2021 Course Offerings -Enrollment is closed for spring courses |
| Fall 2021 Course Offerings |
| Winter 2022 Courses Offerings |
| Spring 2022 Course Offerings - Will be posted November 15, 2021 |
| Summer 2022 Course Offerings - Will be posted November 15, 2021 |
Important Semester Dates - AQ Courses
| TERM | REGISTRATION OPENS | REGISTRATION CLOSES | COURSES START | COURSES END | WITHDRAWAL DATE | SEMESTER LENGTH |
| Summer 2021 | November 15, 2020 | May 23, 2021 | June 14, 2021 | August 31, 2021 | June 27, 2021 | 11 weeks |
| Fall 2021 | May 1, 2021 | September 5, 2021 | September 27, 2021 | December 12, 2021 | October 10, 2021 | 11 weeks |
| Winter 2022 | July 12 2021 | January 3, 2022 | January 25, 2022 | April 11, 2022 | February 7, 2022 | 11 weeks |
| Spring 2022 | November 15, 2021 | April 4, 2022 | April 26, 2022 | June 6, 2022 | May 9, 2022 | 6 weeks |
| Summer 2022 | November 15, 2021 | May 23, 2022 | June 14, 2022 | August 29, 2022 | June 27, 2022 | 11 Weeks |
Questions? Need Help?
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Contact the Faculty of Education Continuing Teacher Education Office.
Please be advised that the Faculty of Education is working remotely. To speak to someone regarding AQ courses you can email aq@uwindsor.ca or book an online appointment.
