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 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 mailed to the following address. Please ensure that the transcript is directed to the Faculty of Education.
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.
2023-2024 AQ Course Offerings
Continuing Teacher Education Program Course Offerings Brochure |
Winter 2025 AQ Offerings |
Spring 2025 AQ Offerings |
Summer 2025 AQ Offerings |
Important Semester Dates - AQ Courses
Term | Registration Opens | Deadline to submit documents for pre-assessment | Registration closes | Courses Start | Courses End | Withdrawal Date | Semester Length |
Fall 2024 | February 7, 2024 | September 1, 2024 | September 22, 2024 | October 7, 2024 | November 18, 2024 | October 16, 2024 | 6 weeks |
Winter 2025 | May 6, 2025 | December 15, 2024 | January 8, 2025 | January 20, 2025 | April 7, 2025 | February 2, 2025 | 11 weeks |
Spring 2025 | October 17, 2024 | March 25, 2025 | April 6, 2025 | April 14, 2025 | May 26, 2025 | April 20, 2025 | 6 weeks |
Summer 2025 | October 24, 2024 | May 4, 2025 | May 19, 2025 | June 9, 2025 | August 25, 2025 | June 21, 2025 | 11 Weeks |
Fall 2025 | Opening soon | September 1, 2025 | September 15, 2025 | October 6, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | October 12, 2025 | 6 weeks |
Pre-assessment of Eligibility
If you are interested in the programme and want to know if you are eligible to enroll, the Faculty of Education will pre-assess you. Please see the deadline dates to submit the request. It is preferred that an online application be submitted. If you have difficulty with the application, you can email your documents to aq@uwindsor.ca.
For information contact the Faculty of Education at aq@uwindsor.ca
Questions? Need Help?
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Contact the Faculty of Education Continuing Teacher Education Office.
To speak to someone regarding AQ courses you can email aq@uwindsor.ca or book an online appointment.