The notion of professional development goes far beyond à la carte programming; all programs and courses are to support your training to the next stage in your career. The Professional Development Program (PDP) offers development activities in a multitude of fields to allow you to develop new skills or update your knowledge. In a world of rapid change, it is important to offer courses that meet the needs of teachers in the future. It is necessary to integrate the areas of practice that will support, update, and improve the development of transversal skills in various fields. This vision of professional development, broader than before, will be able to help you acquire skills and expertise while rubbing shoulders with experts in the subject of your choice. This vision is supported by research and the support of the Faculty.

Professional development Program (PDP)
This program provides teachers with opportunities to enhance their teaching skills by adding to their Academic and Teaching Qualifications, Additional Qualifications, Additional Basic Qualifications recognized by the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT).
Registration Form
If you intend to take an Additional Qualification or an Additional basic qualification, fill the registration Form below. Make sure you meet the course prerequisites before completing the form, save it and email it to [email protected] before the registration deadline.
Registration Form
Announcements

Reduced prices Spring-Summer 2025
French as a second Language (FSL) AQ: $299
Alumni Discount for all AQ and ABQ courses (except those with a current promotion): $40
Alumni Discount for all AQ and ABQ courses (except those with a current promotion): $40

Schedule a free in-person or online assessment service
A free in person assessment service is offered for additional basic qualifications for those wishing to work as a teacher. Available only to students in the Faculty of Education.
Who is eligible: All French-speaking and English-speaking students in the Teacher Education and Formation à l'enseignement programs, with particular emphasis on 2nd year students.
Dates: January 20th to February 28th, 2025.
Who is eligible: All French-speaking and English-speaking students in the Teacher Education and Formation à l'enseignement programs, with particular emphasis on 2nd year students.
Dates: January 20th to February 28th, 2025.
Intent Form
The Intent Form will allow you to identify your courses of interest. Not all courses are listed on the website. We have the option to deliver an Additional Qualification or an Additional Basic Qualification, if a minimum of participants are registered.
About the program
Important
Courses offered by the University of Ottawa Faculty of Education meet the requirements of the Ministry of Education (regulations 298/90 and 176/10). The Faculty of Education is an approved provider by the Ontario College of Teacher.
The courses in the PDP are not credited.
Contact us
Information sessions
Would you like to learn more about the program? Book your 15 minutes session with a Faculty representative.
Directions
Lamoureux Hall (LMX)
145 Jean-Jacques-Lussier Private, room 141
Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6N5
Canada
Or take a virtual tour.