| Session | Course Dates | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Payment Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2027 | Monday, January 25, 2027 – Friday, April 2, 2027 | Sunday, January 17, 2027 at 4pm PT | Tuesday, January 19, 2027 at 1pm PT | Thursday, January 21, 2027 at 1pm PT |
| Late Winter 2027 | Monday, February 15, 2027 – Friday, April 16, 2027 | Sunday, February 7, 2027 at 4pm PT | Tuesday, February 9, 2027 at 1pm PT | Thursday, February 11, 2027 at 1pm PT |
| Spring 2027 | Monday, April 5, 2027 – Friday, June 4, 2027 | Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 4pm PT | Tuesday, March 30, 2027 at 1pm PT | Thursday, April 1, 2027 at 1pm PT |
| Late Spring 2027 | Monday, May 3, 2027 – Friday, June 25, 2027 | Sunday, April 25, 2027 at 4pm PT | Tuesday, April 27, 2027 at 1pm PT | Thursday, April 29, 2027 at 1pm PT |
| Summer 2027 | Monday, June 28, 2027 – Friday, August 13, 2027 | Sunday, June 20, 2027 at 4pm PT | Tuesday, June 22, 2027 at 1pm PT | Thursday, June 24, 2027 at 1pm PT |
Not all classrooms have four walls. Learning in the outdoors is a magical space where students can explore, discover more about themselves, and connect with both nature and their peers. It's a unique learning environment that's constantly changing, encouraging us to do the same.
This course will equip you with the skills and tools to become a competent and influential outdoor educator. You'll develop a deeper understanding of your leadership style, strengths, teamwork abilities, and technical skillset in the outdoors. You will learn to weave Indigenous perspectives into your outdoor education practice. By embracing Indigenous ways of knowing and doing, you'll foster a deeper appreciation for the environment and respect for local communities and cultures, recognizing how they are intertwined with the land and the stories it holds.
You'll discover how to use these tools and your knowledge of the environment and Indigenous culture to develop meaningful and robust lesson plans, course outlines, scope and sequences, risk assessments, and trip plans. You'll consolidate your learning by designing a multi-day outdoor excursion that meets a chosen program's requirements for school-aged students in your care and your educational practice.
In this course you’ll have the opportunity to
Each module includes a variety of resources, such as articles, videos, websites, podcasts and other media, as well as discussion posts, reflective tasks, collaborative tasks, culminating tasks, and assignments.
| Modules | Minimum hours |
|---|---|
| Module 1: Team Building and Group Dynamics | 12 |
| Module 2: Environmental Awareness Through an Indigenous Lens Progress Update 1 |
16.5 |
| Module 3: Leadership Skills for the Outdoors | 10 |
| Module 4: Outdoor Survival Skills Formative Assessment |
17.5 |
| Module 5: Safety and Risk Management Progress Update 2 |
12.5 |
| Module 6: Designing an Outdoor Program | 13 |
| Module 7: Planning an Outdoor Excursion Summative Assessment |
18.5 |
| Total hours | 100 |
Applicants who require accommodations for a specific learning need (e.g., learning disability) within their AQ/ABQ course, should click here for further information and support.
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| Session | 100% Refund Deadline | 50% Refund Deadline |
|---|
| Session | Course Dates | 75% Refund Cut Off Date |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Monday, September 28, 2026 – Friday, December 4, 2026 | October 11, 2026 |
| Fall/Winter 2026 | Monday, November 9, 2026 – Friday, February 5, 2027 | November 22, 2026 |
| Winter 2027 | Monday, January 25, 2027 – Friday, April 2, 2027 | February 07, 2027 |
| Late Winter 2027 | Monday, February 15, 2027 – Friday, April 16, 2027 | February 28, 2027 |
| Spring 2027 | Monday, April 5, 2027 – Friday, June 4, 2027 | April 18, 2027 |
| Late Spring 2027 | Monday, May 3, 2027 – Friday, June 25, 2027 | May 16, 2027 |
| Summer 2027 | Monday, June 28, 2027 – Friday, August 13, 2027 | July 11, 2027 |
For more about our refund policies, visit our Fees & Refunds page.