Post-Graduate Certificates
Our Post-Graduate Certificates allow you to enhance your expertise in a specific area of education. Credits from a Post-Graduate Certificate can be used for advanced standing into a Graduate Diploma or Professional Master of Education.
Ontario Post-Graduate Certificates
Each post-graduate certificate program consists of 5* AQ/ABQ courses (4 required and 1 elective) accredited by the Ontario College of Teachers. Each certificate focuses on an area of education that's relevant to Ontario teachers. Our courses reflect Ontario Ministry of Education policies, OCT regulations, and current research-driven theory and are written and taught by highly experienced educators from across the province.
*One AQ/ABQ course may be taken through another institution.
- You don't have to apply for, or take all your certificate courses at once. We'll track your progress and your certificate will be awarded upon the completion of curriculum requirements.
Experiential Education and Global Leadership
Queen’s University, in partnership with Pickering College, is proud to offer this post-graduate certificate, which aims to transform how we educate...
First Nations, Metis and Inuit Studies
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action document (2015) challenges teachers and administrators from K-12 to take a serious look at course...
Principal's Qualification Program
Principals play a critical leadership role in the education system. They cultivate school cultures with a vision of purpose and possibility by inspiring...
Reading and Literacy
Distinguish yourself and gain confidence in understanding the essential components of language and linguistics that are most relevant for teaching reading,...
Special Education
Stay at the forefront of special education and learning innovation in today's rapidly evolving educational landscape. Gain the expertise to foster...
Teacher Leadership
Embark on this transformative journey to become an impactful educational leader driving student success. In today's dynamic educational landscape, the...
Teaching English Language Learners
In this program, you'll learn ways to work with educational standards within the Ontariocurriculum. You'll examine ELL language pedagogy and...
Teaching Mathematics
In this program, you’ll be engaging mathematical thinking through various contexts, implementing effective mathematics teaching strategies, rethinking...
Session Details
Fall 2025
- Course Dates: Monday, September 29, 2025 – Friday, December 5, 2025
- Application Deadline: Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 7pm ET (CLOSED)
- Document Deadline: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 4pm ET
- Payment Deadline: Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 4pm ET
Fall/Winter 2025
- Course Dates: Monday, November 10, 2025 – Friday, February 6, 2026
- Application Deadline: Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 7pm ET
- Document Deadline: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 4pm ET
- Payment Deadline: Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 4pm ET
Winter 2026
- Course Dates: Monday, January 26, 2026 – Friday, April 3, 2026
- Application Deadline: Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 7pm ET
- Document Deadline: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4pm ET
- Payment Deadline: Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4pm ET
Late Winter 2026
- Course Dates: Monday, February 16, 2026 – Friday, April 17, 2026
- Application Deadline: Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 7pm ET
- Document Deadline: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4pm ET
- Payment Deadline: Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4pm ET
Gain Advanced Standing in our Graduate Programs
Queen’s University Faculty of Education grants students who complete a Post-Graduate Certificate advanced standing in our Graduate Diploma and Professional Master of Education.
More information about our graduate programs can be found on the Faculty of Education website or by contacting us at edonline@queensu.ca.
Online and Interactive
Queen’s Faculty of Education has been a leading provider of online professional development courses for teachers for more than 15 years. Our success is based on the overwhelmingly positive response of Ontario teachers to online professional development.
We recognize that dynamic online learning experience require meaningful interactions with instructors and other course candidates. At Queen’s, you will learn online with up to 15 education professionals from across British Columbia, sharing ideas and feedback. Readings, assignments, discussions, and a rich array of teaching resources are all available online to participants.
Are you an internationally trained teacher looking to be certified in Ontario, Canada?
Post-Graduate Certificate for Internationally Trained Teachers
This unique program offers cultural, educational, and social opportunities that will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and cultural understanding necessary to succeed in an Ontario classroom. Through our 16-month in-person program, we strive to empower our students with the tools necessary to advance their careers in Canada and make a positive impact in the lives of their students.
Visit the Professional Studies Website