AQ and ABQ Courses
Additional Qualification/Additional Basic Qualification Courses
The prestigious Schulich School of Education at Nipissing University provides In-Service courses for teachers including: Additional Qualification (AQ) courses and Additional Basic Qualification (ABQ) courses.
In-Service Education is here to support you as you begin or continue your professional development journey! Advance your skills and qualifications all while enjoying a personalized learning experience with our dedicated AQ/ABQ instructors.
Great things happen with registration!
Fall 2026
Online Course Schedule
Early Bird Course Fee - Save $40 by registering before September 9, 2026.
Winter 2027
Online Course Schedule
Early Bird Course Fee - Save $40 by registering before January 20, 2027.
Spring/Summer 2027
Online Course Schedule
Early Bird Course Fee - Save $40 by registering before April 28, 2027.
Language Proficiency Tests
French and Spanish available for 2027
German, Italian, Portuguese to be offered in 2028
Course Descriptions and Prerequisites
Click on the links below to view the courses we are accredited to offer in each group:
- Group 1 – Additional Basic Qualifications (Schedule A - OCT)*
- Group 3 - One-Session Qualifications (Schedule C - OCT)
- Group 4 - Three-Session Qualifications (Schedule D - OCT)
* Candidates who register in an Intermediate or Senior ABQ course must submit an official undergraduate transcript and meet the course prerequisite requirements in order to be reported to the Ontario College of Teachers.