Mentoring Qualification Program (MQP)

Overview

Our Mentoring Qualification Program (MQP) provides candidates with opportunities to explore strategies, tools and processes that form the foundations of effective mentoring and coaching through a critical and reflective lens.

Using a practical, applied approach to learning, candidates will strengthen their

knowledge and understanding of theoretical foundations of mentoring and coaching
ability to employ a human rights and equity lens to policies, practices and resources to inform leadership actions and
use of transformational skills to support cohesive teams within an inclusive and collaborative learning environment.

Module Information

This program is made up of four modules. The breakdown of asynchronous and synchronous hours that total the required 125 hours is shown below.

Modules 1 – 3 will be facilitated online in a synchronous model using the Zoom meeting platform.
Module 4 will be completed online through the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).

Asynchronous Hours	Synchronous Hours	Total Required Hours
89	36	125

Pre-module and Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) Access

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Pre-module

All candidates will be asked to complete an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) self-directed module (generally 2-5 hours) that is meant activate prior knowledge, provide an opportunity for self-reflection and new knowledge building. It is our hope that you will take the learning and reflection from this pre-module forward into the course as you engage with the facilitator and colleagues on a variety of topics.

Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) Access

All program content and the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) access will be available to candidates/participants one week in advance of the program/course and will remain active for two weeks after the end of the program/course. Following this period, candidates/participants will no longer have access to assignments, conversations, resources or other content. Please save any information that you would like to retain during the timeframe that you have access to the LMS.

Module 1 - Introducing and Understanding Mentoring/Coaching

Principles of adult learning
Research on mentoring and coaching
The importance of equity in mentoring/coaching
Principles of anti-oppressive leadership
Supporting MentorCoaching through the Co-Active model and skills

Module 2 - Continued Skill Development

Models and mindsets of mentoring and coaching
Leveraging our individual strengths
Values in MentorCoaching
Feedback versus feedforward

Module 3 - Leading with MentorCoaching and Courageous Conversations

Responding to leadership challenges
Moving toward equitable leadership
Risk taking and the importance of learning from failure

Module 4 - Applications and Creating a Culture of MentorCoaching

Creating a culture of MentorCoaching
Issues of race and equity
Using MentorCoaching to support sustainability, health and well-being
MentorCoaching across districts and in other careers

Admission Requirements

Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) Certificate of Qualification and Registration in good standing.

Program Fee

$900.00

Includes all four modules and a $50 non-refundable registration fee.

Full payment is required for registration to be confirmed.

Upcoming Sessions

Summer 2025 - Online

Module 1 (synchronous)
- July 8 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- July 9 - 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Module 2 (synchronous)
- July 15 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- July 16 - 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Module 3 (synchronous)
- July 22 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- July 23 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Module 4 (asynchronous)

To be complete by August 31

Registration Deadline: June 24

Register

Board Partnerships

The MQP can be locally customized to meet the unique needs of your district. If you are interested in offering this program with your board, please complete our Additional Qualification (AQ) Board Cohort Request Form or contact us at learning@principals.ca for more information.

Terms and Conditions

Academic Integrity and Engagement

Professional Learning Expectations and Standards

Accessibility and Other Policies

Our Accessibility and other policies that relate to our programs are outlined on the OPC Policies webpage.

Program Tax Receipt

A tax receipt will be generated and available on your OPC account by the end of February for the previous tax year.

To access the document:

Log into the OPC website.
Go to "My Profile" on the navy blue bar towards the top right of the browser window.
Click on “Program Tax Receipts”.
Select the appropriate year to open and print your tax receipt.

Refund Policy

Cancellation Date	Refund Amount
Up to two weeks before start date	$850
One week before start date	$250
After start date	$0

A full refund applies when a session is cancelled due to low enrollment.

For more information about the program, please contact mqp@principals.ca.