Overview
Our Principal's Qualification Program (PQP) is organized into 12 modules, six in Part 1 and six in Part 2. The modules incorporate the five domains of the Ontario Leadership Framework and Personal Leadership Resources. This Additional Qualification (AQ) program is developed based on the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) PQP guidelines. The expectations are met through online learning and face-to-face interaction between the candidates, facilitators and guest presenters.
PQP Modules |
PQP Part 1 ModulesModule 1: The Role of the Principal Module 2: Equitable and Inclusive Schools Module 3: Management and Leadership Module 4: Pedagogical Leadership Module 5: Inclusive Education Module 6: Co-creating Safe Schools In accordance with the requirements set by the OCT, part one will consist of 125 hours. PQP Part 2 ModulesModule 7: The Changing Role of the School Leader Module 8: Co-creating and Inclusive School Module 9: Building Professional Capital Module 10: Evidence-based Decision Making Module 11: Building Relationships with Parents and the Community Module 12: Supporting Wellness and Well-Being In accordance with the requirements set by the OCT, part two will consist of 125 hours. PQP Face-to-Face Program Hours for Part 1 or 272 hours face-to-Face instruction 28 hours eLearning 25 hours program work, assignments, research and journal writing PQP Online Program Hours for Part 1 or 282 hours Asynchronous learning 18 hours Synchronous learning 25 hours Assignments, research and journal writing |
Practicum
The Leadership Inquiry Practicum (LIP) is a required component of the PQP. Candidates must develop a LIP proposal in part one and successfully complete the LIP experience before being considered complete part 2.
Practicum Information |
The Leadership Inquiry Practicum (LIP) is a required component of the PQP. It is a collaborative inquiry guided by the Ontario Leadership Framework for Principals and Vice-principals. It is intended to provide an opportunity for candidates to facilitate a team in a leadership role working with students, staff, parents and the community.
The LIP must apply to a school setting and be mentored by a practising qualified principal or vice-principal. The duration of the LIP will be a minimum of 60 hours, of which 20 hours could be observation. Candidates identify a specific LIP informed by the PQP content and the Ontario Leadership Framework for Principals and Vice-Principals and a problem of practice in a school setting. Candidates must develop a LIP proposal in part one and successfully complete the LIP experience before being considered complete part 2. The deadline for successful completion of the practicum is three years after the date of completion of Part 1. Any submissions after that date will be subject to a late fee of $150 and may require the submission of a new practicum proposal. |
Admission Requirements
PQP Part 1 Admission Requirements |
With the amendment to regulation 184 s44, candidates applying with a master's degree or half master's are required to submit a transcript of these programs to OPC for evaluation prior to the PQP start date to determine if the amended pre-requisites have been met.
If you have an outstanding qualification that is not posted on your OCT certificate, you will need to submit a Conditional Admission Form (for part 1 candidates) verifying completion of the outstanding qualification. |
PQP Part 2 Admission Requirements |
If you completed the PQP Part 1 with another provider and your PQP Part 1 qualification is not currently recorded on your OCT certificate, you will need to submit a Conditional Admission Form (for part 2 candidates) verifying completion of the PQP Part 1. |
Program Fee
$995.00 per part (includes a $50.00 non-refundable registration fee)
Candidates may be eligible for a tax receipt.
Upcoming Sessions
Registration deadlines are firm. Sufficient enrolment is required to run board specific cohorts. * All times are communicated in EDT or EST.
Fully Online: Summer 2022 - Part 1 OR 2
Registration CLOSED |
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We look forward to continuing to provide you with face-to-face offerings at our regional sites throughout the province, however, due to current circumstances and uncertainty we have made some changes to our offerings.
DatesPre assignments open June 27 Module 1/7 - July 4, 5, 6 Module 2/8 - July 7, 14, 18 Module 3/9 - July 19, 20, 21 Module 4/10 - July 25, 26, 27 Module5/11 - July 28, Aug 3,4 Module 6/12 - August 8, 9, 10 Program closes August 14 PQP HoursPQP 1 and PQP 2 each include 125 hours of learning divided as follows:
Synchronized DatesThe program includes synchronous sessions, and group and partner work. There are two synchronous sessions per module and each session is 1.5 hours in length. Module 1/7 July 5 (1 pm-2:30 pm) and July 6 (11 am-12 pm) Module 2/8 July 14 (1 pm-2:30 pm) and July 18 (11 am-12:30 pm) Module 3/9 July 20 (1 pm-2:30 pm) and July 21 (11 am-12:30 pm) Module 4/10 July 26 (1 pm-2:30 pm) and July 27 (11 am-12:30 pm) Module5/11 August 3 (11 am-12:30 pm) and August 4 (1 pm-2:30 pm) Module 6/12 August 9 (1 pm-2:30 pm) and August 10 (11 am-12:30 pm)
Registration Deadline: Monday, June 13 |
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Fully Online: Fall 2022 - Part 1 OR 2
Registration will begin in July |
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We look forward to continuing to provide you with face-to-face offerings at our regional sites throughout the province, however, due to current circumstances and uncertainty we have made some changes to our offerings. DatesPre assignments open September 21 Module 1/7 – Sept. 28 Module 2/8 – Oct. 9 Module 3/9 – Oct. 23 Module 4/10 – Nov. 7 Module 5/11 – Nov. 21 Module 6/12 – Dec 5 Program closes January 3 PQP HoursPQP 1 and PQP 2 each include 125 hours of learning divided as follows:
Synchronized DatesThe program includes synchronous sessions, and group and partner work. There are two synchronous sessions per module and each session is 1.5 hours in length. Module 1/7 September 29 (7-9 pm) and October 6 (7-8 pm) Module 2/8 October 13 (7-8:30 pm) and October 20 (7- 8:30 pm) Module 3/9 October 27 (7-8:30 pm) and November 3 (7- 8:30 pm) Module 4/10 November 10 (7-8:30 pm) and November 17 (7- 8:30 pm) Module 5/11 November 24 (7-8:30 pm) and December 1 (7- 8:30 pm) Module 6/12 December 8 (7-8:30 pm) and December 15 (7- 8:30 pm)
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 7 |
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Fully Online: Spring 2023 - Part 1 OR 2
Registration will begin in October |
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We look forward to continuing to provide you with face-to-face offerings at our regional sites throughout the province, however, due to current circumstances and uncertainty we have made some changes to our offerings. DatesPre assignments open February 27 Module 1/7 - March 6 Module 2/8 - March 27 Module 3/9 - April 17 Module 4/10 - May 1 Module 5/11 - May 15 Module 6/12 - May 29 Program closes June 15 PQP HoursPQP 1 and PQP 2 each include 125 hours of learning divided as follows:
Synchronized DatesThe program includes synchronous sessions, and group and partner work. There are two synchronous sessions per module and each session is 1.5 hours in length. Module 1/7 Thursday, March 9 (7-8:30 pm) and Thursday, March 23 (7-8:30 pm ) Module 2/8 Thursday, March 30 (7-8:30 pm) and Tuesday, April 4 (7-8:30 pm) Module 3/9 Thursday, April 20 (7:00 - 8:30 pm) and Thursday, April 27 (7:00- 8:30 pm) Module 4/10 Thursday, May 4 (7-8:30 pm) and Thursday, May 11 (7-8:30 pm) Module 5/11 Thursday, May 18 (7-8:30 pm) and Thursday, May 25 (7-8:30 pm) Module 6/12 Thursday, June 1 (7-8:30 pm) and Thursday, June 8(7-8:30 pm)
Registration Deadline: Monday, February 13 |
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Fully Online: Summer 2023 - Part 1 OR 2
Registration will begin in March |
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We look forward to continuing to provide you with face-to-face offerings at our regional sites throughout the province, however, due to current circumstances and uncertainty we have made some changes to our offerings. DatesPre assignments open June 27 Module 1/7 - July 4, 5, 6 Module 2/8 - July 10,11, 12 Module 3/9 - July 13, 17, 18 Module 4/10-July 19, 20, 24 Module 5/11 - July 25, 26 . 31 Module 6/12 - Aug. 1,2 3 Program closes August 7 PQP HoursPQP 1 and PQP 2 each include 125 hours of learning divided as follows:
Synchronized DatesThe program includes synchronous sessions, and group and partner work. There are two synchronous sessions per module and each session is 1.5 hours in length. Module 1/7 July 5 (1 pm-2:30 pm) and July 6 (11 am-12 pm) Module 2/8 July 11 (1 pm-2:30 pm) and July 12 (11 am-12:30 pm) Module 3/9 July 17 (1 pm-2:30 pm) and July 18 (11 am-12:30 pm) Module 4/10 July 20 (1 pm-2:30 pm) and July 24 (11 am-12:30 pm) Module5/11 July 26 (11 am-12:30 pm) and July 31 (1 pm-2:30 pm) Module 6/12 August 2 (1 pm-2:30 pm) and August 3 (11 am-12:30 pm)
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 13 |
A $50.00 non-refundable registration fee will apply.
It is the responsibility of the candidate to investigate the internal processes of each PQP provider, as they may differ.
If you have any questions, please email pqp@principals.ca
Terms and Conditions
Refund Policy |
A full refund is available if you cancel up to two weeks before the start date, less a $50.00 non-refundable registration fee.
A $250.00 refund is available if you cancel one week before the start date. There are no refunds for cancellations after the start date. A full refund applies when a session is cancelled due to low enrollment. |
Professional Learning Goals and Principles |
OPC's Professional Learning Goals and Principles |
Interpretation Services Terms and Conditions |
The Ontario Principals' Council® (OPC) is committed to accommodating the individual needs of our Members, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Once a candidate has registered and paid the applicable registration fees for a program, the OPC will contract with an interpretation service of its choosing and will cover the fees and expenses related to interpretation services in accordance with its contract arrangements with the interpreter. The candidate is welcome to provide a list of preferred interpreters for us to consider, but OPC retains the discretion to choose the provider of these services.
As the OPC is required to comply with the cancellation policy specific to each independent interpreter, it will communicate the cancellation policy to the program candidate in writing. A candidate seeking to cancel their participation in an OPC program must comply with the interpreter’s cancellation policy and be respectful of the associated timelines. Candidates will be held responsible for cancellation fees applied as a result of missing timelines for cancellation. OPC’s standard refund policy will also apply to all cancellations. |
Master's Dimension
The Master's Dimension (MD) program is available if you plan on completing the PQP part 1 and PQP part 2 through the OPC and want to pursue a master's degree.
For more information visit our MD overview.
PQP Required and Recommended Reading
Required and Recommended Readings |
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Why should I take the PQP with the OPC? |
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It is a priority for us to develop, provide and support a variety of relevant, accessible and locally customized professional learning opportunities, based on diverse Member needs, feedback and job demands. For those looking to offer this program in your board, we can customize most of our programs and learning sessions to the unique characteristics of each district upon request.