PGCert in Support for Teachers' Professional Development

This second-cycle graduate certificate (9 credits) trains professionals who support the professional development of teachers, including associate teachers, practicum supervisors, pedagogical advisors, mentors involved in the induction of new teachers, and school administrators. The curriculum consolidates participants' training as companions and supporters in professional development and strengthens recognition of this role within school settings, while addressing varied training needs across Quebec through interuniversity collaboration. Courses are delivered in hybrid format, combining in-person and remote instruction offered both synchronously and asynchronously. The certificate is offered part-time at the Gatineau and Saint-Jerome campuses, with intake in the Fall, Winter, and Summer terms. Admission requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in education with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on a 4.3 scale; candidates with an average between 2.8 and 3.2 may be admitted if they have at least three years of relevant experience in education, subject to a questionnaire.