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CPD status: Varies by province ยท Reviewed 2026-08-02

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13 results ยท all of Canada

Teach Mental Health Literacy (Ages 12-19)

UBC Faculty of Education with Dalhousie researchers ยท ~7 h

Six-module self-paced course training classroom teachers to deliver an evidence-based mental health literacy resource for students aged 12-19 โ€” understanding mental disorders, reducing stigma, and supporting help-seeking.

๐Ÿ CanadianDirect course linkFree to auditFree; certificate $75Professional practice

Special Education Part 1 (CONT504)

Queen's University, Continuing Teacher Education ยท ~125 h

125-hour Additional Qualification course covering inclusive learning environments, individual education plans, the identification process, and practical strategies for supporting learners with diverse needs. Fully online and asynchronous.

๐Ÿ CanadianDirect course linkPaidCA$690.00Professional practice

Let's Talk Science Learning Pathways Level 1

Let's Talk Science

Self-paced online professional learning pathway in STEM teaching (digital literacy, computational thinking, design thinking) culminating in recognition as a Let's Talk Science STEM Certified Educator, Level 1. Free for Canadian educators.

๐Ÿ CanadianDirect course linkFreeProfessional practiceTechnical

Indigenous Canada

University of Alberta, Faculty of Native Studies on Coursera ยท ~21 h

Twelve-module course on Indigenous histories, treaties, colonial relations, and contemporary realities in Canada โ€” widely used by teachers to build foundational knowledge for curriculum and classroom contexts.

๐Ÿ CanadianDirect course linkFree to auditFree to audit; certificate extraProfessional practiceEthics

Student Assessment and Evaluation (AQ)

Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (ETFO AQ) ยท ~125 h

Online Additional Qualification course in which practising teachers extend and apply skills in designing and implementing assessment and evaluation, with strategies applicable across curriculum areas.

๐Ÿ CanadianDirect course linkPaid$685Professional practice

Reconciliation Through Indigenous Education

UBC Faculty of Education ยท ~18 h

Six-week online course for educators on weaving Indigenous histories, worldviews, and approaches to learning into classroom practice, taught with Indigenous Elders and educational leaders.

๐Ÿ CanadianDirect course linkFree to auditFree; verified certificate US$75Professional practiceEthics

Learning to Teach Online

UNSW Sydney on Coursera ยท ~20 h

Five-module course on integrating online technologies into teaching practice: planning online and blended learning, selecting tools, online assessment, and student engagement.

Direct course linkFree to auditFree to audit; certificate extraTechnicalProfessional practice

The Teacher's Social and Emotional Learning

University of Colorado Boulder on Coursera ยท ~14 h

Examines teachers' own social and emotional competencies and how educator self-awareness and emotion management shape student relationships and classroom climate.

Direct course linkFree to auditFree to audit; certificate extraProfessional practice

Uncommon Sense Teaching

Deep Teaching Solutions on Coursera ยท ~16 h

Applies neuroscience research on how students learn to everyday classroom practice โ€” memory consolidation, motivation, procrastination, and differentiating for diverse learners.

Direct course linkFree to auditFree to audit; certificate extraProfessional practice

AI For Everyone

DeepLearning.AI on Coursera ยท ~6 h

Andrew Ng's non-technical AI course โ€” what AI can do and how to bring it into your organization.

Direct course linkFree to auditFree to audit; certificate extraManagementTechnical

Construction Project Management

Columbia University on Coursera ยท ~25 h

Project initiation, planning, scheduling and delivery methods for construction projects, taught by Columbia University.

Direct course linkFree to auditFree to audit; certificate extraTechnicalManagement

Introduction to Sustainability

University of Illinois on Coursera ยท ~25 h

Population, ecosystems, energy and water โ€” the science behind sustainable decisions.

Direct course linkFree to auditFree to audit; certificate extraTechnicalProfessional practice

PMI โ€” Project Management Training

Project Management Institute

Project management courses and the PMP pathway. Management learning generally counts toward CPD for most regulated professionals.

Course libraryPaidVaries by courseManagementProfessional practice
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Cycle
Varies by province
Hours / credits
Most provinces do not impose a fixed annual CPD hour count for certified teachers; professional learning runs through school-board PD days, ministry frameworks, and voluntary Additional Qualification courses (Ontario).
Ethics & professional responsibility
Professional-conduct standards are set by the college/ministry rather than hour-based ethics CPD.
Notes
  • BC requires criminal-record re-checks and some jurisdictions tie renewal to professional-growth plans.
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