PD 4Teamwork
- Units
- 0.50
- Subject
- Professional Development
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
An introduction to the processes and skill required of high-performance teams. Application of teamwork skills to decision making, conflict resolution and leadership. Development of self-awareness and relational skills to improve one's ability to collaborate effectively, give and receive assistance, and empower others. Personal reflection and case discussion is integrated with observations of teamwork in the co-op experience work environment.
Prerequisites
- Complete 1 of the following
- Enrolled in Experiential Education (EDGE) Certificate
- Enrolled in a co-operative program
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Reviewed on UW Flow
23% liked it68% easy21% useful
From 31 ratings and 5 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
REEEEEEEEEE
Feb 2017 · didn’t like it · 2 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this
im gonna crashout
Jul 2025 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this
Bad. Don't take.
Jan 2025 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this
HOLY SHIT This may have been the most boring course ever! I swear I literally couldn't even stay awake for lectures. I only took this couse because it was the only course I could take on co-op. Would I recommend it? Yeah its brain dead easy, but if you want something "interesting" take something else
Dec 2021 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this
I loved this PD I learned so much however the workload was much more than I expected.
Dec 2018 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
45 posts and comments in 32 threads mention PD 4, November 2011 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Fall 2023
Which PD do I take? 1 point, 6 comments
“I see people recommend 13, 9, and 7 but I could not find them in QUEST Winter 2024 offering. Why is it not there for me? I need to enroll in something before the start of the term, help me, please.”
u/Dimtar_: “… of what PD courses are offered each term and i can’t seem to paste it, but here: - Fall: No PD 4 or 8 - Winter: No PD 7, 9, or 13 - Spring: No PD 3, 5, or 6 (as of Winter 2023 for anyone who searches this in the future)”
it's PD selecting time, which ones are the easiest? 1 point, 4 comments
“I've taken pd8 and pd13, they were super easy, now I need more easy ones”
u/asdfg_lkjh: “PD4”
Winter 2023
Fuck pd4 5 points, 1 comment
u/Forward-Sprinkles165: “Literal worst pd I have had so far. TA literally marking it harder then my math classes. Lowest mark I have gotten in uni lmao. Literally giving me a perfect 50 to force me to finish everything. Why is the content and work so long and so useless”
Fall 2022
Which PD course requires the least amount of work? 4 points, 3 comments
u/hahnoob1: “I need to choose 2 from this list: and I'm wondering which will need the least amount of work. - PD3 - PD4 - PD5 - PD6 - PD7 - PD8 - PD9 - PD10 - PD11 - PD13 - PD22”
Winter 2022
Which PD makes you say “fuck PD” the least? 35 points, 28 comments
u/astoriaa_: “… For reference, I’ve already taken PD 4: Teamwork. …”
u/Fuqqagoose: “PD 7 requires a relatively high load of work from what I remember. Now that isn't saying much considering it's PD courses - if you aint shooting for a 50, you aint doin it right. …”
u/astoriaa_: “thank you kindly! have you taken pd 4? im wondering how the work load compares to PD 7/9”
u/wroom_f1: “Man pd 4 is so bad, crying with that one right now 😂😂”
u/astoriaa_: “hot take: pd 4 was my first pd course and actually not that bad. the marking scheme for the first assignment was whack, but i barely listened to the lectures and referred to the transcripts to bs my way through the short answers. …”
Pay me 600$ I'll do your PD course for you. 31 points, 10 comments
“Pay me 600$ I'll do your PD course for you. Guarantee CR or your money back (and some).”
u/shit_my_biscuits_rn: “exception: PD 4 Teamwork is not included.”
Easy PD course 2 points, 8 comments
“What’s the easiest and least time consuming PD course apart from pd1, pd11 and pd10?”
u/astoriaa_: “i’m taking pd4 (teamwork) and it’s pretty easy yet kind of useful”
Spring 2021
Why do we hate PD? 0 points, 30 comments
“Big dumb (soon to be) 2A Bio student here just wondering why we collectively hate PD here. I just started the course and am working on the early access assignments. …”
u/camago11: “It's not bad. People here just have really deficient social skills and are just so unaware of it. they have no idea how bad they really need the course.”
u/camago11: “I'm sorry I haven't been able to meet your socioemotional needs in this interaction (PD4, Unit 9, Pg 3).”
Winter 2021
Fuck PD 62 points, 11 comments
“Who said PD5 was birdy? It is as annoying as any other PD courses I have taken so far.”
u/PaulWard4Prez: “I’m taking PD4 and PD5 right now. Haven’t looked at PD5 yet but I’m doing PD4 by reading the lectures and holy fuck is it bad. The guy writes like me trying to finish my PD assignment the hour before it’s due having read no notes. Fucking garbage.”
Fall 2020
Whats the hardest PD course? 17 points, 8 comments
“I'm gonna try to challenge myself i love pain”
u/Laeriana: “Why would you WANT to do that to yourself? That said, I think the answer is probably PD 4, in which you are taking PD, but have online group projects as the assessments....because \\\>\ TeAmWoRk!!! \<\\\ It's by far the most recommended PD course to avoid that I have heard of.”
u/deeznutshahagoteeem: “sounds good, ill take pd 4 four times”
Public Service Announcement: Don't take PD 6 13 points, 11 comments
“Having taken 4 PD courses previously, I can tell you PD 6 is the worst by a country mile. If you are looking for a bird course, steer clear. …”
u/QuestionTuesdayFTW: “PD 4 just has an awful workload, 3 assignments every 2 weeks is just horrible even when you have no coop and shit”
Spring 2020
Engineering PD Electives 4 points, 3 comments
u/unicorn_yeetus: “Probably PD 6 or 7. Just don’t do PD 4. Made that mistake🙃🔫.”
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