Whether you currently hold a leadership role in education or aspire to do so, the Graduate Certificate of Educational Leadership offers an ideal platform for professional growth and advanced learning to bolster your career in educational leadership. This program equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate complex social dynamics and foster positive learning outcomes for students and their communities, essential qualities for educational leaders. Moreover, completion of this course serves as a pathway into the Master of Educational Leadership.

Tailored for educational leaders within schools and other educational settings, the Graduate Certificate of Educational Leadership is designed to meet the needs of those seeking career progression and specialized expertise in educational leadership, underpinned by research-driven initiatives and pedagogy. Aligned with the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) Professional Standards for Principals, this course offers comprehensive coverage of the responsibilities of educational leaders, including effective change management and innovation.

Throughout the program, you will gain an advanced understanding and critical insight into the establishment and maintenance of professional learning communities, encompassing community engagement, negotiation, and the management of conflicting interests. You will explore, analyze, and apply contemporary leadership concepts and strategies to advocate for change, initiate innovative initiatives, and assess educational performance in line with relevant policies and frameworks.

Delivered entirely online, this program offers a highly flexible learning experience, allowing you to study at your own pace, access learning materials at your convenience, and tailor your learning to suit your specific educational context. Whether you opt for full-time study and complete the Graduate Certificate of Educational Leadership within 12 months or choose a part-time approach that fits your schedule, you will receive dedicated support from academic staff members.

A recommended study sequence facilitates progression from the Graduate Certificate of Educational Leadership to the Master of Educational Leadership. Each unit comprises approximately three modules, which can be independently studied as standalone microcredentials within a professional learning framework.

Wondering how a self-paced postgraduate course works and what to expect? Explore the course details below to find out more.

COURSE STRUCTURE:
The Graduate Certificate of Educational Leadership is comprised of four core units. The fourth unit will orient you to research processes leading to the research component in the Master of Educational Leadership and/or enable completion of a mini workplace initiative or project. Each unit requires a time commitment of 150 hours, equating to a total of 600 hours of study which is approximately 12 months of part-time study when compared to a typical university term structure of two terms per year. However, you will have up to three years from enrolment to complete the course at your own pace.

Following a hyperflexible design, each unit is made up of approximately three modules with each module designed to be completed in approximately 50 hours. Each module can be studied as a micro-credential through our Centre for Professional Development presenting even greater flexibility to dip in and out of the course to suit your learning needs. Students intending to aggregate the modules to form a unit must also complete relevant assessments successfully, and must meet other relevant course entry requirements. We recommend studying modules and units in a sequence to gain appropriate foundational and core knowledge.

ASSESSMENTS:
Assessments are completed at your own pace - no deadlines or due dates - and focus on issues in an educational context of your choosing.

RECOMMENDED COURSE STRUCTURE:
We strongly recommend you follow the sequence below for this course.

The Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership, coupled with pertinent practical leadership experience, can augment prospects for employment in leadership positions within schools and other educational environments. Graduates possess specialized expertise and competencies in educational leadership, fostering the cultivation of professional and research skills to collaborate effectively with teams, communities, and stakeholders. This collaboration aims to bolster organizational curriculum, pedagogical capacity, and well-being. Additionally, completion of units within the Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership can serve as proof of ongoing professional development and/or contribute to career progression. Upon finishing the course units, students may proceed to enroll in the Master of Educational Leadership.

To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must hold one of the following: A completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent Bachelor degree or higher equivalent qu

If you are not a native of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, or the United States of America, you must fulfill the English Language Proficiency requirements established by the University. Applicants need to provide evidence of completion of one of the following:

- A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent).
- An Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) diploma level qualification.
- Completion of a bachelor's level qualification spanning a minimum period of two years full-time study with a minimum overall GPA of 4.0.

Additionally, applicants must achieve the following scores in recognized English language proficiency tests:

- IELTS Academic: Overall 6.0 (with no individual band score lower than 5.5).
- TOEFL (internet-based): Overall 75 (with no sub-score less than 17).
- PTE Academic: Overall 54 (with no individual score lower than 46).
- CAE and CPE: Overall 169 (with no individual band score below 162).