Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership

The Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership is a professional development course designed for current or aspiring educational leaders. This course provides advanced learning and skills to support careers in educational leadership, navigating social complexities, and shaping positive learning outcomes for students and their communities.

Overview

The Graduate Certificate of Educational Leadership is ideal for educational leaders in schools and educational settings seeking career advancement and specialized educational leadership. This course is aligned with the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) Professional Standards for Principals. It examines the responsibilities of educational leaders, their role in managing change, and seeking opportunities to innovate.

Course Structure

The course is delivered entirely online in a hyperflexible format, allowing students to study at their own pace and access learning materials anytime. The recommended study sequence enables students to satisfy the Graduate Certificate of Educational Leadership and pathway into the Master of Educational Leadership. Each unit consists of approximately three modules, which can be studied as standalone microcredentials within a professional learning context.

Career Opportunities

The Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership, combined with relevant practical leadership experience, may enhance employment opportunities in leadership roles in schools and other educational contexts. Graduates develop specialized knowledge and skills in educational leadership, enabling them to work productively with teams, communities, and stakeholders to enhance organizational curriculum and pedagogical capacity and wellbeing.

Course Details

• Duration: 0.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time
• Location: Online
• Study mode: Online
• Course code: CM21
• First-year fee: $8,808 (2025 Indicative) (FFP)

Requirements

To be eligible, applicants must meet the entry requirements, including English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements. Throughout their studies, students must also meet security and health requirements.

Fees and Scholarships

The indicative first-year fee is $8,808, and fees are reviewed annually. Students may be eligible for FEE-HELP, an Australian Government loan scheme that helps eligible students pay their tuition fees.

Units

The course consists of four units (24 credits):

1. Orientation to Educational Leadership (EDED20497)
2. Educational Change and Improvement (EDED20498)
3. Leading Learning and Community Engagement (EDED20499)
4. Engaging with Educational Research (EDED20500)

Related Courses

• Master of Educational Leadership (CM20)
• Graduate Certificate in Educational Neuroscience (CM11)
• Master of Educational Neuroscience (CL85)