Graduate Certificate in Education Online

Why study the online Graduate Certificate in Education Online at UC?

Tailored to support your professional goals

Benefit from the flexibility to tailor your studies to your career goals and interests. Choose a combination of units from a range of options in education leadership and STEM methodologies to achieve your aspirations.

Online and supported

Study 100% online from anywhere in Australia while receiving dedicated student support allowing you to balance full-time work while developing your education professionalism instantly adding value to your career.

Enhanced professional identity

Develop your professional authority as a modern educator. Enhance your creative problem-solving and communication skills to respond to current and emerging educational challenges.

Course highlights

Tailor your course by selecting from units in STEM or Leadership
100% online and accelerated to fit around your life and work
Build upon your experience and develop your professional authority in modern education
Gain a toolkit to respond to contemporary challenges in education
Aligned with ACARA demands
Add instant value to your career through authentic practice assessments
Experience dedicated support at every stage
Start anytime – intakes are open every 2 months

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Overview

The University of Canberra’s online Graduate Certificate in Education is for existing education professionals looking to gain modern teaching skills to align their practice with industry needs. Student can tailor their studies to their interests or professional goals by selecting a combination of units focusing on educational leadership or STEM education.

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QUICK FACTS

4 units | 7 weeks each
8 months* part-time
Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Aug, Oct
$2,887.50 per unit^, FEE-HELP available
*Dependent on individual study path and unit availability. Please speak to a Student Adviser for more information. ^2025 indicative fees are listed here. Find out more on our Fees page.

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The University of Canberra is an ambitious university for ambitious people.

The University takes pride in designing online courses that are practical, supported and accelerated. Our courses are truly flexible and inclusive, ensuring you are connected to an inspiring community of teachers and learners anywhere, anytime.

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#1 in Canberra for overall experience, teaching quality, skill development and student support.¹

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UC is #5 in Australia for overall employment.²

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¹Good University Guide 2024 ²Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2023

Graduate Certificate

Description of the Course + 4 Number of units or continue studying

Graduate Diploma

All units from the Graduate Certificate + 4 Diploma units or continue studying

Master of Health Services Management

All subjects from the Graduate Certificate + 8 subjects from the Master of Health Services Management

Course structure

The Graduate Certificate in Education is composed of 4 elective units and is an entry point for the Master of Education.

Graduate Certificate in Education |
4 units | 8 months*

Tailor your studies to your career goals. Develop skills in leadership and STEM education and take the next step in your education career.

Master of Education |
8 units | 16 months*

Build on your graduate certificate with in-demand skills in educational inclusion and wellbeing. Receive recognition for your ongoing development of your professional authority and be ready for leadership or senior roles in educational settings.

Unsure about which electives are right for you?

We are here to help you! Learn more about the differences between the electives and which ones are right for you.

*Dependent on individual study path and unit availability. Please speak to a Student Adviser for more information.

Taught by industry experts

“The University of Canberra’s online Master of Education and Graduate Certificate in Education courses have been designed to provide teachers with ideal practical professional development and career-building opportunities, allowing them to shape their future education/professional pathways and enhance their skills and knowledge.”

Matthew Brown | Master of Education Course Director

“The STEM Practices and Learning Opportunities unit has been designed for our students to think differently about what STEM means and looks like in school settings. The focus on the practices that underpin STEM thinking provides an opportunity to reimagine STEM learning.”

Dr Tracy Logan | Senior Lecturer in Education

Career outcomes

The Graduate Certificate in Education is designed for professionals looking to enhance their education careers. Career outcomes may include roles such as:

Curriculum Coordinator

Curriculum Specialist

Executive Teacher

School Policy Adviser

Educational Policy Developer

Early Childhood Director

Instructional Leader

Education Assessment Specialist

Fee assistance

Some students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) may be eligible to apply to defer payment of some or all of their tuition fees via the Commonwealth Government’s FEE-HELP official page loan scheme.

Visit our fees page for lots of useful information about eligibility, how to apply and pay. You can apply for FEE-HELP once you have enrolled in a course.

Ready to start learning?

We’re here to help you get on the right path. Download a brochure, email us or arrange a call-back from our staff. Learn more about:

Finding the best course for you

How our courses work

How to apply and enrol

How our courses are structured

How online study works at UC