Graduate Certificate in Education Online

Why study the online Graduate Certificate in Education 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.

Save on your fees

From 2026, Graduate Certificate in Education students can save on their fees with a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP). That means if you’re eligible, the government will subsidise some of your fees, and you may also be able to apply to defer the balance through an Australian Government HELP loan.

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
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. Students 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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What you will study

The online Graduate Certificate in Education is for current education professionals looking to enhance their skills to step into the next phase of their career. Gain in-demand leadership and STEM education skills to improve student outcomes and staff development with UC’s accelerated and supported online learning environment.

For those looking to become a teacher, we recommend contacting the University of Canberra Future Students Team to find out which course is right for you.

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.

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

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.

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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.”

Janet Smith | Master of Education Course Director

“Spatial reasoning is a foundational aspect across the STEM disciplines. Importantly, spatial reasoning skills can be learned and improved. When educators are prepared with strong spatial reasoning skills, and spatial tools to teach spatial reasoning and related STEM content, students’ STEM learning improves.”

Dr Ilyse Resnick | Associate Professor