Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership Online

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Why study the online Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership at UC?

People-first leadership focus

Gain leadership and management skills that help you connect, inspire and influence. Shape educational environments that acknowledge and celebrate the unique needs of students and teachers.

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.

Online and supported

Study 100% online from anywhere in Australia while receiving dedicated student support allowing you to balance full-time work whilst developing your professionalism and leadership as a teacher.

Course highlights

This course equips students with applied knowledge in data analytics, fundamental economic modelling and communication of policy analysis and evaluation to a wide range of audiences.

Gain a people-first leadership perspective
100% online and accelerated to fit around your life
and work
Gain a toolkit to respond to contemporary
challenges in education
Experience dedicated support at every stage
Start anytime – intakes are open every 2 months

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Overview

The online Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership from the University of Canberra will develop your leadership toolkit with contemporary frameworks and advanced people-first leadership approaches to guide your school community to reach their full potential. Become a pillar of school and system success with the ability to understand and implement strategies to empower, support and encourage development in your staff and students, resulting in school and educational landscape improvement.

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What you will study

The online Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership is for current education professionals looking to enhance their skills to step into the next phase of their career. Gain foundational leadership and management skills needed to connect, inspire and influence positive change in contemporary learning environments.

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 Educational Leadership is composed of 4 core units and is an entry point for the Master of Education (Leadership).

Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership
4 units | 8 months*

Gain advanced leadership skills and tools needed to lead and influence positive change in modern education environments.

Master of Education (Leadership)
8 units | 16 months*

Develop skills in leadership, inclusion and wellbeing to create an optimal learning environment where staff and students feel empowered to succeed. 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.

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Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership Online

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Why study the online Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership at UC?

People-first leadership focus

Enhanced professional identity

Online and supported

Course highlights

Overview

What you will study

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