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University of Canberra

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Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership

  • Graduate Certificate

Learn to drive and manage change in educational environments Grow your leadership skills in the Education sector with a 100% online Graduate Certificate in...

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Study Mode
Online, In person
Intake Months
Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

About this course

Learn to drive and manage change in educational environments
Grow your leadership skills in the Education sector with a 100% online Graduate Certificate in Education Leadership. Become the champion of driving positive change in childhood learning and in management settings. You'll establish a holistic influence on school success through recognising, challenging, problem-solving and effectively implementing strategies that positively shape classroom experiences.
Learn to be a leader that inspires and empowers peers and students to grow. With a range of units like Educational Leadership and Change, Leading and Developing Educators, Teaching and Curriculum and more, you'll be able to tailor the course to suit your leadership journey.
What's more, you can study 100% online from anywhere in Australia, meaning you can fit professional growth alongside work, family and life in general.
Study a Graduate Certificate Educational Leadership at UC and you will:
  • Build unique skills to develop your leadership toolkit.
  • Gain the confidence to navigate the contemporary educational landscape.
  • Develop advanced leadership and managerial skills to recognise, challenge, problem-solve and effectively implement strategy.
  • Inform and construct personal leadership and professional frameworks.
  • Drive change in both learning and management environments.

Work Integrated Learning
Test your knowledge with authentic assessment tasks that'll see you completing similar work to what you would in the real-world environment when leading educational teams.
Career opportunities
  • Curriculum Coordinator or Specialist
  • Deputy Principal
  • Early Childhood Director
  • Education Assessment Specialist
  • Executive Principal
  • Executive Teacher
  • Head of Department or Faculty
  • Instructional Leader
  • Principal
  • School Leader
  • School Policy Adviser or
  • Developer
  • Student Wellbeing Manager
  • Year Adviser

Course-specific information
Delivered 100% online, you can balance your full-time work while developing your professionalism as a teacher. Seize the opportunity for your studies to go towards continuing professional development (CPD) or mandatory training hours.
With intakes every two months, you can study from anywhere in Australia while receiving dedicated support from your Student Success Adviser as you study one unit at a time, online and accelerated, instantly adding value to your career and organisation.

100% Online

Enrol in the University of Canberra's online Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership and unlock your potential as an educational leader. Our course is carefully crafted to enhance your creative problem-solving, communication skills and understanding of contemporary educational frameworks to make a meaningful impact in education environments and in your career.

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Entry requirements

Current registration as a teacher at proficient level or higher with an Australian regulatory authority/registration authority (e.g. TQI, NESA) OR A three-year undergraduate degree in Education or relevant field as approved by the University of Canberra, and at least three years' FTE professional experience in education OR Graduate/Post-Graduate education qualifications as approved by the University of Canberra.

Assumed knowledge

This course is intended for practising teachers, school leaders and other professionals working in fields of education. While there is no specific assumed knowledge required, a familiarity with Australian educational contexts (including schooling contexts) is assumed.

Periods course is open for new admissions
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Domestic International
2024 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 1 15 January 2024
2024 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 2 11 March 2024
2024 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 3 06 May 2024
2024 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 4 01 July 2024
2024 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 5 26 August 2024
2024 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 6 21 October 2024
2025 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 1 20 January 2025
2025 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 2 17 March 2025
2025 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 3 12 May 2025
2025 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 4 07 July 2025
2025 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 5 01 September 2025
2025 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 6 27 October 2025
2026 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 1 19 January 2026
2026 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 2 16 March 2026
2026 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 3 11 May 2026
2026 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 4 06 July 2026
2026 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 5 31 August 2026
2026 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 6 26 October 2026
Credit arrangements

There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.

Study locations

Canberra

Online

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at University of Canberra.
71.9%
Overall satisfaction
74.7%
Skill scale
70.3%
Teaching scale
89%
Employed full-time
$74k
Average salary