Whether you are a current or aspiring educational leader the Graduate Certificate of Educational Leadership is ideal if you are seeking professional development and advanced learning to support your career in educational leadership You will develop the knowledge and skills to navigate social complexities and shape positive learning outcomes for students and their communities required of educational leaders This course provides a pathway to the Master of Educational LeadershipThe Graduate Certificate of Educational Leadership will suit educational leaders in schools and educational settings seeking career advancement and specialised educational leadership underpinned by researchinformed initiatives and pedagogy This course is aligned with the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership AITSL Professional Standards for PrincipalsDuring your course you will examine the responsibilities of educational leaders and their role in effectively managing change and seeking opportunities to innovate You will develop an advanced understanding and critical knowledge of creating and maintaining professional learning communities including community engagement negotiation and managing competing interests
Study options
Online/Distance
(.5 Years)
Tuition fees
A$9,840.00 (US$ 6,485)
per year
Facility Levy - $375 at the commencement of each term (long or flexi), capped at $750 per academic year.
Start date
December 2026
Entry requirements
For international students
To be eligible for entry into this courseApplicants must hold one of the followingA completedAustralian Qualifications Framewor k AQF equivalent Bachelor degree or higher equivalent qualification withA minimum of two years relevant experience inAn education setting orA completedAQF equivalent Initial Teaching Education ITE course with evidence of three years registered teaching experience withinAustralia or equivalent.Relevant wor k experience includes employment inA teaching or educational setting which can include early childhood education guidance counsellor or cor porAte settings which haveA strong educational focus.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.