Graduate Certificate of Education Online: Leading Education
Graduate Certificate of Education Online: Leading Education
Accelerated and 100% online, the Graduate Certificate of Education: Leading Education is for current and future school leaders who want to hone their leadership skills and create positive outcomes for their students, their organisation and their communities. After completing your graduate certificate, you will be empowered to lead in complex…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Accelerated and 100% online, the Graduate Certificate of Education: Leading Education is for current and future school leaders who want to hone their leadership skills and create positive outcomes for their students, their organisation and their communities.
After completing your graduate certificate, you will be empowered to lead in complex environments and drive improvement in your organisation.
You can also continue your studies and gain ECU’s Accelerated Online Master of Education (Leading Education) by completing four additional core units.
Who should study this course?
The Graduate Certificate of Education: Leading Education is for current teaching professionals who want to gain skills that complement their experience and who wish to be seen as a strong candidate for future leadership roles.
Learning outcomes
Upon completing your Graduate Certificate of Education, you will achieve the following learning outcomes:
Lead students, staff and organisations
Become an advocate of education through effective leadership. Apply strategies across pedagogical practices, policies and organisational performance to instigate change which benefits students and your organisation.
Engage communities
Learn to lead in complex environments and develop strategies for the improvement of students, staff and the community.
Research and practice
Understand and apply effective leadership strategies to drive continuous improvement across pedagogical practices, assessment strategies, learning outcomes, and staff and organisational performance.
What you will study
The Graduate Certificate of Education: Leading Education, comprises four units of study.
Specialised units
Leading Under Challenging Circumstances
Leading for Improvement
Leading Staff
Leading Community Engagement
Career outcomes
Upon successfully completing the Graduate Certificate of Education: Leading Education, you will have the leadership skills to excel in a number of roles including:
Year Level Leader
Faculty Leader
Program Coordinator
Head of Learning Area
Student Services Coordinator
REQUIREMENTS
Have a Bachelor degree in Education or
Equivalent or a Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline or,
Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience
English competency requirements:
IELTS Academic: An overall band minimum score of 6.5, with no individual band less than 6.0.) (Results are typically valid for 2 years and online tests are not acceptable.)
TOEFL iBT: TOEFL iBT: 84 (with no score below 17)
TOEFL Paper-Based Test (PBT): Minimum score of 573, including Test of Written English of 5.0 or better. (Results are typically valid for only 2 years)
Pearson Test of English (PTE): PTE Academic 58, with no score less than 50 for postgraduate standard entry courses. (Results are typically valid for only 2 years)
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a large, multi-campus institution serving communities in Western Australia and internationally.ECU was awarded university status in 1991, but despite its relative youth, the University has a proud history of more than a century of service to education in Western Australia and is recognised for its teaching and learning, excellence in research, and partnerships with the community.We have more than 23,300 students, including around 18,500 undergraduates and 4,800 postgraduates. Approximately 3,600 international students attend the University, originating from 104 countries.We are a progressive University with courses developed through ongoing industry input, and employing lecturers who engage fully with their students. We’re a university that knows while knowledge is important, understanding comes from experience –experience that enables you to adapt what you’ve learned to whatever opportunities come your way. Because that’s when you do more than just survive in this world. You thrive in it.
