Graduate Certificate in Leadership in Education and Training

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This course aims to develop the knowledge and skills of the student to undertake wide-ranging leadership roles in organisations focusing on education and training.

This course is offered to workplaces only, at the employer's request. Individuals cannot apply for this course.

Course Essentials

How to apply

We are currently accepting applications for this course.

Already a VU student?

You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.

For more info contact the
School of Business Services

Careers

Graduates of this course can work in a:

  • supervisory / management role within an organisation which focuses on education and training

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

Study pathways

There are recognised study pathways for this course. You may be able to get credit in a bachelor degree by studying this course.

TAFE to Undergraduate

You can get credit in the following degree at VU if you complete the :

Master of Education

You may receive credit for this course.

To find out more about the pathways available for this course, please contact the School of Business Services

Recognition of prior learning (RPL)

Get credit for your work, study and life experience through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.

Find out more about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Graduate faster

If you've done previous study related to this course, you may be awarded credit. This means you can graduate in less time.

Completing this course also gives you a head-start on other at VU courses at a higher level of study.

We also award credit for relevant work and life experience. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Course Objectives

The Graduate Certificate in Leadership in Education and Training is a skills-based leadership training and professional development program for both academic and non-academic leaders working in organisations focusing on education and training.

Units and electives

CORE UNITS (All units must be completed)

ELECTIVE UNITS (Minimum of 2 elective units must be completed)

To be eligible to receive the Graduate Certificate in Leadership in Education and Training qualification, participants must successfully complete six (6) units comprising four (4) core and two (2) elective units, equivalent to a minimum of 370 - 430 nominal hours.

What's a unit?

A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

Admission Information

  • Applicants need to have obtained an Advanced Diploma, Bachelor or higher education qualification

How to apply for this course

Please contact us directly:

  • Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
  • Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU

Get in touch

Contact us to discuss your course options:

Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100

Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU