Edith Cowan University

Graduate Certificate of Education (Leading in Education)

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 8 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Certificate

Acquire knowledge in a strategic and effective manner to build your confidence and lead your team successfully.

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Course overview

Gain the confidence to lead your people and organisation strategically and effectively. Enhance student learning outcomes and increase engagement with your school community amid unprecedented change and heightened public accountability.

Delivered 100% online and with six study periods a year, you could complete the Graduate Certificate of Education in as little as 8 months while continuing to work full-time. Designed to be intuitive and user-friendly, you’ll experience the same quality of education and learning outcomes, as well as the connection with your fellow students and academics, that you would if studying on-campus. You will also receive dedicated one-on-one support from a Student Success Advisor who can assist with all non-academic questions and motivate you to reach your study goals.

 

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
8 months (Part time)
Commitment
15 - 20 hours/week
Price Per Unit
From $3,050
More Information
The estimated per-unit fee is calculated using the annual average first-year fee. It is based on a full-time study load of 40 credit points (four units) per semester or 80 credit points (eight units) per year.
Intake
March, 2026
May, 2026
July, 2026
August, 2026
October, 2026
Units
4
Fees
More Information
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
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What you will study

To complete the Graduate Certificate of Education Online, you are required to complete 60 credit points.

Four units

  • Leading Under Challenging Circumstances
  • Leading for Improvement
  • Leading Staff
  • Leading Community Engagement

 

Entry requirements

Graduate Certificate of Education

Admission requirement (Band 6)

  • Bachelor of Education or a Bachelor's level degree in any other field, plus a Graduate Diploma of Education or Master of Teaching.
  • Two years of experience in an educational setting or organisation with equivalents considered.

English Language requirement (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0).
  • Bachelor's degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy.
  • Completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent).
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience.
  • Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants must hold an initial teacher education qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Successful applicants with a graduate certificate qualification or higher in accounting may seek reduced course duration by applying for recognition of prior learning.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

  • Head of Department
  • Deputy Principal
  • School Principal

Learning outcomes

  • Latest research and strategies
  • Global perspective on education
  • Effective leadership
  • Strategy development for complex environments

 

Fees and FEE-HELP

Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $12,200 (domestic full-fee paying place).

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 60 credit points (normally four units) per year.

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

  • The number of units studied.
  • Choice of courses.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.