Monash University
Graduate Certificate of Educational Design
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 7 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Gain the skills you need to push the boundaries of innovation in learning.
Course overview
Educational design as a profession was born amid digital disruption and has continued to evolve rapidly. In a world where education is delivered directly to a student’s home or office, innovative course design is vitally important, as are the practitioners who push the boundaries of what’s possible.
Whether you’re already working in the education field or looking to transition into one of Australia’s fastest-growing roles, a Graduate Certificate of Educational Design will open up a vast array of pathways. Educational designers have a diverse skill set and are in demand at universities and within a wide range of corporate, government and not-for-profit organisations. Set yourself up now for a long-term career in an innovative and fast-growing field.
Key facts
July, 2026
August, 2026
October, 2026
What you will study
To complete the Graduate Certificate of Educational Design, students must complete 24 credit points.
- Educational design
- Designing digital content
- Designing for interaction and collaboration
- Innovations in technologies and pedagogical practices
Entry requirements
Qualifications
- A recognised bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification with a pass (50%) average. Alternatively, applicants who have completed relevant full-time informal learning, with a recommendation letter or reference from an employer, will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Your previous studies can be credited towards your postgraduate studies, provided they meet the relevant course requirements.
If you receive an offer of enrolment and you’ve undertaken prior learning, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. The procedure is governed by the university's Recognition of Prior Learning policy. Contact the university for more details.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
- Learning Designer
- Training and Development Specialist
- Educational Technologist
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $15,250 (domestic full-fee paying place).
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 24 credit points (normally four units) per semester or year.
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
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.