Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership is designed for educators aiming to become innovative leaders in education. It covers theories of leadership, management, and administration, with applications in various educational contexts, including faith-based organisations. The program is offered online and can be completed in six months.
The Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership is for educators including teachers, middle leaders, principals, and administrators who want to become creative and innovative leaders with influence in education. Participants explore theories of educational leadership, management and administration, and learn to apply them appropriately to their own contexts including Catholic and faith-based educational organisations.
The Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership is not an initial teaching qualification.
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2026 Admission.
IELTS overall score of 7.0. Individual score of 6.0 in all tests.
The Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership is for educators including teachers, middle leaders, principals, and administrators who want to become creative and innovative leaders with influence in education. Participants explore theories of educational leadership, management and administration, and learn to apply them appropriately to their own contexts including Catholic and faith-based educational organisations.
Our graduates have pursued careers in:
If your prior study or relevant work experience has provided you with knowledge, skills or experience aligned with the learning outcomes of units in your new course, you may be eligible to gain credit for study or have your prior learning recognised. This means you may be able to complete your ACU course in a shorter timeframe.
You can use our credit search tool to see what you might be eligible for. For more information about credit and recognition of prior learning at ACU, follow the link below.
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Semester 1 applications for this course open in August. Mid-year applications, if offered, open in April.
Please check the start dates at the top of this page for Mid-year availability. Mid-year entry may be offered at other campuses.
For direct applications, read more at our application deadlines page.
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Deferment is available for one year. Find out more about deferment.