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The Graduate Certificate in Leadership is designed for both new and experienced leaders wishing to consolidate their learning, challenge their assumptions and underpinning knowledge and skills, and explore ways to develop their leadership influence skills in their teams and workplaces.
Students undertake a series of coursework units which may include a project unit, integrating critical thinking and engagement with theoretical, religious, and spiritual beliefs with a body of knowledge and lived experience. This is done through enquiry-based studies, case studies from leading professionals to address workplace problems and issues, that may lead to practical applications for change in their professional context.
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Leadership will be able to
The Graduate Certificate in Leadership consists of 72 points.
| Course Structure | Type | Points |
|---|---|---|
| LE8801Z Self-Leadership | Core | 12 |
| LE8802Z Leading Others | Core | 12 |
A further 48 points of postgraduate units drawn from the list below:
|
Elective | 48 |
Study Mode
Units will be delivered via a variety of modes, including face-to-face, online synchronous and online asynchronous, as well as blended approaches. Core units will include compulsory weekly online webinars and one in-person or online intensive, alongside self-directed learning modules.
The minimum admission requirement for the Graduate Certificate in Leadership is:
The Graduate Certificate in Leadership requires completion of 72 points.
The cost of the course at 2026 fees is $10,152.
Fees are subject to change from year to year. For more information about fees, please visit the Fees page.
Credit of up to 36 points may be granted towards this award.
Credit is granted in accordance with the Credit Policy.
Graduates can progress to the Graduate Diploma in Leadership or the Graduate Diploma in Divinity.
Courses can be delivered through a variety of modes, such as:
| Standard | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
|
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6 months |
2 years |
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Course Code:
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Upon successful completion of all course requirements, students will receive an invitation to graduate. This entitles the graduate to wear the approved Academic Dress at the graduation ceremony, and to use the approved postnominals after their name.
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