Graduate Certificate in Education (Professional Practice)

If you are an Education graduate looking to take your career to the next level, this 4-month postgraduate qualification is the fast track you need to succeed. Whether that is educational leadership, training and career development, or a role in the workplace learning sector, further postgraduate study in education, or beyond, this course will provide you with flexible study options, and a curriculum tailored to your career journey. 

Gain a deepened knowledge of the issues affecting modern education. Explore contemporary education theory, become skilled in the use of research for practice, study the effects of the globalised education and reflect on why local still matters.

Suitable for a range of education professionals, this short course can be completed in as little as 4-months (one semester) full-time or one year part-time. With blended study modes including online and face-to-face units, you’ll be able to balance study with your other commitments. Looking to upgrade your qualification? Successful completion of this course serves as a pathway into the Master of Education (Professional Practice). 

Study a Graduate Certificate in Education (Professional Practice) at UC and you will:

• Explore contemporary developments that have an impact across a variety of professional practice fields in education

• Examine the globalised character of educational theory, curriculum development, policy and practice

• Develop skills in analysing and critiquing professional knowledge

• Explore how globalisation's interdependent economic, political, cultural and technological dimensions affect education

• Review research perspectives and practices in education and communication.