Professional Certificate in Instructional Leadership
Course code: GC-INSLEAD
February
AUD $9,000 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
AUD $13,000 (2026 indicative first year fee)
IELTS 6.5: with no band less than 6.0
Course structure
Overview
Built on the work of Professors Stephen Dinham and John Hattie, this 25-point course comprises two of the Master of Instructional Leadership core subjects:
- Evidence for Learning and Teaching
- Leading Learning and Teaching.
Course structure
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Course code: GC-INSLEAD
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6 months part-time
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25 points of coursework, comprising 2 x compulsory 12.5 point subjects:
- Evidence for Learning and Teaching
- Leading Learning and Teaching.
For detailed course and subject information, see the University Handbook: Professional Certificate in Instructional Leadership.
Delivery mode
- 2 x two-day on campus intensives per subject (including weekends)
Entry
- Semester 1
Explore this course
Explore the subjects you could choose as part of this certificate.
| Accordion | |
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| Evidence for Learning and Teaching · 12.5 pts |
The major focus of this course is how school leaders know that teachers and students are learning in positive ways throughout their school. Students will explore the current evidence base about what works best, what criteria can be developed to make decisions about success, how to develop a program logic for their leadership role, and how to evaluate the impacts of leadership decisions on both teachers’ and students’ learning. This subject aligns with the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership National Professional Standard for Principals. |
| Leading Learning and Teaching · 12.5 pts |
This subject will critically examine the research evidence linking quality teaching with student outcomes within the context of contemporary educational theory, policy and practice. Of central interest will be the role of leadership, and in particular approaches to instructional leadership, in promoting, developing and providing quality teaching and student learning. Key aspects include successful change management, effective teacher professional learning and the importance of evidence and data. Candidates will conduct a self-assessment of their capabilities against the research literature on effective instructional leadership and the National Professional Standard for Principals (AITSL). This subject aligns with the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership National Professional Standard for Principals. |