Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Leadership
Education studies
A course by
AUT
The AUT Online Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Leadership equips professionals with foundational and culturally responsive leadership skills to advance into or enhance leadership roles within the education sector. This programme is delivered 100% online and tailored for working adults.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 30 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Critically evaluate leadership models and practices
Develop the ability to analyse and apply leadership models appropriate to diverse educational contexts, with particular attention to Māori and Pasifika communities.
Build self-awareness and interpersonal skills
Enhance self-understanding and relational skills essential for effective leadership within educational organisations.
Develop collaborative practices
What You're Signing Up For
Designed for emerging or current professionals in the education sector, this 100% online programme delivers foundational knowledge and practical skills to lead effectively in educational settings. With a focus on culturally responsive leadership, students develop the capability to critically evaluate leadership models, build collaborative communities, and interpret education policy. Real-world experience is highly valued in entry, and successful graduates can pathway to further postgraduate study.
Course Content
- Leading within Cultures and Communities
- Being and Becoming an Educational Leader
- Educational Change, Learning and Leadership
- Educational Leaders as Policy Actors
- Educational Leadership Matters
- Critical evaluation of leadership models, especially in Māori and Pasifika contexts
- Building self-awareness and interpersonal skills for effective leadership
- Collaborative practices and professional learning communities
- Inclusive, culturally responsive and equitable leadership approaches
What you need to know first
If you already have a university degree: A bachelor’s degree, graduate diploma or professional qualification AND 3 years of relevant professional experience
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Leadership
Future employment opportunities might be
Team leader or coordinator in educational organisations (schools, early childhood centres, tertiary institutions)
Programme manager in community education, vocational training or corporate learning environments
Educational advisor or support roles in education-focused NGOs or community organisations