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Graduate Certificate of Leadership

Study Method Online
Provider Deakin University
Start Date Mar, Jul, Nov
Deakin University

Course overview

Deakin’s Graduate Certificate of Leadership is an innovative, first-of-a-kind* qualification that recognises your leadership experience and develops your leadership skills.

This 100% online course is suited for experienced leaders who value the importance of effective leadership and who want to be recognised for their leadership capabilities. It will provide you with an opportunity to:

  • gain a thorough understanding of key leadership concepts

  • develop your leadership practice through reflection and evidence-based decision-making

  • apply your skills in the workplace to deliver positive change.

You will apply what you've learned, as well as analyse and validate your leadership strengths, with course content that goes beyond theory into practice-based learning.

Job outcomes

  • Business Leadership Roles

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Study method

  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration study load

8 months (minimum)

Delivery

Flexible and 100% online

This leading-edge postgraduate degree is designed for leaders who need flexibility for when and where they complete their studies.

  • This course has no exams and is designed specifically for a 100% online experience.

  • Study while you work and immediately apply what you learn to your workplace.

Entry requirements

Entry into the Graduate Certificate of Leadership will be based on:

  • Bachelor's degree in any discipline and two years relevant experience#

    OR

  • three years relevant work experience^

# Applicable to applicants with a bachelor's degree. Work experience must be in a managerial or professional role with evidence of leading teams, including either direct or indirect reports as a supervisor or manager, and operational implementation of strategy.

^ Applicable to applicants without a bachelor's degree. Work experience must be in a managerial or professional role with evidence of leading teams, including either direct or indirect reports as a supervisor or manager, and operational implementation of strategy.

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Course features

Get the recognition you deserve

Turn the leadership capabilities you’ve acquired through learning and experience into a formal qualification.

Strengthen your leadership skills

Consolidate and expand your leadership capabilities through guided self-analysis, workplace-based research, applied practice and feedback.

Fit your study around your work

Our 100% online Professional Practice courses can be accessed around your schedule and availability.

Subjects

You complete two coursework units, two Professional Practice Credentials and two stackable short courses

Course-Work Units
Leadership Practice with Impact

The purpose of this unit is to deliver a thorough grounding in the main leadership theories, concepts, and issues. It is intended as an introduction to leadership and will be the theoretical foundation that the other leadership units are built on.

Course-Work Units
Professional Practice Credentials
Adaptive Mindsets (Advanced)
Professional Practice Credentials
Driving Strategic Results (Advanced)
Stackable Short Courses
Crisis Leadership
Stackable Short Courses
Innovation and Leadership
Stackable Short Courses
Innovation and Organisational Change
Stackable Short Courses
Sustainable Leadership to 2030

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Payment options

A Deakin scholarship can open the door to new opportunities. Whether you have something unique to offer or simply need a bit of extra support to reach your goals, we’re here to help. Scholarships can assist with course fees, living costs and study materials – so you can focus on achieving your best. Explore the range of opportunities and find the right fit for you.

We love welcoming Deakin alumni back to continue their journey with us. If you're starting a postgraduate award course, you may be eligible for a 10% discount on your enrolment fees, applied per unit. It's our way of supporting your next step.

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About Deakin University

As one of Australia’s most progressive universities, Deakin is driven by innovation, excellence and real-world impact. We combine exceptional teaching, flexible learning and world-class research to create opportunities that lead to meaningful careers and positive change.

Guided by inclusive values and a commitment to our global partners and communities, we don’t just advance education and research – we empower it to shape a better future.

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