• The Open University

Developing Educational Leadership in Practice

Strengthen your education leadership skills and put the latest theories and research into practice, with The Open University.

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  • Duration

    12 weeks

  • Weekly study

    13 hours
Overview
Requirements

Develop your leadership style to become an effective leader in education

Education leaders have a key role to play in shaping the direction and culture of an educational setting. They need the skills to motivate others, adapt, and create strategies to respond to change rapidly - something that became increasingly important during the Covid-19 pandemic.

This 12-week microcredential explores the latest theories and research in educational leadership, and provides a solid introduction to the skills, knowledge, tools and language needed to help you futureproof your career.

Created by The Open University, you’ll benefit from the expertise of world-class academics who are known for their inspiring and engaging teaching methods in educational leadership, as well as their research that looks to influence practices, policies and debates – both nationally and internationally.

Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

Who is the course for?

This microcredential would benefit anyone currently working in, or looking to work in, an educational leadership role or looking to further develop their skills and knowledge about educational leadership. In particular, it will enhance the employability of:

  • Teachers, teaching assistants, supervisors, tutors or lecturers
  • Current educational leaders and managers, senior teachers, supervisory teaching assistants, tutors, lecturers, education business leaders

The course content and case studies will be relevant to learners within different professional contexts across the globe.

Who developed the course?

The Open University

As the UK’s largest university, The Open University (OU) supports thousands of students to achieve their goals and ambitions via supported distance learning, helping to fit learning around professional and personal life commitments.

  • Established

    1969

  • Location

    Milton Keynes, UK

  • World ranking

    Top 510Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020

Learning on FutureLearn

Your learning, your rules

  • Courses are split into weeks, activities, and steps to help you keep track of your learning
  • Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities
  • Stay motivated by using the Progress page to keep track of your step completion and assessment scores

Join a global classroom

  • Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
  • Share ideas with your peers and course educators on every step of the course
  • Join the conversation by reading, @ing, liking, bookmarking, and replying to comments from others

Map your progress

  • As you work through the course, use notifications and the Progress page to guide your learning
  • Whenever you’re ready, mark each step as complete, you’re in control

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