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  • Deakin University

Graduate Certificate of Leadership

Earn a unique postgraduate qualification recognising your leadership ability and experience.

  • Level

    Graduate Certificate
  • Duration

    1 to 1.5 years part-time.
  • Language

    English

Graduate Certificate of Leadership

  • Graduate Certificate (Postgraduate)

  • 1 to 1.5 years part-time.

  • Boost your professional credentials and become a world-class leader

    Do you want to formally prove your leadership experience and skills? Are you looking for a flexible alternative to standard university learning?

    This unique leadership qualification has been specifically designed to support you to reflect on your leadership experience as well as further develop leadership capabilities.

    Get practical and professional leadership skills

    It has been designed for emerging leaders as well as senior professionals looking to get the recognition they deserve for the experience they’ve acquired.

    This unique degree consists of both taught units as well as professional practice credentials to allow you to finish your postgraduate qualification faster, flexibly, and entirely online.

    This degree is designed for individuals with leadership experience seeking recognition and to further develop leadership capabilities.

    To apply, speak to a course adviser today.

    Degree Structure

    The Deakin Graduate Certificate consists of two programs and four Professional Practice credentials. You can complete the degree in one year or less depending on your individual circumstances but have up to two years if you need more time.

    At the start of your degree we will help you to develop a plan for completing units and credentials that meets your particular needs.

    Minimum admission criteria:

    • Five years relevant work experience full-time (or equivalent part-time) managerial, leadership in innovative or entrepreneurial business or ventures or equivalen
    • All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements.
    • For more information on the Admission Criteria and Selection Policy visit The Guide.

    Deakin Scholarships

    Deakin offers a range of scholarships. If you've got something special to offer Deakin – or you just need the financial help to get you here – we may have a scholarship opportunity for you. Search or browse through our scholarships.

    What will it cost?

    The total tuition fee is A$11,050 spread over the length of your course.

    Additional fees may apply and course fees may be subject to change.

    Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of contemporary leadership theory and practices, creating new discipline knowledge through applied research methods.

    Graduate Certificate of Leadership

  • Graduate Certificate (Postgraduate)

  • 1 to 1.5 years part-time.

  • If you’d like to know more, please answer a few questions and Deakin University will get in touch with you with more information.

    Deakin University

    Deakin University

    Deakin University is one of Australia’s largest universities with more than 61,000 students and over 15,000 online.