Graduate Certificate in Leadership
The Graduate Certificate in Leadership (GCL) provides an opportunity for students to consider the theory and practice of leadership as it applies to their own context. It develops skills required for effective leadership including self-awareness, communication, theological reflection and research.
ALC works in conjunction with the University of Divinity School of Professional Practice to deliver this award and is particularly involved in the delivery of leadership units for teachers in Lutheran schools and early childhood services.
Course outcomes
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Leadership
- demonstrate specialised knowledge of leadership theories and frameworks including perspectives from Christian theological traditions
- analyse and synthesise relevant information and concepts to inform leadership practice
- communicate, both orally in writing, leadership ideas and decisions in logical, relevant ways.
- develop capabilities to recognise, reflect on and respond appropriately to theological, social, cultural, ethical and sustainability issues from a leadership perspective
- participate, contribute, and actively collaborate with other professionals to facilitate healthy organisational development and transformation.
Course snapshot available here.
The Graduate Certificate in Leadership is the equivalent of one full time semester (72 points).
General Program
The Graduate Certificate in Leadership is generally delivered by the University of Divinity School of Professional Practice (SPP). It consists of three 12-point core units and 36 points of elective units.
Educational Leadership Program
For leaders and emerging leaders in a Lutheran School the Graduate Certificate in Leadership is a partnership between ALC and SPP. This program has 72 points of core units.
General Program
Core units for this award:
- LE8801Z Self-Leadership
- LE8802Z Leading Others
- LE8803Z Organisational Leadership
Additional short elective units, chosen from critical thinking and leadership formation, collaborative leadership, leading change, leading through challenges, confidence to lead, courage to lead, communication skills, balancing the budget, safeguarding, ethical leadership, managing conflict, building community and more.
Education Program
Core units for this award:
- LE8801Z Self-Leadership
- LE8802Z Leading Others
- LE8803Z Organisational Leadership
- DE9016L Education and Theology in Dialogue
- DE9035L Ethics, Values and Decision Making for Educators or equivalent
Contact enquiries@alc.edu.au for course advice.
Entry requirements
- Successful completion of an undergraduate degree or an approved equivalent, or
- a minimum of five years of relevant work experience or relevant professional attainment to a standard recognised by the Academic Board.
Where the first language is other than English, please see the English language proficiency requirements in the Admissions Policy.
ALC operates with a policy of credit transfer and recognition of prior learning (RPL); see the Credit Policy.
Online availability
- Yes—face to face components are live-streamed.
FEE-HELP
- Yes—this course is registered for FEE-HELP.
Overseas students
- No—this course is only available for domestic students.
Accreditation
- The Graduate Certificate in Leadership is an accredited AQF level 8 course of the University of Divinity (UD).
- For further information, see UD course information for Graduate Certificate in Leadership.
