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Graduate Certificate of Digital Learning Leadership

Postgraduate coursework

Advance your knowledge as an education professional, formalise your skillset in digital learning and secure your position as a leader in education.

Key facts

Duration

1 to 1.5 years part time

Locations


Key dates

Direct applications to Deakin for Trimester 2 2023 close 25 June 2023

Direct applications to Deakin for Trimester 3 2023 close 29 October 2023

Current Deakin Students

To access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook

Course overview

The future of education is no longer paper-based – it’s digital and ever-changing. Advance your knowledge, formalise your skillset and secure your position as a leader in the education industry with a Graduate Certificate of Digital Learning Leadership. Through this specialised online qualification, you’ll explore the theory of digital learning design, learn how to apply it, and form industry connections.

Do you want to lead in the field of digital education?

While digital learning has been a growing force in the education industry for a number of years, few formal qualifications exist. Deakin’s graduate certificate allows professionals currently working in the field to have their experience professionally recognised, at the same time building on their knowledge with the latest research and best of industry practice.

You may also choose to use the graduate certificate as a pathway into a Master of Digital Learning Leadership, where you’ll complete a research paper on a topic of your choice and explore digital learning practices at a higher level.

In the current global context, the need for adaptive, innovative and digitally minded education professionals is more prevalent than ever. This fully online course suits professionals with busy lives and work commitments, allowing you to complete micro-credentials anytime and anywhere.

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Course information

Award granted
Graduate Certificate of Digital Learning Leadership
Year

2023 course information

Deakin code
E598
Level
Postgraduate (Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma)
Approval status

This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition

The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8.

Course structure

To qualify for the Graduate Certificate of Digital Learning Leadership, a student must successfully complete:

  • 2 credit points in coursework units
  • 4 Professional Practice credentials and
  • Academic Integrity AAI018
  • Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)

Introductory Unit

  • Designing and Teaching Student-Centred Learning Programs in Higher Education
  • EEE726 Digital Learning, Design and Assessment [No longer available for enrolment]

    Credentials

    Learn more about the details of each credential (PDF, 1.8MB)

    Students must complete four Professional Practice credentials

    Students must successfully complete the following Professional Practice credentials based on evidence from their own professional practice.

    The credentials may be attempted separately or simultaneously and are assessed by an assessment panel that includes both academic and industry representatives.

    You will have six months to complete a credential from the time of enrolment.

    Credential Code Must have been achieved with the previous*
    Digital Learning Professional Expertise 1 (Broad) CRXBD-A1 3 years
    Communication CRCOM-A1 5 years
    Critical thinking CRCRI-A1 5 years
    Digital literacy CRDIL-A1 5 years

    *Applicants who have not satisfied the AQF level requirement, or who have successfully achieved the credential but not within the required timeframe may be permitted to seek re-credentialing.

    Capstone Unit

  • Cloud and Online Learning Practice
  • Intakes by location

    The availability of a course varies across locations and intakes. This means that a course offered in Trimester 1 may not be offered in the same location for Trimester 2 or 3. Check each intake for up-to-date information on when and where you can commence your studies.

    Trimester 1 - March

    • Start date: March
    • Available at:
      • Online

    Trimester 2 - July

    • Start date: July
    • Available at:
      • Online

    Trimester 3 - November

    • Start date: November
    • Available at:
      • Online

    INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS – Please note that due to Australian Government regulations, student visas to enter Australia cannot be issued to students who enrol in Deakin online.

    Additional course information

    Course duration - additional information

    Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.

    Workload

    Successful students typically spend about 150-hours in learning and assessment for each one credit point unit. The time required to prepare evidence for credential assessment varies based on the student's existing documentation. 

    Participation requirements

    Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. More information available at Disability support services.

    Entry requirements

    Entry information

    Entry will be based on performance in:

    • at least five years of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent)

    Deakin University offers admission to postgraduate courses through a number of Admission categories.

    All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements.

    Please note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee selection, which is based on merit, likelihood of success and availability of places in the course.

    For more information on the Admission Criteria and Selection (Higher Education Courses) Policy visit the Deakin Policy Library

    Fees and scholarships

    Fee information

    Estimated fee rate

    Estimated fee rate: $5,150 tuition fees plus $2,000 for Professional Practice Credentials

    The available fee places for this course are detailed above.

    The 'Estimated tuition fee' is provided as a guide only based on a typical enrolment of students completing this course within the same year as they started. The cost will vary depending on your study load, the length of your course and any approved Recognition of Prior Learning you have.

    This course includes a combination of tuition fees for two credit points of study and four Professional Practice Credentials.

    You can find the credit point value of each unit under the Unit Description by searching for the unit in the Handbook.

    Professional Practice degrees are designed for those who wish to be credentialed for outcomes towards which they have already made significant progress through their extensive experience in a relevant professional field.

    Learn more about fees and available payment options.

    FEE-HELP calculator

    What is FEE-HELP?

    FEE-HELP loans cover up to 100% of tuition fees for eligible students. By taking out a FEE-HELP loan, the government pays your tuition fees directly to Deakin, and the balance is repaid from your employment income - but only once you're earning over $48,361.

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    • gives no warranty and accepts no responsibility for the currency, accuracy or the completeness of the information provided;
    • advises users that no reliance should be placed upon on the information provided, and;
    • instructs users that they should confirm the actual course fee with Prospective Student Enquiries prior to enrolment.

    This tool provides indicative information about the fees that will be payable in respect of courses and subjects offered to prospective students domiciled in Australia during the periods indicated.

    Please note that the fees shown by the calculator are indicative only and actual fees may vary. Users are advised to confirm the actual course fee with Prospective Student Enquiries prior to enrolment.

    The estimated course fee is based on the tuition fee costs applicable to a domestic full time student commencing the course in Trimester 1 and studying full time for the duration of the course but:

    • does not include non-tuition costs that may apply, such as Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF);
    • does not take into account any scholarships or bursaries awarded to the student (including the 10% Deakin alumni discount);
    • assumes the maximum number of units that need to be successfully completed actual number completed may be reduced if recognition of prior learning is granted;
    • assumes that no exceptional, or non-typical, circumstances apply to the proposed course of study;
    • assumes that the options that the user selects are appropriate for the course of study that they intend to undertake;
    • where fees are estimated for future years those fee will be subject to annual increases in accordance with increases in the cost of course delivery.

    Scholarship options

    A Deakin scholarship might change your life. 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

    Postgraduate bursary

    If you’re a Deakin alumnus commencing a postgraduate award course, you may be eligible to receive a 10% reduction per unit on your enrolment fees.

    Learn more about the 10% Deakin alumni discount

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    Apply direct to Deakin

    Applications can be made directly to the University through the Deakin Application Portal. For information on the application process and closing dates, see the how to apply web page. Please note that closing dates may vary for individual courses.

    Need more information on how to apply?

    For more information on the application process and closing dates, see the How to apply webpage. If you're still having problems, please contact us for assistance.

    Entry pathways

    This course been specifically designed to provide an entry pathway into the Master of Digital Learning Leadership.

    Contact information

    Our friendly advisers are available to speak to you one-on-one about your study options, support services and how we can help you further your career.

    Careers

    Career outcomes

    Graduates find roles such as online educators, learning designers, learning technologists and learning assets developers in various educational providers and educational contexts. Many go on to secure leadership positions across school, government, and higher education settings.

    For more information go to DeakinTALENT

    Course learning outcomes

    Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.

    Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes

    Course Learning Outcomes

    Discipline specific knowledge and capabilities

    Capacity to use advanced technologies and specialised knowledge to create effective and engaging learning experiences across a wide range of disciplines and contexts

    Communication

    Using advanced design, analytics, visualisation, and instructional approaches to create accessible and engaging digital learning experiences 

    Digital literacy

    Create compelling digital learning solutions using a range of channels appropriate to the users’ device and location 

    Critical thinking

    Systematically investigate and critically evaluate new technologies, methodologies and theories of learning and teaching in online environments

    Problem solving

    Apply advanced problem solving skills to conceptualise, design, construct, test and validate innovative digital learning solutions 

    Self-management

    Sustain self-directed professional development to keep pace with innovation and actively transfer advanced theory and skills into the creation of effective digital learning and teaching solutions 

    Teamwork

    Use advanced technologies and media for professional collaboration and improve the individual and group learning and teaching experience 

    Global citizenship

    Develop and manage learning strategies and systems sensitive to the ethical, social and cultural contexts and different user requirements 

    Approved by Faculty Board October 2016

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