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20 Short courses in Educational Leadership

Cross-Functional Leadership
The Cross-Functional Leadership programme from The London Interdisciplinary School (LIS) is a short course for those who lead teams of people with different expertise. Rather than handing you templates, it draws on interdisciplinary methods (systems thinking, collaboration, collective decision-making and integration) to help you break out of siloed leadership and lead confidently across functions.
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
The Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) programme from Arizona State University is for anyone with an interest in teaching English as a second or foreign language in a variety of contexts, with a focus on college-aged and adult learners.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) programme from Arizona State University follows TESOL’s highest standards, including 150-hours of instruction and 20 hours of teaching and observation – all from your home country.
Transforming Education in an Interconnected World
Advance Educational Access, Quality, and Equity. Develop the knowledge, skills, and relationships needed to lead transformative educational change with this Transforming Education in an Interconnected World course offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Michigan.
Curriculum Leadership for Rigour and Relevance
Our nation has an Australian Curriculum and the core principles of our Curriculum Leadership for Rigour and Relevance curriculum at Excelsia College are based on the Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians (2008).
Leadership in Higher and Clinical Education
In this Leadership in Higher and Clinical Education course at the University of Aberdeen you’ll learn about roles, leadership, and governance within healthcare education, as well as its wider social and political context.
Leadership - An Introduction
Learn the Foundations of Leadership Studies. Engage current thinking about leadership, including basic definitions; ethical, persuasive, and creative leadership; agile leadership; and leadership and artificial intelligence. This Leadership - An Introduction Specialization is offered by Coursera in partnership with Johns Hopkins University.
Leadership, Engagement and Motivation
The Leadership, Engagement and Motivation programme at the University of Worcester explores how business psychology theories can be used to lead teams, improve employee engagement and strengthen motivation and organisational performance.
Leadership and Management in Education
EdX is an online learning platform trusted by over 12 million users offering the Leadership and Management in Education course in collaboration with University of Newcastle - NewcastleX. Improve the lives and learning of all students.
Crisis Leadership in Higher Education
The Crisis Leadership in Higher Education program offered by Harvard University will help you learn to prepare for and respond to practical challenges ranging from natural disasters to emergent infectious disease to reputation-threatening campus incidents.
Leading Learning through Advocacy
The Leading Learning through Advocacy course offered by University of Melbourne will help you develop the leadership capacity to advocate for young children and their families.
Leading and Managing Education Change
Leading and Managing Education Change at The University of Exeter will help you develop a range of leadership and management skills such as coaching and mentoring and an awareness of the moral, social, economic and political dimensions of change.
Inclusive Curriculum Leadership
The Inclusive Curriculum Leadership program from Institute for Equity, University Centre is an advanced Level 7 qualification now proudly housed within our School of Applied Learning and Work. Specifically tailored for classroom teachers, lecturers, higher education tutors, and curriculum leads, this specialised programme is dedicated to work-related learning and practical workplace competence.
Principal Licensure
Obtaining the Graduate Certificate for Principal Licensure at the University of Cincinnati will allow individuals that have more experience and expertise expedite the process to become a licensed principal, thus being able to take on a leadership position.
Special Education Leadership
The Special Education Leadership graduate certificate at the University of Cincinnati provides current and future administrators with a skill set to lead inclusive schools and address the educational needs of students with disabilities.
Leadership in Schools (Introduction)
From leading teams to making strategic decisions, this Leadership in Schools (Introduction) course at the University of Roehampton covers the key principles of school leadership, focusing on practical tools and techniques to inspire staff and improve student outcomes.
Leadership, Change and Education for Enhanced Practice
The Leadership, Change and Education for Enhanced Practice programme at the University of Worcester prepares healthcare professionals to lead teams, manage organisational change and support education and quality improvement within clinical practice.
Play Leadership
Play Leadership at Warnborough College is a valuable course for anyone working, or wishing to work with children as well as anyone wanting to expand their understanding and knowledge of child development through play and safety in play. Our staff have experience training play leaders since the late 1970s.
Leading Learning - Contemporary Theories
The Leading Learning - Contemporary Theories course offered by University of Melbourne will help you gain a multifaceted understanding of educational leadership to better support teachers of young children.
Service Development and Quality Improvement
This module in Service Development and Quality Improvement offered by Middlesex University is a must for those working in healthcare and community services who are looking to explore quality enhancements and future service development.