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Professional Certificate in Instructional Leadership

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The University of Melbourne

37

in world overall ranking*

1

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This professional certificate lets you sample the Master of Instructional Leadership while building leadership capability to enhance teaching and learning. You will examine current research on how school leaders influence teacher practice and student learning outcomes, and evaluate the impact of leadership decisions. Key topics include leadership for quality teaching and achievement, change management, teacher professional learning, and the use of evidence and data, aligned with the Australian Professional Standard for Principals (AITSL).

What you might learn

Students develop practical instructional leadership skills to improve teaching quality and student achievement in school settings. The course builds capability in using research evidence and data to evaluate leadership decisions and guide improvement initiatives. It also develops understanding of change management and leading effective teacher professional learning aligned to professional standards for school leaders.

Career outcome

Graduates can apply enhanced instructional leadership skills in schools and education settings to support effective teaching and learning improvement. The qualification supports progression into or strengthening performance in leadership roles such as instructional leader, learning area leader, curriculum/teaching and learning coordinator, or aspiring school leader. Skills in evidence-informed decision-making, change leadership and professional learning can be used across primary and secondary education contexts.


Living Costs in Melbourne**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 15 - 20
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,583 - 2,094
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,207 - 1,596
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 9
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$13,000 per year

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A$9,000 per year

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Information

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12 months

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February

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Parkville

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GC-INSLEAD

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconMELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to A$56,000

tick iconMELBOURNE GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to 100% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL GRADUATE MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

Up to 50% of tuition fees

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