Course Description

The course helps candidates to: 

• engage critically with relevant concepts, principles, theories, and best practices from around the world 

• apply new ideas and approaches in reflective practice in their own teaching and learning context 

• formatively evaluate experiences to plan further development 

• transform the quality of teaching and school leadership to improve the outcomes of students.

Learning Outcomes

The Cambridge International Certificate in Educational Leadership is for candidates with leadership roles in schools, or who are leaders in other parts of the educational system with direct responsibilities for teachers or leaders, and for aspiring leaders, who want to: 

• inform their understanding of educational leadership through an introductory study of contemporary international theories and research • research findings and insights about effective leadership practice from their own educational context and from international studies 

• apply their leadership learning to their own leadership role and practice through critical reflection, mentoring and peer feedback 

• identify their priorities for professional development and create a development plan to present to their own leadership or governing body • develop foundational skills in academic study, professional reflection, collaborative enquiry and academic writing as a basis for further study.

Course Delivery

50 hours GL- Guided Learning- 1 session a week (F2F or online)

50 hours of IL- Independent Learning- Learners learn independently.

50 hours of WBL- Work Based Learning- Learners engages in work-based practices

Instructor

Award

A Certificate from Cambridge