Graduate Certificate of Digital Learning Leadership
2023 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2023 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Graduate Certificate of Digital Learning Leadership |
| Course Map | This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2023. This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2023. Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central. |
| Online | Yes |
| Duration | 1 to 1.5 years part time |
| Deakin course code | E598 |
| 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. |
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. | |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Indicative student workload
- Career opportunities
- Participation requirements
- Fees and charges
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
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.
Indicative student 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.
Career opportunities
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
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.
Fees and charges
Fees and charges vary depending on your course, the type of fee place you hold, your commencement year, the units you choose and your study load.
Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
Use the Fee estimator to see course and unit fees applicable to your course and type of place. Further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods is available on our Current students fees website.
Course Learning Outcomes
Successful students in this course will be able to demonstrate:
| 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 | |
Course rules
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
- AAI018 Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
Course structure
Introductory Unit
| EEE740 | 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
| EDE798 | Cloud and Online Learning Practice |
Other course information
Course duration - additional information
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.
Further information
Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.
- Contact Student Central