Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching for Higher Education is designed for educators aiming to enhance their teaching skills in higher education and adult learning. It offers a scholarly and evidence-based approach to curriculum design, teaching strategies, and assessment practices, suitable for those pursuing or advancing a tertiary teaching career.
Are you a passionate educator looking to enhance your teaching skills in higher education and adult learning? Facilitated by experienced academics from The University of Notre Dame Australia's Learning and Teaching Office, this nested suite of programs is for those interested in developing their learning and teaching practices to meet the demands of teaching adults in the 21st century. The program has been created so that you can complete and exit with the Graduate Certificate (four courses in total). Additionally, you can build on the Certificate to earn the Graduate Diploma (eight courses in total) or continue your studies at the Master's level (by coursework). Extend your career today.
Why study this program?If your passion is teaching higher education and adult education, our Graduate Certificate for Learning and Teaching for Higher Education is the ideal qualification for you.
The course can be completed in 0.5 years fully online to consider your current work commitments. The program provides rich opportunities to acquire new skills from a scholarly and evidence-based approach to learning and teaching in higher education. This includes the ability to critically evaluate contemporary theories and practices to inform innovative curriculum design and effective student learning, and learn how to plan, implement, and evaluate teaching, learning and assessment practices.
This program will introduce you to the process of researching your practice and wider learning and teaching phenomena. It is suitable for individuals considering a tertiary teaching career or those already teaching in higher education.
The award articulates the Graduate Diploma and a Master in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education by coursework. Students can also complete a Graduate Diploma and a Master's in Health Professional Education.
Applicants must have a recognised Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching for Higher Education graduates will be able to:
With the Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching for Higher Education, you will be prepared to teach in higher education institutions such as TAFE or higher education academies.
Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.