Certificate in Educational Administration
The program begins with an exploration of organizational behavior, including the study of individual and group dynamics within educational settings. Participants will learn about leadership styles, motivation theories, and team management to enhance organizational effectiveness.
Overview
The Certificate in Educational Administration is a 12week program designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of managing educational institutions. The program covers core aspects of administration, including organizational behavior, policy implementation, and administrative strategies. The program begins with an exploration of organizational behavior, including the study of individual and group dynamics within educational settings. Participants will learn about leadership styles, motivation theories, and team management to enhance organizational effectiveness.
Policy implementation is another key focus, with participants studying strategies for developing and enforcing school policies. The course covers topics such as policy frameworks, stakeholder involvement, and policy communication. Administrative strategies are also covered, including techniques for managing school operations, resource allocation, and decision-making. Participants will learn about effective management practices, including strategic planning and performance evaluation.
The work placement component provides participants with practical experience in educational administration, allowing them to apply their knowledge and skills in a real school environment and gain insights into the challenges and opportunities of school administration.
What you’ll learn
Upon successful completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Apply organizational behavior principles to enhance school management.
- Develop and implement effective school policies.
- Manage school operations and resources effectively.
- Gain practical experience in educational administration through work placement.
Course Descriptions
EA101A Organizational Behavior in Education (3 credits)
This course covers individual and group dynamics, leadership styles, and motivation theories in educational settings.
- Learning Outcome:Apply organizational behavior principles to improve school management and effectiveness.
EA101B Policy Development and Implementation (3 credits)
Participants will learn about developing and implementing school policies, including policy frameworks and stakeholder involvement.
- Learning Outcome: Develop and enforce effective school policies to support institutional goals.
EA101C Administrative Strategies and Operations (3 credits)
This course focuses on managing school operations, resource allocation, and decision-making.
- Learning Outcome: Implement effective administrative strategies to manage school operations and resources.
EA101D Strategic Planning and Performance Evaluation (2 credits)
Participants will explore techniques for strategic planning and evaluating performance in educational institutions.
- Learning Outcome:Develop and implement strategic plans and performance evaluation systems for school management.
EA101E Work Placement in Educational Administration (4 credits)
The work placement provides practical experience in educational administration, allowing participants to apply their skills and gain industry insights.
- Learning Outcome:Gain hands-on experience in educational administration by working on real-world projects.