Graduate Certificate in Creative Leadership

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A creative approach to leadership

Move from being ‘part of’ creative projects, to becoming a leader of creative projects, with a Graduate Certificate in Creative Leadership. Taught in conjunction with the Compton School, you’ll reach your higher potential thanks to mentoring from real experts in the creative industry.

Throughout the course you’ll see how being a creative leader differentiates from being a leader in a traditional or corporate industry. You’ll combine academic knowledge alongside industry-relevant insights to identify market opportunities and build a toolkit of skills to lead creative businesses and projects.

You’ll graduate with the tactics to bring creative stakeholders along for a journey they feel invested in, and feel empowered to lead with confidence.

100% online flexible learning

Study part-time with online classes that can be sped up or slowed down to suit your learning and lifestyle needs

Delivered in partnership with Compton School

Learn from the best in the business. This course is delivered in partnership with the Compton School meaning you’ll learn from Creative Fellows and industry experts

Education meets industry

Combine academic knowledge with industry-relevant insights. Investigate case studies, build grant proposals and practice pitches

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Course highlights

Learn the art of persuasion from real-world industry experts

Build connections that will shape your creative career

Learn to identify and address market opportunities

Gain a holistic understanding of the creative leadership process

Graduate with a qualification that sets you apart

Option to continue study to gain a Master of Creative Industries

Graduate sooner
Get qualified in 12 months (part-time) or 2 years (part-time)
*12 months includes 2 units per semester. 2 years includes 1 unit per semester.

Two annual intakes in February and July

Only 4 units to complete

4 units | $3,000 per unit*
FEE-HELP available.

Why study at UC

The University of Canberra is the home of creative education in Australia’s capital and celebrating 50 years of creative education. UC’s Graduate Certificate in Creative Leadership has been developed in partnership with the Compton School, meaning you’ll be taught creative leadership skills from real industry experts.

Learn alongside ‘true peers’

Be inspired by your peers and make contacts for the future

5-star for postgraduate learner engagement

The University of Canberra is in Australia’s top 20% of universities for postgraduate students
GUG 2023

Education meets Industry

Combine academic knowledge with industry-relevant insights

Career outlook

Upon graduating, you will have the skills and tools to explore a range of career opportunities in the creative industry, or step-up within your current organisation.

Completing the Graduate Certificate in Creative Leadership will allow you to move into leadership roles as a Project Lead, Creative Director, Art Director, Creative Projects Manager or Public Service Executive. Additionally, you will have the skills needed to create your own path in Entrepreneurship or as a Creative Business Owner.

Meet your teacher

David Court

Lecturer

David is the founder of Compton School and co-founder of Greenlight Technologies. He is also Chair of Screen Canberra. He was previously Head of Screen Business at the Australian Film Television & Radio School, where he led the highly regarded Masters of Screen Arts & Business program.

Such experience in both leadership roles and the creative industry allows David the competence and know-how to help you build on your passion for becoming a leader within this competitive industry.