School Leadership and Management Diploma
Course Description
The School Leadership and Management Diploma is a comprehensive professional development program designed to equip current and aspiring educational leaders with the essential knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to effectively lead and manage educational institutions in today’s complex and evolving landscape. This intensive 2-month program blends theory with practical application, focusing on evidence-based leadership approaches, organizational management, and educational innovation.
Course Tutor
Dr. Nahla Mostafa Specialist in the International Education & Teacher-Traning
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this diploma, participants will be able to:
- Implement effective leadership styles and strategies tailored to educational contexts
- Develop and communicate a compelling school vision and mission
- Manage human resources effectively, including staff development and performance management
- Design and execute strategic planning processes for school improvement
- Create positive school cultures that promote wellbeing and achievement
- Apply financial management principles to educational budgeting and resource allocation
- Understand and implement educational policy and regulatory requirements
- Utilize data-driven decision-making for continuous improvement
- Manage change processes effectively within educational organizations
- Foster meaningful community partnerships and stakeholder engagement
Program Content
Module 1: Educational Leadership Foundations
Module 2: Strategic Planning and School Improvement
Module 3: Human Resource Management in Education
Module 4: Financial and Resource Management
Module 5: Creating Positive School Cultures
Module 6: Data-Informed Leadership
Module 7: Educational Policy and Governance
Module 8: Change Leadership and Innovation
Target Audience
This diploma is designed for:
- Aspiring school leaders and middle managers seeking advancement
- Current school leaders looking to enhance their management capabilities
- Department heads and subject leaders transitioning to wider leadership roles
- Educational administrators seeking formal leadership qualifications
- Teachers with leadership aspirations want to develop management skills
- School governors seeking deeper understanding of educational leadership
Assessment Methods
Participants will be assessed through:
- Leadership portfolio development
- Case study analyses
- School improvement project planning and presentation
- Reflective practice journals
- Scenario-based problem-solving exercises
- Final leadership vision and implementation plan
Duration and Format
- Duration: 2 months (8 weeks)
- Format: Blended learning combining:
- Weekly online synchronous sessions
- Self-paced learning modules
- Practical workplace application tasks
- Collaborative learning activities
- One-to-one mentoring sessions
Accreditation
This program is fully accredited by:
- Modern Teacher Training College London
- CPD Group UK
