Enhance your professional practice and gain an understanding of the brain to maximise learning and wellness, fundamental to learning and teaching with CQU’s Graduate Certificate in Educational Neuroscience.
Ideal for those who are involved in education whether as a teacher, an academic, a psychologist or social worker – convert your interest in cutting-edge neuroscientific evidence to immediately inform and improve practice in brain-friendly ways.
Throughout your studies, you will discover the importance of neuroscience in education and develop contemporary insights into the brain that will enhance your ability to optimise student learning experiences that will improve both their achievements and wellness – and yours.
You will learn about the brain’s neuroplasticity and how to use that to improve learning and memory through brain-friendly strategies and neuroeducation. Using a growth mindset, you will learn about neuromyths, neuroleadership strategies to lead teams, and research in educational neuroscience, that will greatly enhance your professional practice. Educational Neuroscience is fundamental in our new and emerging landscape in education requiring brain-based strategies that really work.
As you study this course, you will also be able to immediately apply what you have learned to your workplace making it an excellent option for professional development with both short and long-term outcomes for learners.
In addition, this course is offered by flexible online delivery, where you set your own pace, and units have been designed to be broken into smaller professional development modules of 10 to 50 hours each, so you'll find that this course truly fits around your life.
The flexible course structure allows you to pathway into the Master of Educational Neuroscience with credit for four units.
Discover more about your self-paced online educational neuroscience degree, including industry relevant skills and the option to start anytime. Click 'Explore Study Experience' for more information.
This course provides professional development for teachers, clinicians, academics and other professionals who would like to complete studies in a flexible and self-paced environment to gain neuroscientific insights to inform practices. Undertaking this course enables teachers to meet Continuing Professional Development obligations for registration. For other professionals, it may contribute to industry update requirements and significantly enhance professional practice.
This course is offered fully online in hyperflexible format, meaning you can apply to start anytime.
Designed for maximum flexibility, this course is entirely self-paced and 100% online. Access your course content on any device, anytime.
You must complete four units (24 credits):
The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.
If you have already completed a study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
This is an approximate cost of enrolling in this course, shown in Australian dollars (A$), for one academic year and is based on a full-time study load (8 units over 2 terms).
Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units that you select to study and your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change.
Scholarships are not available for this course.
Please note there may be other costs involved apart from your tuition fee.
You can apply through an agent for expert guidance, or directly via iStart, our online application system for international students if you’re in Australia.
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