Play a leading role in the advancement of course design.

Educational design is a fast-growing field that requires experts capable of creating innovative learning experiences for the digital age. The Graduate Certificate of Educational Design will build your expertise in designing and delivering digitally enabled courses, preparing you for long-term career success.

Whether you’re already working in education or looking to pivot into EdTech, training, or instructional design, this course prepares you to play a leading role in the future of learning. It’s your opportunity to help create the classrooms of tomorrow.

Graduate with a highly credible qualification.

Our education courses have achieved international recognition and renown, with relentless dedication to academic excellence and constantly evolving content.

Shape the future of learning.

Create accessible and engaging learning experiences in the rapidly evolving world of educational design, responding to constant digital disruption.

Learn from industry leaders.

Gain industry-relevant skills, learning from real-world case studies and simulations led by academics who have developed influential theories accepted around the world.

Combine teaching with tech.

Master the latest digital advancements, designing with AI and gamified innovation in mind to create truly innovative designs that work in today’s world.

Fast-track your career.

In this deeply practical course, you’ll build a portfolio of projects that reflect current challenges in learning and development, so you can step straight into work after graduation.

Benefit from flexible learning that fits your life.

Study 100% online, starting the course at an entry point that works for you and completing it in just eight months of part-time study.

Study Mode

Accelerated 100% Online

Duration

0.7 years part-time

Units

4

Intakes

Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Aug, Oct

Fees

Est. $3,712.50 per unit

FEE-HELP

Eligible students may apply for FEE-HELP.

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What does the Graduate Certificate of Educational Design cover?

The Graduate Certificate of Educational Design is purpose built to meet the needs of a complex and exciting new profession. During your studies, you’ll explore theoretical and practical models of educational design, content creation, interactive and collaborative learning, as well as assessment and feedback. You’ll also investigate how to effectively implement learning technologies, engage with teams, and enter into educational design partnerships.

With a strong foundation in pedagogical design principles combined with hands-on experience, this course is your first step towards a life-defining career choice. It provides a unique foundation if you want to enter this field, and it can help you pursue leadership opportunities if you’re already in education.

FAQs

Where a Graduate Certificate of Educational Design can take you.

Educational designers are in demand at universities, as well as within a wide range of corporate, government, and not-for-profit organisations. The skill set you develop within this course will be in-demand and perfectly suited for a profession that’s on the rise and here to stay.

Learning and Development (L&D) Specialist

Designs and delivers employee training programs in corporate settings, focusing on skill development and performance improvement.

$115,000 The most typical salary in Australia

+9% Expected growth over the next 5 years

Educational Technologist

Integrates technology into teaching environments, supports staff in using digital tools, and implements new learning technologies across institutions.

$100,000 The most typical salary in Australia

+10.8% Expected growth over the next 5 years

Curriculum Developer

Develops structured course outlines, lesson plans, and assessment tools for schools, TAFEs, or universities, ensuring alignment with curriculum standards.

$85,000 The most typical salary in Australia

+3% Expected growth over the next 5 years

eLearning Developer

Creates interactive online training materials using authoring tools like Articulate 360 and Adobe Captivate, often working within Learning Management Systems (LMS).

$95,000 The most typical salary in Australia

+10.8% Expected growth over the next 5 years

Instructional Designer / Learning Designer

Designs engaging learning experiences and course materials for educational institutions or corporate training programs, utilizing instructional theories and digital tools.

$105,000 The most typical salary in Australia

+12.9% Expected growth over the next 5 years

Structure
Entry Requirements
Fees
Accreditation

Structure

The course comprises four units in which you will be introduced to core principles of educational design and the digital technology that supports effective work in multidisciplinary educational design teams and partnerships.

Need further clarification about our online course structure?

You can submit an enquiry directly to our student consultants by using the form listed on our contact us page. You’ll have the opportunity to schedule a call if you’d like to receive further information.

Core units

You must complete the following units:

Educational design

Designing digital content

Designing for interaction and collaboration

Innovations in technologies and pedagogical practices

Entry Requirements

A recognised bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification with a pass (50%) average. Alternatively, applicants who have completed relevant full-time informal learning, with a recommendation letter or reference from an employer, will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

English requirements

Applicants must meet the English language requirements.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements apply for admission to Monash University Australia.

If you need help understanding the above entry requirements, reach out to our student consultants on our contact us page and schedule a booking for a chat.

Fees

For the Graduate Certificate of Educational Design, the estimated cost is $3,712.50 per unit*. You may be eligible to receive a FEE-HELP loan to cover part or all of your tuition. Fees are subject to change annually.

*Please note: these are the estimated domestic fees.

Scholarships

We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.

Looking for clarification on fees, FEE-HELP or scholarships?

Enquire with our student consultants and schedule a call to get your questions answered.

Accreditation

How Monash Online can change your world.

#1

World-class education

Number 1 in Australia for Education from the prestigious ShanghaiRanking (GRAS) 2024.

#5

Globally recognised programs

US News ranking 2025-2026 ranked Monash 5th in the world for education and 1st in Australia.

95%

Employement

94% of Monash education students are employed in the first 4 months after graduation.

How is educational design expected to change?

Educational design is a growing field, both in Australia and abroad. Government departments, particularly from the primary and secondary school sector, need educational designers to deliver innovative learning solutions and curriculum development that harness digital technologies.

With new technologies like AI fast evolving and rapidly being used, educational designers who know how to harness this technology, and innovate new ways of learning, are sought after across all educational spaces.

I chose this course because I really enjoy what Monash offers…they harnessed the idea of real-world connections, and their lecturers and tutors are people who are experienced in their field.

Danae

Graduate Certificate in Educational Design

What are the career prospects for educational designers with specialist knowledge and experience?

Careers in educational design are diverse. Skilled educational designers and learning designers are highly sought-after, particularly those who combine pedagogical expertise and specialised knowledge of emerging digital technologies.

What employment setting do education designers work in?

A career in educational design enables teachers to step out of the classroom and work behind the scenes of the education sector.

Study educational design from industry experts.

The educational design academics you’ll learn from are leaders in their field, having developed influential theories widely accepted around the world. The skills you’ll gain are directly informed by the realities of the education field, and taught by industry-leading practitioners.

Meet your academic team

Michael Henderson

Michael Henderson is a researcher and teacher of educational design. He is involved in various research projects on creative risk-taking, technology-mediated feedback and cyber safety in early childhood. He has worked with educational and instructional designers from around the nation.

Associate Professor Michael Phillips

Mike Phillips is the Associate Professor of Digital Transformation in the Faculty of Education, Monash University. His work focuses on the knowledge teachers gain when integrating educational technologies into their practice. In 2019, Mike led a team from 11 countries exploring teacher decision making in technology-rich contexts as part of the UNESCO EDUsummIT.

Dr Joanne Blannin

Dr Joanne Blannin is a Senior Lecturer for the Master of Teaching programs at Monash University. In the past six years, Joanne has supported more than 400 Victorian schools to engage with technologies for their own and their students’ learning.

Studying online, the Monash way.

World-focused courses delivered online.

Step into a dynamic virtual class, learn from leading academics and industry leaders, so you can experience world-class education – your way.

Support at your fingertips.

You’ll have easy access to dedicated support services designed specifically for your discipline. Seven days a week.

Your success is our priority.

Our online courses are designed to help you graduate as an in-demand employee, ready to take the next step in your career.

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