This is a well-established and popular course that is oriented to the needs of professionals and researchers in education and strongly supported by a broad range of experts in the field of educational leadership. This course is suited to educators (government and non-government schools, universities and TAFE) who are leading or aspiring to be leaders in their organizations. The course introduces participants to theory as well as national and international educational practices. Participants can then connect these considerations with their own experiences and through dialogue and the sharing of ideas and information, broaden their knowledge and enhance their capabilities. The course also provides an opportunity for participants to develop specialized research skills as a foundation for further professional investigation in the substantive area of educational leadership.