Expressions of interest are open for the Victorian Educational Leadership Program (VELP). VELP gives leaders the chance to develop their pedagogical leadership and change management skills. VELP is free and delivered online by the Queensland University of Technology.
Educational leaders can register now for the following micro-credential courses:
- VELP Foundations is for new educational leaders with 1 to 2 years’ experience. Learn about leadership, change management theory, team teaching, observation and assessment.
- VELP Advanced is for experienced educational leaders with 2+ years’ experience. Learn about advanced leadership models, effective team teaching, and reflective practice in teams.
The courses will support educational leaders to:
- understand, identify, drive and implement quality practice
- use data and evidence to support practice change
- understand and implement strategies to support children’s continuity of early learning.
Application details
Duration
The course takes 50 hours over 10 weeks comprising:
- 1.5 hours of synchronous contact learning per week (15 hours total)
- 3.5 hours of independent learning per week (35 hours total).
Cost
This program is free with a backfill contribution to Approved Providers funded through the Victorian Department of Education. This supports the release of educational leaders to complete the program.
How to apply
- Speak to your manager or Approved Provider to get their support to participate in the program. Ask them to sign the letter of support to attach to your EOI.
- Complete the online Expression of Interest form and nominate Term 3, 2026 to undertake the program.
Note: If you applied earlier this year, your application remains current and you do not need to apply again.
Application dates
Expressions of interest have been extended and close at 11:59pm Tuesday 19 May 2026.
Offers for Term 3 2026 cohort will be sent out on Friday 22 May 2026.
Find out more
Visit Victorian Educational Leadership Program for more details.
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