With a focus on school leadership and sustainability, the program equips participants to plan initiatives that promote environmentally responsible practices and social responsibility within school communities.

The Frederick University Training and Examination Center (EKEK) and the Research and Innovation in Learning and Leadership (RILL) Research Group offer a free specialised training program in Educational Leadership for teachers at all educational levels. Offered as part of the distance-learning Master's program in Educational Administration and Leadership, the program is also open to prospective and current school principals, education administrators, university students and anyone interested in educational leadership.

The program supports professionals seeking leadership positions and those wishing to enhance their everyday professional practice, focusing on the challenges and demands of contemporary school environments. Its aim is to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of school leadership challenges and tools, empowering educators and education professionals to lead with professionalism, strategic vision and a people-centred approach.

Program Duration and Delivery Method

The six-month program follows a blended learning approach, combining synchronous and asynchronous learning. It includes 10 online webinars, scheduled approximately every two weeks to allow participants time to explore and apply the topics covered. Webinar attendance is optional, but the sessions provide opportunities for interaction and direct engagement. All webinars are recorded for participants who wish to watch them at a later time.

Participants also have access to a digital platform containing extensive educational resources, take part in online discussion forums and complete short exercises designed to strengthen their practical understanding of the program's topics.

Training Modules

The program covers the following ten modules:

1. The School as a Learning Organisation: Collective learning, collaboration, reflection and continuous improvement.
2. Introduction to the Administrative Duties of a School Principal: Administrative procedures, protocols, documentation and institutional requirements.
3. Understanding Effective Change in Schools: Conditions for meaningful and sustainable change, barriers to implementation and the role of leadership.
4. Decision-Making in Educational Organisations: Decision-making models, evidence-based approaches, collaboration and ethical considerations.
5. Teacher Professional Development and Learning: Professional learning theories, staff development and strategies for supporting educators.
6. Conflict Management and Educational Organisational Effectiveness: Conflict identification, response styles and practical approaches to constructive conflict resolution.
7. The Art of Power: Leadership Strategies for Effective Influence: Sources of power, influence, trust, communication and ethical leadership.
8. School Leadership and Sustainability: The relationship between school leadership, sustainable development and environmental education, including strategies and practices that promote environmental awareness and social responsibility.
9. Reaching Agreement: Effective Negotiation in the Workplace: Negotiation techniques, dispute resolution and collaborative approaches to finding mutually acceptable solutions.
10. Leadership in the 21st Century: Managing Diversity and Strategies for Inclusive Schools: Inclusion, equal treatment and approaches that respond to the diverse needs of all students.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment

Upon successful completion, participants will be able to understand the school as a learning organisation, recognise key administrative responsibilities, implement effective change, analyse decision-making models, support teacher development, manage conflicts and negotiate effectively. They will also develop skills in ethical leadership, evidence-based decision-making, promoting inclusion and diversity, strengthening teamwork and fostering a culture of continuous learning and reflection.

Particular emphasis is placed on school leadership and sustainability, equipping participants to plan initiatives that promote environmentally responsible practices and social responsibility within school communities.

Assessment combines theoretical understanding with practical application. Participants are required to complete short comprehension quizzes following each module and a final assignment of 200–300 words linking the program's content to their professional practice.

The program is delivered by members of Frederick University's academic and teaching staff with specialised knowledge and experience in educational leadership and management. Upon successful completion, participants receive a 50-hour Certificate of Attendance, in accordance with the academic standards and criteria of the Frederick University Training and Examination Center.

Interested participants can register by 8 December via the online form available at the following link: https://forms.gle/kkcipbo7YEDFT1zw5.

For further information or clarification, they can contact the organisers at dledu.pv@frederick.ac.cy.