London College of Teachers (UK) · Education Leadership & Administration

Educational Administration & Management

Online professional training in the operational administration and management of schools and education institutions, with Certificate, Diploma and PG Diploma options.

Study modeOnline / self-paced Duration120 hours / 6 months Options3 published options
Educational Administration & Management

Programme Overview

Programme overview, study structure and entry information.

Review the programme structure, entry requirements, assessment and fees alongside your existing qualifications, experience and professional goals before choosing this course.

This course focuses on the operational administration and management of educational institutions. It is aimed at professionals who want to develop the organisational, coordination and leadership knowledge needed in education settings.

The LCT UK page presents the programme at Certificate, Diploma and PG Diploma levels.

Fees, Duration & Eligibility

Programme options

Programme information updated 8 August 2026. Confirm the final payable amount and any entry conditions before payment.

120 hours / 6 months

Certificate Course

Preliminary

$170 USD / £140 GBP / ₹11,800 INR

Eligibility: Published audience includes school coordinators, administrators, heads of department, principals, preschool owners, centre managers and education-institution owners

Fast-track: $45 USD / £35 GBP / ₹3,300 INR additional

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200 hours / 10 months

Diploma Course

Advanced

$250 USD / £210 GBP / ₹17,700 INR

Eligibility: No separate academic prerequisite is stated on the current programme information

Fast-track: $65 USD / £50 GBP / ₹4,700 INR additional

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240 hours / 12 months

PG Diploma Course

Master

$399 USD / £340 GBP / ₹29,500 INR

Eligibility: No separate academic prerequisite is stated on the current programme information; confirm with admissions

Fast-track: $75 USD / £58 GBP / ₹5,400 INR additional

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Published INR prices include GST where the original LCT UK page states this. Degree-programme fees are shown in EUR where published. Pricing, taxes, certification and graduation charges can change.

Who is this course for?School coordinators, administrators, heads of department, principals, preschool owners, centre managers and owners of education institutions.

How to decide if this course fits your goal

Educational administration is most useful for people who already understand the day-to-day realities of schools and want stronger systems for coordination, communication and decision-making. The course should be treated as professional management development, not as an automatic route to a principalship.

Apply the content to actual school processes such as admissions, staff coordination, records, parent communication, scheduling, quality review and operational problem-solving. That makes the learning directly usable in interviews and workplace improvement projects.

What you should be able to do after the course

  • Map common school administrative workflows and responsibilities.
  • Improve communication between academic and administrative teams.
  • Use simple systems for records, scheduling and follow-up.
  • Identify operational risks and recurring service problems.
  • Translate management learning into a practical improvement plan for an education setting.

Before you enrol

  1. Clarify whether your goal is administration, operations, academic coordination or senior leadership.
  2. Check whether your desired leadership role requires teaching experience or a separate leadership qualification.
  3. Choose a course level that matches your current responsibility and management experience.

Curriculum

  • Operational administration of education institutions
  • Education management principles
  • School and centre coordination
  • Leadership responsibilities in education settings
  • Administrative decision-making
  • Institutional operations and management

Assessment

  • The programme is divided into modules.
  • Students complete MCQs within modules before progressing.
  • Correct answers are provided after MCQ attempts.
  • The programme information describes a final assignment for diploma-level study in its course-process section.

How it works

  1. Submit the online application.
  2. Receive course details and login information after enrolment.
  3. Complete module-based study and MCQs.
  4. Complete the relevant final assignment where required.
  5. Certification follows successful completion.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Educational Administration & Management for?

The programme information lists school coordinators, school administrators, heads of department, principals, preschool owners, centre managers and owners of education institutions among the intended audience.

What course levels are available?

Certificate, Diploma and PG Diploma options are currently published.

What are the fees?

Published fees are $170 / £140 / ₹11,800 for the Certificate, $250 / £210 / ₹17,700 for the Diploma and $399 / £340 / ₹29,500 for the PG Diploma, with the listed fast-track charges additional.

Is a formal academic entry requirement published?

The current programme information describes the intended professional audience but does not state a separate academic prerequisite for each level. Applicants should confirm entry requirements with admissions.

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