This continual professional development (CPD) Award is ideal for Heads and Assistant head of schools/learning institutions, teachers and other individuals who aspire to take an administration role within a school or a learning institution.

Accreditation and MQF/EQF level

The accreditation status of this programme is a ‘‘Higher Education Programme’’. A CPD Award accredited with 4 ECTS credits (MQF/EQF Level 5) by the Malta Further & Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) in Education Administration and Management will be presented to delegates who obtain a minimum pass in the relative assignment.

Target Audience

• Heads of Schools
• Assistant Head of schools
• Directors of Leaning Institutions
• Other individuals such as teachers who aspire to take an administration role within a learning institution

Entry Requirements

Minimum of Diploma level of education (MQF Level 5)

Duration & Mode of Attendance

This part-time course is made up of 12 evening live online webinar sessions which are spread over a period of 12 weeks.

Overall Course Objectives

The course aims to help students to:

• Understand the context and nature of management within various organisational contexts and at different organisational levels
• Appreciate the importance of strategic planning and business planning and their importance within an educational business set up
• Understand the concepts of positive and creative thinking for effective problem solving and   decision making
• Lead educational projects and teams of people in line with best practise leadership theory
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations/policies governing the learning institution
• Ensure good governance within the school/learning institute
• Measure and compare actual performance (quantitative and qualitative) vis a vis planned learning and business objectives
• Design and apply valid and reliable ways of integrating student learning goals with a variety of teaching and assessment methods in order to improve learning and meet established business goals
• Create and maintain a proper risk management structure and apply effecient and effective risk management policies and procedures
• Compile, Interpret and report basic financial information
• Develop a basic but effective budgetary control system
• Appraise projects from a financial stand point
• Implement fundamental financial internal controls
• Write and present a relevant and realistic business plan to relevant stakeholders
• Discuss necessary curriculum changes in line with changing objectives and persuade team members to take ownership of such changes
• Periodically report measured performance (financial and non-financial) to relevant team members
• Speak confidently about long term vision for the organisation
• Interact with all stakeholders and discuss issues of good governance

Course Delivery Mode – Live Webinars

This course will be delivered via live online webinars using Zoom.

The course trainers will be visible on screen via a professional webinar platform through which students can follow the trainer presenting live whilst also using a powerpoint presentation and sharing other resources as necessary.  Students will be able to interact with the trainer by sending questions or comments through the same webinar platform.  Our student support team will assist all students with simple instructions on how to access the webinar online.  A support line will also be made available to communicate with a student support officer in case of technical difficulties encountered during the live webinar.

All webinars will also be recorded and uploaded on the student online resources portal for future reference during home study.  Trainers will also dedicate very regular Q & A times during the webinar to ensure all students can have the chance to ask questions and reach the intended learning objectives.  The email and contact details of the trainer will also be made available in case students would wish to get in touch with the trainer throughout the course period.

Short 10 minute breaks will be given during the webinar.

Maximum number of participants

Places for this course are limited to 15 delegates on first come first serve basis.

How You’ll Learn

This course will be delivered via live online webinars.  The course trainers will be visible on screen via a professional webinar platform, through which students can follow the trainer presenting live, whilst also using a PowerPoint presentation and sharing other resources as necessary.

Students will be able to interact with the trainer by sending questions or comments through the same webinar platform.

The course will also make use of:

• Online Presentations
• Video Lecturing;
• Q&A via online course forum;
• Online Q&A with Educator (Trainer).

The above are considered to be contact hours as all of the above will be under control of the instructor.

Method of Assessment

At the end of the course, students will be presented with the assignment questions, where students have four or five questions and need to choose three. The total word count for the total assignment is 3,000 words. Students need to submit the assignment as per the submission date on the assignment questions document provided.

Grading: The assignment questions will be corrected and students must achieve a pass mark of at least 50 marks, in order to be given a certification.

Language of course instruction & course materials

The course materials and the live webinars are in English.

Course Dates

Please note that as per terms and conditions, LEAD Training Services reserves the right to alter course dates, times and venue in exceptional circumstances beyond its control.

Total Hours of Learning

This is an accredited course, which requires students to commit themselves and to be responsible for their own studies. Below is a suggested guideline of the number of hours each student should dedicate to self-studying and preparing for the final written assignment.

Course Outline

Trainers

Mr Alfred Sant Fournier

Alfred Sant Fournier has been Head of School at St Michael Foundation since 2010.  He previously served there as Assistant Head (2001 to 2010) and before that as Senior School Co-ordinator and then Assistant Head at Stella Maris College (1987 to 2001).  He started teaching accounting and business-related subjects in 1985.

In 1997, Alfred obtained his Master of Arts in Education Studies at Loughborough University, specialising in education leadership.   He also holds a degree in Religious Studies from the University of Malta.  He has followed a number of courses in accounting, pedagogy and school leadership both in Malta and abroad.

Alfred is a visiting lecturer in the course for Masters in Education Leadership and the Post Graduate Diploma in Education Leadership at Faculty of Education within the University of Malta.  He also has experience in training and induction courses for teachers.

Alfred is co-author of a textbook used in a number of secondary schools, entitled Go for Accounting (currently in its third edition).

Fr. Alan Scerri

Fr. Alan Scerri is a member of the Augustinian Order since 1976.  He occupied the post of Headmaster of St. Augustine College from the year 2000 till year 2014.  He commenced his Philosophical studies at the Institute for Religious Studies (I.N.S.E.R.M.) in 1978.  Later he pursued his theological studies in Rome at the Patristic Institute from where he graduated in Sacred Theology.

In 1987 Fr. Alan enrolled at the Pontifical Salesian University where he read for a Bachelor’s degree in Educational Science and a Master’s degree in the same field of Pedagogy and Social Communication.

He is a visiting lecturer at the Faculty of Education and that of Theology on the course for Masters and Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership.  He also lectured for a number of years PGCE and B.Ed. students in Teaching within Catholic schools.  Fr. Scerri is a Ph. D. graduate of Lincoln University U.K. in School Leadership and Management focusing on culture and ethos within Catholic Schools.

James Grech

James Grech graduated with a Bachelor of Business and Commerce Degree in 2001 and later on obtained the Accountancy (Honours) degree from the University of Malta in 2003. James is Certified Public Accountant and holds a Practising Certificate in Auditing issued by the Ministry of Finance in Malta. He is also qualified as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and member of ISACA. James is also a member of the Institute of Internal Auditing (US), and is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). The CIA is the only internationally accepted certification designation for internal auditors and is the standard by which individuals demonstrate their competence and professionalism in the internal auditing and Management Consultancy field.

James is a renowned Business Consultant and Management/Business trainer and conference speaker in Malta and is also founder and Managing Director of LEAD Training Services, one of Malta’s largest professional training Institute licensed by the Malta Malta Further & Higher Education Authority (MFHEA).

Testimonials

• Lead Training Services is well organised and the course I participated in was very practical and applicable to my needs. The delivery of tuition provided during the Live Online course was well carried out with a high level of quality. Not to mention that the lectures were engaging and interactive, as if being in a physical lecture room.Furthermore, I would like to mention the excellent service given by the administration and the technical team, who made online lectures possible despite the pandemic. I am glad I decided to enrol for a course with LEAD Training Services. I am very happy with the service your professional training organisation offers.
  C. Cassar
  April 2021
• A very organised and professional course. The lectures are experts and outstanding in their delivery of the lectures. Keep it up!
  J. Brincat
  April 2021
• Very informative, practical, straight forward and easy to follow. Lectures were full of interaction and hands on experiences. Highly recommended.
  K. Grech
  August 2020
• This course has been extremely valuable to me. It has a comprehensive approach to management and leadership and has helped me become more rounded as a manager. The lecturers were very knowledgeable and they ensured to make each session interactive. I definitely recommend it.
  M. Formosa
  April 2019
• It was a nice experience since it had given me the opportunity to broaden my knowledge in relation to leadership, financial and managerial skills, all essential to manage and lead a school institution.
  R. Mangion
  October 2018
• Very friendly atmosphere. Chosen lecturers were very knowledgeable about their respective subject/s presented.
  C. Cardona
  February 2018
• The course was very interesting and most of the lectures related directly to our workplace, so we could easily picture what the lecturer was explaining. It was also useful to have speakers from different areas. In fact we also had visits from an MUT member and from the Council for the teaching profession. The timeframe to prepare for the assignment and exam was also flexible and reasonable.
  S. Muscat,
  February 2018
• An insightful course in management and administration focusing on the Maltese Education System. A great atmosphere with excellent guidance. Particularly useful for those considering advancing and understanding an administrative and management position.
  J. Farrugia,
  February 2018