The Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (GCLTHE) is being phased out gradually. Please refer to the FAQs below for important details and guidance
As of 2025, academic staff in continuing or fixed-term roles are no longer required to complete the Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education as part of their probation requirements. This change has led to the decision to discontinue the course.
The probationary requirement for academic staff new to the university is participation in the Foundations of Learning and Teaching @CS program.
Please find more information here: Foundations of Learning and Teaching at Charles Sturt
The course will be fully discontinued and no longer available from the beginning of 2027.
The course is currently in a “teach-out” phase and will remain available until the end of 2026.
Yes. Students who are currently enrolled or have completed some units are eligible to complete the course within the designated teach-out period.
If you are unable to complete the course by the end of 2026, you may be offered alternative options, such as transferring to a similar program or receiving credit for completed units. Please contact the Course Director on GCLTHE@csu.edu.au to discuss your individual circumstances.
New enrolments are not being accepted following the course’s discontinuation. However, returning students may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the Course Director on GCLTHE@csu.edu.au for further information.
Please find information on how to re-enrol in the course here:
It may be possible to re-enrol and complete your remaining units, provided you meet eligibility requirements and the course is still within the teach-out period. Please consult the Course Director to explore your options at GCLTHE@csu.edu.au.
Unfortunately, this course is only available to current staff members of Charles Sturt University.
Yes. Qualifications awarded from discontinued courses remain valid and fully recognised, provided they are completed within the approved timeframe.
Yes. The university may offer similar programs or pathways that align with your academic goals. You may also be eligible for credit transfer based on the units you have completed. To discuss your options, please contact the Course Director at GCLTHE@csu.edu.au.
You are encouraged to reach out to your Course Coordinator. Please email: GCLTHE@csu.edu.au.
If you are looking for training as a condition of probation, please see Foundations of Learning and Teaching at Charles Sturt.