Course Overview – Enrolment Closes Friday 6 February 2026
Design learning environments that elevate student engagement and outcomes
This Micro-credential explores how the design of learning environments shapes teaching, learning, and engagement. Participants will investigate how spatial design, furniture, and technology can influence educational experiences that support contemporary, student centred pedagogies.
Drawing on real case studies, current policy initiatives, and evidence informed design principles, participants will examine how physical and pedagogical environments can be better aligned. Across the course, you will develop a design concept for a learning space that supports learner needs and pedagogical goals within a variety of educational contexts.
Designed and taught by experts from the Faculty of Education (FoE) and the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning (FABP) at the University of Melbourne, this micro-credential deepens your understanding of innovative learning environments and provides practical strategies for leading change in schools.
Study Commitment: 42 hours (6hrs guided learning; 26hrs self-guided study; 10 hours assessment)
Delivery Schedule
The times indicated in the delivery schedule are AEDST (ie: Melbourne, Canberra & Sydney)
As this is an international event, we encourage you to use an online website, such as WorldTime Buddy to check the time this webinar will occur in your location. LEA is not affiliated with WorldTime Buddy.
Accessing the LMS
Learners will be required to login and access the LMS prior to the commencement of teaching. Learners will receive an email once access has been granted. Please check spam folders in case this email is not received. Once registered, learners will complete all exercies, documented outputs from activities, and assessments via the LMS.
February 2026
Week 1: Monday 9 February | Module 1
Week 2: Monday 16 February | Module 1
Week 3: Monday 23 February | Module 2 | Webinar 1: Wednesday 25 February, 5pm (AEDST)
March 2026
Week 4: Friday 06 March | Module 2 | Assignment Task 1 due
Week 5: Monday 9 March | Module 3
Week 6: Monday 16 March | Module 3
Week 7: Monday 23 March | Module 4 | Webinar 2: Wednesday 25 March, 5pm (AEDST)
April 2026
Week 8: Friday 03 April | Module 4 | Assignment Task 2 due
MicroCert Issuing
Generally, three (3) weeks after the last assessment due date (Friday 03 April 2026), depending on extensions
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of approaches to student learning and how these align to learning environment design.
- Design and conceptualise innovative learning environments using contemporary, evidence-based principles.
- Apply leadership capabilities to guide others in improving student learning through innovative spatial design.
This course also provides evidence of achievement against AITSL Teaching Standards
What You’ll Explore
Across four (4) online modules and two (2) assessment tasks, participants will engage with:
- Policy initiatives supporting student centered approaches
- Theoretical and practical dimensions of how students learn
- Principles for designing innovative learning environments
- Strategies for leading others to improve student outcomes in innovative spaces