Corporate leadership training
Leadership in Education Administration Training Course in Vietnam
Prepare education administrators to steer their institutions with strategic vision: shape what is taught and how it is assessed, grow their teaching staff, allocate scarce resources and bring parents and community leaders into decisions, through interactive, practical workshops.
- In-person, virtual
or blended - Customised for
your organisation - Delivered worldwide,
including Vietnam - For principals, administrators
and future school leaders
Course overview
What Is Leadership in Education Administration?
Leadership in education administration means governing a school, college or education office so that its teachers do their best work and its students thrive. Participants explore how leadership theory applies in practice, steer curriculum and assessment, invest in professional development, interpret policy, plan budgets and staffing strategically, and build the partnerships that institutional growth depends on.
Interactive workshops, case studies and peer learning let participants practise reviewing a curriculum, coaching a teacher after a lesson and drafting a plan for institutional growth, drawing on the realities education administrators in Vietnam handle.
Built for current and aspiring education administrators, the course helps leaders navigate the complexities of educational institutions in Vietnam with strategic vision, whether they want to strengthen their present role or lead educational reform, and to support academic excellence, student welfare and institutional growth across the nation.
Why it matters
Why Education Leadership Matters in Vietnam
Educational institutions in Vietnam face complex demands, and many leaders aim to drive educational reform. Administrators who plan strategically, allocate resources wisely and govern inclusively help students thrive and institutions grow.
Learning comes first
Decisions made in the principal’s office ripple into every lesson, so academic excellence starts with how a school is run.
Teachers need support
Continuous professional development keeps educators motivated, skilled and loyal to their institution.
Resources are limited
Budgets, staff hours and buildings are finite, so careful allocation decides how much each student gains.
Communities count
Parents, alumni and community leaders strengthen schools across Vietnam when they share decisions.
The Knowles leadership approach
From Insight to Impact
Participants follow a six-step cycle that turns strategic vision into daily practice and then into steady improvement, a way of working that suits a single faculty, a whole school or a wider education office.
Education leadership in action
- 1. VisionWhat should learners achieve?
- 2. TeachIs teaching effective?
- 3. AssessHow do we know they learn?
- 4. DevelopHow do teachers grow?
- 5. EngageAre families involved?
- 6. ImproveWhat will we do better?
Key benefits
Why Organisations Choose This Course
This programme helps your leaders and your organisation to:
Stronger Learning
Every administrative choice is judged by what it does for student achievement.
Coherent Curriculum
Inclusive curriculum frameworks give each year group a clear, connected path.
Useful Assessment
Results feed back into lesson planning rather than ending as a mark.
Growing Teachers
Continuous development that changes what happens in lessons.
Sound Planning
Budgets and staff go to the priorities that matter for students.
Strong Community Ties
Parents, alumni and local partners actively back the institution’s plans.
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Course curriculum
A practical and structured learning journey.
Twelve units in three stages take participants from leading what happens in classrooms, through governing and resourcing the institution, to working with staff, parents and community partners.
- Unit 1
Leadership Theories
- Contrast well-known models of educational leadership and governance.
- Evaluate the strategies you currently use to lead your institution.
- Link theory to the daily choices an administrator makes.
- Unit 2
Curriculum Planning
- Design an inclusive curriculum framework that builds year on year.
- Match the curriculum to national standards and local priorities.
- Revise curriculum content together with teaching staff.
- Unit 3
Assessing Learning
- Use evaluation to find out what students have actually learned.
- Weigh classroom feedback against formal examination results.
- Judge how well each course of study works from student results.
- Unit 4
Teaching Methods
- Introduce technology-based methods that raise student engagement.
- Fit teaching approaches to big classes and scarce materials.
- Build a culture where educators try out and share new ideas.
- Unit 5
School Planning
- Draft a strategic plan for your educational institution.
- Break the strategic plan into yearly targets and actions.
- Monitor progress and revise the plan as the year unfolds.
- Unit 6
Managing Resources
- Allocate budgets, staff and timetables to agreed priorities.
- Get full value from buildings and equipment.
- Manage financial resources sustainably over time.
- Unit 7
Policy Analysis
- Study local and national education policies and their demands.
- Implement policy reforms within your own institution.
- Advocate for effective policy with education officials.
- Unit 8
Using School Data
- Collect figures on enrolment, attendance and achievement.
- Spot students and groups whose progress is falling behind.
- Base improvement decisions on evidence rather than habit.
- Unit 9
Developing Teachers
- Design continuous professional development around school goals.
- Observe teaching and offer feedback educators can act on.
- Pair colleagues for peer coaching and mentoring.
- Unit 10
Staff Collaboration
- Form leadership teams that plan and deliver together.
- Chair meetings that end with clear decisions and owners.
- Share decisions openly and transparently with staff.
- Unit 11
Handling Conflict
- Settle disputes between colleagues quickly and even-handedly.
- Respond calmly when parents raise concerns.
- Rebuild trust and working relationships after a disagreement.
- Unit 12
Community Links
- Bring parents, alumni and community leaders into decisions.
- Agree partnerships with institutions and stakeholders.
- Exchange ideas and experience with fellow administrators.
Course agenda
Two-day course agenda.
A sample agenda showing how the two days run, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The final agenda is agreed with you.
Welcome, objectives and introductions
Leadership theories
Morning break
Curriculum planning
Lunch
Assessing learning
Teaching methods
Afternoon break
School planning
Day one reflection
Close
Recap and goals for the day
Managing resources
Morning break
Policy analysis and school data
Lunch
Developing teachers
Staff collaboration and handling conflict
Afternoon break
Community links
Institution improvement action plan
Close
Participant resources
What participants receive.
A practical set of resources to support learning during the course and application afterwards.
Course Workbook
Content, summaries and activities for every unit.
Templates and Worksheets
Ready-to-use tools to apply learning at work.
Action Plan Template
Turn learning into clear next steps.
Job Aids and Quick Guides
Key models, checklists and frameworks for daily use.
Digital Resources
Additional materials to revisit after the course.
Certificate of Completion
Recognition of the training completed.
Practical application
From theory to real workplace impact.
Workshops and case studies turn each idea into practice: participants coach a teacher, plan a school year, interpret a policy reform and handle a tense meeting with parents, the kinds of task education administrators in Vietnam carry out.
Lesson Feedback
Study a lesson case and coach the teacher on clear next steps.
Improvement Plan
Set a year of targets and actions for an institution’s growth.
Policy Brief
Interpret a policy reform and map out how to implement it.
Parent Meeting
Respond to worried parents in a calm, open conversation.
Who should attend
Designed for people who lead in education.
Built for current and aspiring education administrators: principals and their deputies, academic administrators, officials who shape education policy, staff of education NGOs, and teachers ready to step into roles such as department head or curriculum coordinator.
- PrincipalsSet the strategic vision for the whole school.
- Vice PrincipalsOversee staffing, schedules and academic standards.
- AdministratorsKeep academic and support services running well.
- PolicymakersLead educational policy development and reform.
- NGO Education StaffRun education projects with partner institutions.
- Aspiring LeadersGet ready to head a department or a school.
Course format and delivery
Flexible options to suit your organisation.
Choose the format and duration that fit your schedule and learning needs, whether at your workplace in Vietnam, online or a mix of both.
In-Person Training
Delivered at your organisation in Vietnam or at a suitable venue.
Virtual Training
Interactive, engaging live online delivery.
Blended Learning
A combination of in-person and virtual sessions.
Customised Training
Tailor case studies, organisation focus, delivery mode, modules and duration. Explore Customized Training
- Typical Duration2 Full Days9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also available as a 1-day, half-day, 90-minute or 60-minute session.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites and experience level.
No formal prerequisites. Experience in education helps, and the course works well for mixed groups of school, college and policy staff.
No formal prerequisites
Open to anyone who leads or supports education.
All experience levels
From senior teachers to principals and officials.
Designed for mixed groups
School and policy staff see education from each side.
Bring a real priority
Bring a current priority from your institution to work on.
Course framework
A structured approach to developing leaders.
The framework follows a cycle: review how your institution is governed and resourced, plan the changes it needs, test them with peers and carry them back into your own school or office.
Practical and Actionable
Strategies and steps participants can act on at once.
Relevant to Vietnam
Tailored to the specific needs of education administrators in Vietnam.
Shared Experience
A cohort of administrators who learn from each other.
The education leadership cycle
- 1. LearnCore leadership principles
- 2. ExploreCase studies and discussion
- 3. PractiseRole-plays and simulations
- 4. ReflectSelf-assessment and journaling
- 5. ApplyReal-world projects
- 6. GrowMentoring and peer support
Key learning outcomes
From knowledge to lasting leadership impact.
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
- 01
Lead learning
Keep student achievement at the heart of every administrative choice.
- 02
Plan the curriculum
Design an inclusive curriculum framework that satisfies national standards and local priorities.
- 03
Use assessment
Turn evaluation results into better teaching decisions.
- 04
Develop teachers
Observe, coach and plan each educator’s development.
- 05
Plan with limits
Direct budgets and staff time to the most pressing priorities.
- 06
Engage the community
Win support from parents, alumni and community leaders.
Strong administration rarely makes headlines, yet it decides whether every student gets the chance to learn well.
Example exercises and tools
Learn by doing.
Practical exercises, tools and realistic scenarios help participants assess how their institution runs today and decide which changes will make the biggest difference to students.
Interactive workshops, case studies and peer learning reflect situations education administrators in Vietnam may meet, from dividing a tight budget across departments to bringing parents, alumni and community leaders into a decision about the school’s direction. Participants compare approaches with peers from other institutions and leave with a plan they can put to work in their own setting straight away.
Learning Walk
Tour a handful of lessons in one morning, looking for a single agreed feature of teaching.
Assessment Map
Lay out when and how students are evaluated over the year.
Data Snapshot
Condense key figures to see which students need extra help.
Peer Coaching Plan
Match teachers who will observe and coach each other.
Assessment
Assessment and learning progress.
A mix of steps before, during and after the programme keeps learning relevant and turns it into action.
Before the training
Share your goals and team context.
Agree the objectives and focus areas.
Confirm the format, timing and group.
During the training
Role-plays, simulations and practical exercises.
Feedback from experienced leaders as skills develop.
Group discussion and reflection.
After the training
A personal action plan for the workplace.
Self-assessment and guided journaling to track progress.
Ongoing learning through peers, mentors and the alumni network.
Workplace application
Relevant to your context.
Participants put the tools to work across education in Vietnam, from running a single school or faculty to guiding policy and partnerships that reach many institutions.
- SchoolsRaise teaching quality and achievement.
- Higher EducationLead faculties and academic units.
- Education OfficesImplement policy reforms.
- NGO ProgrammesRun joint education projects.
- Staff MeetingsAgree decisions and follow through.
- Parent EngagementInvolve families in decisions.
Let’s discuss your requirements
Request a Customised Leadership Programme.
Talk to our team about how this course can be tailored for your organisation in Vietnam or other locations worldwide.
- Share your priorities
- Receive a tailored proposal
- Explore delivery options
Adapting for Vietnam
Adapting the programme for Vietnamese organisations.
We tailor the course so it reflects your people, your sector and the context you work in.
Local case studies
Examples and case studies drawn from leaders in Vietnam.
Cultural awareness
Content that respects cultural nuances and builds inclusive environments.
Community focus
Projects that address real local and community issues.
Industry and organisation focus
Examples, terminology and scenarios from your sector.
Delivery worldwide
Flexible delivery across Vietnam and worldwide.
We deliver this programme in Vietnam and in other locations worldwide, with flexible formats and options to suit your organisation.
- In-person
- Virtual
- Blended
At Your Workplace
In-house sessions at your office in Vietnam.
A Venue You Choose
Delivered at a training venue that suits your team.
Live Online
Interactive virtual sessions wherever your people are.
Across Countries
Programmes coordinated across several locations worldwide.
Client experiences
What our participants say.
Word-for-word feedback from participants at organisations in Singapore. Read all reviews
Yes, particularly for beginners who need a clear, structured way to start organizing workplace information.
Yes, because it really highlights how our daily business decisions directly impact the local community and the environment.
The course allowed me to identify the area where errors could occur and the various steps to identify and reduce the errors. Case studies were also provided to give a real-life experience instead of theoretical lessons.
Yes, the communication strategies are practical enough to be used immediately in our everyday project work.
Yes, because it helped me learn the basics of critical thinking to generate new ideas, analyze articles, and make arguments.
Yes, the strategic frameworks shared are highly practical and worth learning for career growth.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this course.
What is the main focus of this course?
It develops the leadership education administrators need to steer their institutions: shaping curriculum and assessment, growing teachers, implementing policy, allocating resources and engaging communities, tailored to education in Vietnam.
What topics does the course cover?
Twelve units in three stages: leading learning (leadership theories, curriculum planning, assessing learning, teaching methods), running the institution (school planning, managing resources, policy analysis, using school data) and people and community (developing teachers, staff collaboration, handling conflict and community links).
Who should attend this course?
Current and aspiring education administrators, including principals, deputies, academic administrators, policy officials, NGO education staff and teachers moving into leadership.
Is the course suitable for new or first-time leaders?
Yes. Teachers aiming for their first leadership post gain a strong start, and experienced administrators pick up fresh strategies for their current role.
Is the course practical or theory-based?
Very practical. Through workshops, case studies and peer learning, participants design curriculum, coach teachers, plan for institutional growth and rehearse difficult meetings.
How long is the course?
The standard course runs over 2 full days, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It can also be delivered as a 1-day, half-day, 90-minute or 60-minute session.
Can the course be customised for our organisation?
Yes. We can adapt the content, examples and format to your goals, industry and team. See Customized Corporate Training for how we tailor programmes.
Can we use examples from our own industry?
Yes. We design and deliver our courses with subject matter experts in each field. Tell us about your industry, context and terminology when you enquire, and it will be taken into account.
Can we combine this course with other topics?
Yes. We can combine related topics into one programme or build a learning pathway across several sessions and levels.
Is this course available outside Vietnam?
Yes. We deliver this programme in other countries worldwide, in person or live online, and can coordinate it across several locations.
What delivery options are available?
In person at your workplace or a venue you choose, live online, or a blend of both.
What kind of exercises and activities are included?
Lesson coaching, learning walks, assessment mapping, data reviews, strategic planning, policy analysis and parent meeting role-plays, with feedback from facilitators and peers.
Do participants receive mentoring during the course?
Yes. Participants receive mentorship and constructive feedback from experienced leaders throughout the course.
Will participants build a professional network?
Yes. Participants connect with fellow participants, build mentoring relationships with facilitators and guest speakers, and can join an alumni network for ongoing learning.
How does the course support personal growth?
Through regular self-assessment and reflection, guided journaling to track progress and set goals, and techniques for mindfulness and stress management.
Is the course relevant to the Vietnamese context?
Yes. It is tailored to the needs of education administrators in Vietnam, with case studies on governance, resource allocation and community involvement that reflect what institutions face.
Which cities in Vietnam can the course be delivered in?
We can deliver it in cities across Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Can Tho, Bien Hoa and Hue, and other cities on request. We also offer a full range of leadership courses in Vietnam.
Can we download a course brochure?
Yes. Download our course brochure for an overview of our training programmes.
How do we request a proposal?
Share your goals and requirements through the enquiry form on this page. Our team replies within one business day with suggestions and a tailored proposal.
Who can we contact about this course?
Email [email protected], call +65 6714 6663 or use the enquiry form on this page. We reply within one business day.
Next steps
From enquiry to delivery.
A simple, transparent process from your first message to the training day.
- 1
Enquiry
Share your training needs and priorities.
- 2
Consultation
We discuss and refine the scope with you.
- 3
Proposal
Receive a tailored proposal with delivery options.
- 4
Confirm
Review, adjust and agree the details.
- 5
Delivery
We deliver the programme for your team.
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