The purpose of the National School Leadership Training Programme is to provide professional education for principals and deputy principals. The programme extends over three years and comprises 30 credits, meaning that the studies are undertaken on a part‑time basis.
The programme is structured into three courses:
The Centre for Principal Development is responsible for training school leaders in two regions of Sweden - one in the far north and one in the far south. At present, 480 principals and deputy principals are enrolled in the programme. These participants are organised into 18 groups. New students join each semester and complete their studies at the end of the third year.
Teaching is delivered by lecturers from a wide range of disciplines, including political science, law, sociology, and education. Many of our lecturers are also active researchers in their respective fields, ensuring that the programme is firmly grounded in current scholarship.
