The Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB60420) is an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level 6 programme and is suited for students who wish to build an advanced knowledge pool of business- related topics with a focus on leadership and management.
This qualification would apply to students with various job titles including managers, team leaders, project consultants, project coordinators, assistants and executive officers. Individuals in these roles may possess business skills and knowledge and wish to consolidate and build pathways to further opportunities. Conversely, it may also apply to those with little or no vocational experience, but who possess sound theoretical business skills and knowledge that they would like to develop in order to create further educational and employment opportunities.
The programme covers a wide range of teaching units, including strategic planning, innovation management, leadership, change management, human resources, information management, finance and marketing. All teaching is delivered through online learning, including assessments.
Students will gain the skills and knowledge required to:
Students will gain the skills and knowledge required to:
Students will gain the skills and knowledge required to:
Potential job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. At the completion of this qualification, individuals will be able to manage in a wide range of organisational and industry contexts. Some job titles may include: Manager, Business Manager, Marketing Manager, Office Manager, Project Manager, Project Officer, Programme Coordinator, Programme Consultant, Team Leader and Executive Officer.
The qualification can be fast-tracked, depending on the current competencies of the student as well as their available time in completing the requirements.
BSB60420
Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
Have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma from the BSB Training Package (current or superseded equivalent versions), or
Have two years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience in an operational or leadership role in an enterprise.
Issued by Served to Cert
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Yes
10
9 to 18 months (1,800 hours of study)
RPL $2,300
Online $6,500
To receive your Qualification or Statement of Attainment, you must have a verified Unique Student Identifier (USI) unless exempt. AQF certification will be issued within 30 calendar days of completing all assessment requirements and once any outstanding fees are paid.
You’ll have access to trainers via email (responses within 2 business days) and scheduled online tutorials to support you through your learning journey. We provide reasonable adjustment where appropriate. Veterans and transitioning ADF members can access referrals to specialised wellbeing services through our partner Salute for Service.
What you need: a computer with webcam/microphone, reliable internet, and office productivity software. If undertaking workplace-based assessments, you’ll need employer permission to collect evidence. We provide the LMS, learning materials and trainer support.
We recognise equivalent units you have already achieved and can assess your prior learning and service experience. See our RPL and Credit Transfer Guide for evidence types, steps and timeframes.
If the qualification is superseded, we’ll follow our Transition & Teach-Out Policy and advise your options.