BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management

Advance your career in leadership with this high-level qualification that will give you the skills needed to seek employment as a manager in human resources, business, or sales.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane North Queensland

WAYS TO STUDY On campus Online

LAST CHANCE TO APPLY Start date: 27 Jan 2026 Duration: 1 year View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Full Fee

$5,535 - $12,565

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Course overview

Upgrade your career with this high-level qualification. This course will give you the skills you need to seek employment in a managerial role across a broad range of industries.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, demand for office management roles is expected to experience stable growth over the next five years. This is a very large occupation with job opportunities available across a number of industries including construction, professional services, and education and training.

Throughout this course you will be mentored in team leadership and management, discover how to utilise emotional intelligence to maximise team outcomes, and learn how to develop and implement an operational plan to facilitate effective workplace practices. Our highly-experienced team of industry leaders will give you the guidance you need to succeed in your studies and beyond.

Successful completion of this course will give you the specialised skills to manage teams across a range of departments and industry sectors. You will also get the knowledge you need to undertake further studies in your field.

What can I do?

Business Manager
Human Resource Manager
Sales Team Manager

Course outcome:

BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management

Online study options

Online virtual classroom – includes immersive reality experiences, virtual skills coaches and collaborative learning environments in timetabled virtual classes three days per week. Learn more >

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 6 elective units from the list below.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
BSBCMM511

Communicate with influence

UNIT CODE :
BSBCMM511

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to present and negotiate persuasively, lead and participate in meetings and make presentations to customers, clients and other key stakeholders.
UNIT NAME
Communicate with influence

UNIT CODE
BSBCRT511

Develop critical thinking in others

UNIT CODE :
BSBCRT511

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop critical and creative thinking skills in others within a workplace context.
UNIT NAME
Develop critical thinking in others

UNIT CODE
BSBLDR523

Lead and manage effective workplace relationships

UNIT CODE :
BSBLDR523

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead and manage effective workplace relationships.
UNIT NAME
Lead and manage effective workplace relationships

UNIT CODE
BSBOPS502

Manage business operational plans

UNIT CODE :
BSBOPS502

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and monitor the implementation of operational plans to support efficient and effective workplace practices and organisational productivity and profitability.
UNIT NAME
Manage business operational plans

UNIT CODE
BSBPEF502

Develop and use emotional intelligence

UNIT CODE :
BSBPEF502

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and use emotional intelligence to increase self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management in the workplace.
UNIT NAME
Develop and use emotional intelligence

UNIT CODE
BSBTWK502

Manage team effectiveness

UNIT CODE :
BSBTWK502

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead teams in the workplace and to actively engage with the management of the organisation.
UNIT NAME
Manage team effectiveness

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

Greater Brisbane

Greater Brisbane

UNIT CODE
BSBFIN501

Manage budgets and financial plans

UNIT CODE :
BSBFIN501

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake financial management in an organisation or work area. It includes planning and implementing financial management approaches and supporting and evaluating effectiveness of financial management processes.
UNIT NAME
Manage budgets and financial plans

UNIT CODE
BSBHRM415

Coordinate recruitment and onboarding

UNIT CODE :
BSBHRM415

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement strategies to source candidates and to assess their suitability for available positions.
UNIT NAME
Coordinate recruitment and onboarding

UNIT CODE
BSBLDR522

Manage people performance

UNIT CODE :
BSBLDR522

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the performance of staff that are direct reports.
UNIT NAME
Manage people performance

UNIT CODE
BSBOPS501

Manage business resources

UNIT CODE :
BSBOPS501

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage resources according to planned business strategies.
UNIT NAME
Manage business resources

UNIT CODE
BSBPEF501

Manage personal and professional development

UNIT CODE :
BSBPEF501

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement systems and process that support the personal and professional development of self and others.
UNIT NAME
Manage personal and professional development

UNIT CODE
BSBSUS511

Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability

UNIT CODE :
BSBSUS511

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement workplace sustainability policies and to modify the policy to suit changed circumstances.
UNIT NAME
Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability

UNIT CODE
BSBXCM501

Lead communication in the workplace

UNIT CODE :
BSBXCM501

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead communication in the workplace within any industry.
UNIT NAME
Lead communication in the workplace

Greater Brisbane - Accelerated Course

Greater Brisbane - Accelerated Course

UNIT CODE
BSBFIN501

Manage budgets and financial plans

UNIT CODE :
BSBFIN501

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake financial management in an organisation or work area. It includes planning and implementing financial management approaches and supporting and evaluating effectiveness of financial management processes.
UNIT NAME
Manage budgets and financial plans

UNIT CODE
BSBLDR522

Manage people performance

UNIT CODE :
BSBLDR522

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the performance of staff that are direct reports.
UNIT NAME
Manage people performance

UNIT CODE
BSBOPS501

Manage business resources

UNIT CODE :
BSBOPS501

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage resources according to planned business strategies.
UNIT NAME
Manage business resources

UNIT CODE
BSBOPS504

Manage business risk

UNIT CODE :
BSBOPS504

Unit description :
This unit describes skills and knowledge required to manage business risks in a range of contexts across an organisation or for a specific business unit or area in any industry setting.
UNIT NAME
Manage business risk

UNIT CODE
BSBPEF501

Manage personal and professional development

UNIT CODE :
BSBPEF501

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement systems and process that support the personal and professional development of self and others.
UNIT NAME
Manage personal and professional development

UNIT CODE
BSBPMG430

Undertake project work

UNIT CODE :
BSBPMG430

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake a minor project or a section of a larger project.
UNIT NAME
Undertake project work

Online Virtual Classroom

Online Virtual Classroom

UNIT CODE
BSBFIN501

Manage budgets and financial plans

UNIT CODE :
BSBFIN501

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake financial management in an organisation or work area. It includes planning and implementing financial management approaches and supporting and evaluating effectiveness of financial management processes.
UNIT NAME
Manage budgets and financial plans

UNIT CODE
BSBOPS501

Manage business resources

UNIT CODE :
BSBOPS501

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage resources according to planned business strategies.
UNIT NAME
Manage business resources

UNIT CODE
BSBOPS504

Manage business risk

UNIT CODE :
BSBOPS504

Unit description :
This unit describes skills and knowledge required to manage business risks in a range of contexts across an organisation or for a specific business unit or area in any industry setting.
UNIT NAME
Manage business risk

UNIT CODE
BSBPMG430

Undertake project work

UNIT CODE :
BSBPMG430

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake a minor project or a section of a larger project.
UNIT NAME
Undertake project work

UNIT CODE
BSBSUS511

Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability

UNIT CODE :
BSBSUS511

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement workplace sustainability policies and to modify the policy to suit changed circumstances.
UNIT NAME
Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability

UNIT CODE
BSBXCM501

Lead communication in the workplace

UNIT CODE :
BSBXCM501

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead communication in the workplace within any industry.
UNIT NAME
Lead communication in the workplace

Online self-directed

Online self-directed

UNIT CODE
BSBTWK503

Manage meetings

UNIT CODE :
BSBTWK503

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a range of meetings including overseeing the meeting preparation processes, chairing meetings, organising the minutes and reporting meeting outcomes.
UNIT NAME
Manage meetings

UNIT CODE
BSBHRM415

Coordinate recruitment and onboarding

UNIT CODE :
BSBHRM415

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement strategies to source candidates and to assess their suitability for available positions.
UNIT NAME
Coordinate recruitment and onboarding

UNIT CODE
BSBOPS504

Manage business risk

UNIT CODE :
BSBOPS504

Unit description :
This unit describes skills and knowledge required to manage business risks in a range of contexts across an organisation or for a specific business unit or area in any industry setting.
UNIT NAME
Manage business risk

UNIT CODE
BSBOPS501

Manage business resources

UNIT CODE :
BSBOPS501

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage resources according to planned business strategies.
UNIT NAME
Manage business resources

UNIT CODE
BSBFIN501

Manage budgets and financial plans

UNIT CODE :
BSBFIN501

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake financial management in an organisation or work area. It includes planning and implementing financial management approaches and supporting and evaluating effectiveness of financial management processes.
UNIT NAME
Manage budgets and financial plans

UNIT CODE
BSBPMG430

Undertake project work

UNIT CODE :
BSBPMG430

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake a minor project or a section of a larger project.
UNIT NAME
Undertake project work

North Queensland

North Queensland

UNIT CODE
BSBHRM525

Manage recruitment and onboarding

UNIT CODE :
BSBHRM525

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage all aspects of recruitment and onboarding processes according to organisational policies and procedures.
UNIT NAME
Manage recruitment and onboarding

UNIT CODE
BSBOPS504

Manage business risk

UNIT CODE :
BSBOPS504

Unit description :
This unit describes skills and knowledge required to manage business risks in a range of contexts across an organisation or for a specific business unit or area in any industry setting.
UNIT NAME
Manage business risk

UNIT CODE
BSBPMG430

Undertake project work

UNIT CODE :
BSBPMG430

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake a minor project or a section of a larger project.
UNIT NAME
Undertake project work

UNIT CODE
BSBSUS511

Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability

UNIT CODE :
BSBSUS511

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement workplace sustainability policies and to modify the policy to suit changed circumstances.
UNIT NAME
Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability

UNIT CODE
BSBTWK503

Manage meetings

UNIT CODE :
BSBTWK503

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a range of meetings including overseeing the meeting preparation processes, chairing meetings, organising the minutes and reporting meeting outcomes.
UNIT NAME
Manage meetings

UNIT CODE
BSBXCM501

Lead communication in the workplace

UNIT CODE :
BSBXCM501

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead communication in the workplace within any industry.
UNIT NAME
Lead communication in the workplace

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

This course has been one of the best decisions I have ever made, through challenging times, tight turn arounds and late nights it has taught me so much and I have met some amazing people along the way!

Chelsea Brennan, Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB50420)

I work in the health industry, on the tools, and applied for a role as a project officer based on my learnings from the diploma. I'm very excited because I have a new opportunity come up thanks to doing my diploma.

Gemma Appleby, Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB50420)

Ways to study

Choose your study location

On campus with some online

You’ll primarily learn face to face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces such as a classroom or simulated workplace environment. Some of your training may also take place via video or Zoom. Learn more
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On campus with some online

You’ll primarily learn face to face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces such as a classroom or simulated workplace environment. Some of your training may also take place via video or Zoom. Learn more
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CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
South Bank	On campus with some online	27 Jan 2026	9 months	Full time 2 evenings per week plus 3 Saturdays	Full fee: $12,565 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
South Bank On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 27 Jan 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 9 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 2 evenings per week plus 3 Saturdays The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $12,565 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
South Bank	On campus with some online	27 Jan 2026	1 year	Full time 3 days per week	Full fee: $12,565 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
South Bank On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 27 Jan 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 1 year The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 3 days per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $12,565 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
South Bank	On campus with some online	20 Apr 2026	9 months	Full time 2 evenings per week plus 3 Saturdays	Full fee: $12,565 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
South Bank On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 20 Apr 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 9 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 2 evenings per week plus 3 Saturdays The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $12,565 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
South Bank	On campus with some online	13 Jul 2026	1 year	Full time 3 days per week	Full fee: $12,565 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
South Bank On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 13 Jul 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 1 year The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 3 days per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $12,565 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
South Bank	On campus with some online	13 Jul 2026	9 months	Full time 2 evenings per week plus 3 Saturdays	Full fee: $12,565 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
South Bank On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 13 Jul 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 9 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 2 evenings per week plus 3 Saturdays The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $12,565 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
South Bank	On campus with some online	13 Jul 2026	6 months	Accelerated: Part time 2 nights per week plus 3 Saturdays	Full fee: $5,535 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
South Bank On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 13 Jul 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 6 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Accelerated: Part time 2 nights per week plus 3 Saturdays The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $5,535 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
South Bank	On campus with some online	06 Oct 2026	9 months	Full time 2 evenings per week plus 3 Saturdays	Full fee: $12,565 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
South Bank On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 06 Oct 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 9 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 2 evenings per week plus 3 Saturdays The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $12,565 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Cairns	On campus with some online	27 Jan 2026	1 year	Full time 3 days per week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday	Full fee: $12,565 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Cairns On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 27 Jan 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 1 year The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 3 days per week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $12,565 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Cairns	On campus with some online	13 Jul 2026	1 year	Full time 3 days per week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday	Full fee: $12,565 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Cairns On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 13 Jul 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 1 year The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 3 days per week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $12,565 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

Choose your study location

Online with on campus practical training

Your course is primarily online and you may interact with your teachers and other students using Zoom. You will also need to come in to campus to complete some practical learning and assessment. Learn more
Online self-directed

All of your study will be done online and you can work through your studies at your own pace. You can access your learning materials 24/7 through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
Online virtual classroom

You will study online however your classes will be delivered in real time via a scheduled timetable. You will interact with your teachers and other students using programs like Zoom. Learn more
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STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Online with on campus practical training (Cairns)	27 Jan 2026	up to 18 months	Part time 2 x Zoom sessions plus optional on campus tutorial per week	Full fee: $12,565 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Cairns) Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 80% On Campus Time 20% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 27 Jan 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. up to 18 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 2 x Zoom sessions plus optional on campus tutorial per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $12,565 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Townsville - Pimlico)	27 Jan 2026	up to 18 months	Part time 2 x Zoom sessions plus optional on campus tutorial per week	Full fee: $12,565 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Townsville - Pimlico) Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 80% On Campus Time 20% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 27 Jan 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. up to 18 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 2 x Zoom sessions plus optional on campus tutorial per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $12,565 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online self-directed	02 Mar 2026	Average course duration up to 2 years	Part time up to 2 units per intake. 12 weeks per intake.	Full fee: $12,565 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online self-directed Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 100% On Campus Time 0% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 02 Mar 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Average course duration up to 2 years The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time up to 2 units per intake. 12 weeks per intake. The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $12,565 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Self-paced Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Cairns)	20 Apr 2026	up to 18 months	Part time 2 x Zoom sessions plus optional on campus tutorial per week	Full fee: $12,565 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Cairns) Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 80% On Campus Time 20% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 20 Apr 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. up to 18 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 2 x Zoom sessions plus optional on campus tutorial per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $12,565 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online virtual classroom	20 Apr 2026	18 months	Part time 2 x 1 hour morning Zoom sessions per week Tuesday, Wednesday	Full fee: $12,565 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online virtual classroom Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 100% On Campus Time 0% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 20 Apr 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 18 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 2 x 1 hour morning Zoom sessions per week Tuesday, Wednesday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $12,565 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). Yes Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Townsville - Pimlico)	20 Apr 2026	up to 18 months	Part time 2 x Zoom sessions plus optional on campus tutorial per week	Full fee: $12,565 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Townsville - Pimlico) Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 80% On Campus Time 20% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 20 Apr 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. up to 18 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 2 x Zoom sessions plus optional on campus tutorial per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $12,565 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online virtual classroom	06 May 2026	16 months	Part time 1 Zoom session per week 6:00pm - 9:00pm, plus a 1 hour tutorial Wednesday	Full fee: $12,565 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online virtual classroom Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 100% On Campus Time 0% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 06 May 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 16 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 1 Zoom session per week 6:00pm - 9:00pm, plus a 1 hour tutorial Wednesday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $12,565 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). Yes Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Cairns)	13 Jul 2026	up to 18 months	Part time 2 x Zoom sessions plus optional on campus tutorial per week	Full fee: $12,565 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Cairns) Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 80% On Campus Time 20% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 13 Jul 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. up to 18 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 2 x Zoom sessions plus optional on campus tutorial per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $12,565 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Townsville - Pimlico)	13 Jul 2026	up to 18 months	Part time 2 x Zoom sessions plus optional on campus tutorial per week	Full fee: $12,565 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Townsville - Pimlico) Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 80% On Campus Time 20% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 13 Jul 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. up to 18 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 2 x Zoom sessions plus optional on campus tutorial per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $12,565 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

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Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.

You will be able to access your learning materials 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from the first day of your study period for the relevant units of competency. You must be enrolled to access your learning materials.

Online self-directed study allows you to enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study. Direct your own learning with all your study materials online, allowing you to manage your own workload and fit your studies around your lifestyle. Learn more

Online virtual classroom study allows you to enjoy the freedom of choosing where you study, with no on-campus commitments. Virtual classes are delivered online, to a scheduled timetable, allowing you to interact with fellow students and high-quality educators from the comfort of a location that best suits you. You will be expected to undertake additional self-directed study in order to complete the course requirements. Learn more

Online with on campus practical allows you to enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study to complete the online component of your course followed up by a scheduled practical component on campus.

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Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB50420)

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Diploma of Leadership and Management

COURSE CODE: BSB50420

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If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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VET Student Loan - $12,858 cap

The VET Student Loans program assists eligible students enrolled in approved courses to pay their tuition fees. The Australian Government charges full fee-paying (non-subsidised) students a 20 per cent loan fee in addition to their tuition fees. A VET Student Loan is a debt that must be repaid.

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Skills check

You will be invited to complete a Skills Check following your application submission, before enrolling to your studies. This helps you to decide if your course is right for you and allows us to understand your current abilities in English, Maths, as well as using Digital technology.

The recommended benchmark levels for this course are 4 in English, 4 in Maths and 4 in Digital Technology.

If you are applying for a VET Student Loan the required levels to meet academic eligibility, as outlined by Commonwealth guidelines, is Level 4 English and Maths.

Access and instructions on how to complete the Skills Check will be emailed to you once you have submitted your application.

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Selection criteria

Entry into the mainstream program is via direct entry and it is recommended that you have:

completed a Certificate IV in Business, or another relevant qualification, and/or that you have experience in a range of work environments in the business industry;
intermediate (Year 12 equivalent) literacy skills as study will involve a range of reading comprehension activities, report writing, and conducting and analysing research. Your written communication needs to be of a professional standard in presentation, structure, grammar, spelling and punctuation;
basic computer skills that enable you to access resources online, send and receive emails and use a range of MS Office programs; and
a range of study skills, self-motivation and reasonable independence to direct your study.

Accelerated course
Entry into the accelerated program is via an application process and requires applicants to have at least 3 years' experience working in a medium to large organisation. Experience needs to include supervisory, or staff management responsibilities.

Resources required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

You will be provided with a recommended reading list and/or required textbooks during orientation or at the start of each unit. The purchase of these resources may incur additional costs, or you may be able to borrow them from the TAFE Queensland library network.

Robina campus
The Robina campus will be a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) campus for general learning. TAFE Queensland will have some portable devices available for short term loan and there will also be a limited number of desktop computers located on-site that students will be able to access. For all the details visit the BYOD page on our website.

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Order of Study
When studying Online self-directed it is strongly recommended students follow the order of study. and enrol in no more than two units per intake or the units required to complete one cluster/stage, unless otherwise advised.

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online.

Apply through QTAC

You can apply to study this course through the Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC). You will need to submit your application on the QTAC website. It will be assessed, and if you are successful you will receive an offer directly through QTAC. You will need to accept your offer from QTAC before enrolling with TAFE Queensland. Visit the QTAC website for campus locations.

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

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Diploma of Leadership and Management

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Entry requirements

Skills check

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University pathways

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Direct application

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Course disclaimer

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

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Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management

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