The nationally recognised BSB50420 – Diploma of Leadership and Management course delivers individuals the skills and knowledge to lead and manage organisations.
This latest release BSB50420 – Diploma of Leadership and Management qualification (which supersedes BSB51918 – Diploma of Leadership and Management) is designed for candidates seeking the skills and knowledge to lead and manage individuals, teams and organisations. The course is ideally suited to individuals currently in or looking to undertake leadership and management roles and provides a broad overview of core business fundamentals that are key to business operations.
The qualification comprises of core business units of competency covering:
- Business Operations management
- Leading and managing workplace relationships and team effectiveness
- Emotional intelligence
- Project work
- Core transferable skills including time management, leadership, communication and planning
Other related business courses include the Diploma of Business (Leadership) which and the Diploma of Project Management.
The BSB50420 – Diploma of Leadership and Management course is a nationally recognised qualification, complying with the AQF standard and ASQA standards for Registered Training Organisations.
Course Outcomes
The BSB50420 – Diploma of Leadership and Management qualification gives individuals an advanced insight into the skills required to plan and implement a range of leadership and management functions, considering team and personal core requirements essential to achieve core business outcomes.
Relevant Occupations
Transport Manager, Distribution Centre Manager, Information Services Manager, Manager, Corporate Services Manager, Public Sector Manager, Senior Manager (Public Sector), Office Manager, Legal Practice Manager, Operations Manager, Warehouse Manager, Business Development Manager, Production Manager, Business Manager.
Entry requirements
There are no training package requirments for entry into this course, however it is recommended that students enrolling in the BSB50420 – Diploma of Leadership and Management:
- Are over 18 years of age at the time of commencement
- Have successfully completed a year 12 certificate or equivalent
- Have a strong grasp of computer/technical skills
- Microsoft Office installed on their computer
- Access to a reliable high-quality internet connection
- Adequate literacy/numeracy skills
Who Should Enrol?
The BSB50420 – Diploma of Leadership and Management has been designed to accommodate both individuals with no formal training qualifications and those seeking an entry point for transition into further education. The course is ideally suited to candidates currently working in leadership and/or management roles who are seeking a formal qualification to enhance and confirm their existing knowledge and skills.
Course Duration
Students will be required to undertake 12 units of study including 6 core units and 6 elective units. Course units are delivered sequentially and should be completed over a 12-month period.
- Communicate with influence
- Develop critical thinking in others
- Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
- Manage business operational plans
- Develop and use emotional intelligence
- Manage team effectiveness
- Originate and develop concepts
- Manage meetings
- Facilitate continuous improvement
- Manage personal and professional development
- Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
- Undertake project work
Course Delivery
The BSB50420 – Diploma of Leadership and Management course is conducted online with access to live and pre-recorded weekly virtual classroom tutorials.
Assessment
Assessments will vary amongst individual units and may include:
- Short Answer Questions
- Long Answer Questions
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Case Study and Scenario’s
- Projects
- Presentations
- Research Tasks
Activities that form part of the self-directed study and learning include:
- Set reading (textbook/workbook)
- Instructed research
- Self-directed research
- Virtual tutorials and webinars
- Forums
Online Learning Experience
Support
Throughout their study, each student will be supported by a fully resourced student support team. Students are entitled to unlimited e-mail and phone support by our experienced student support team between Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm.
Learning Materials
The BSB50420 – Diploma of Leadership and Management qualification is delivered with student needs central to its structure.
The learning materials offered in this course are designed to simulate what students would actually do in the workplace and includes textbooks, learner guides, study guides, PowerPoint presentations and live online classroom-based tutorials.
Virtual Classroom Experience
Students will participate in a virtual classroom, is just how effectively and easily it makes study fit in with your current lifestyle. What’s more with the online learning management system and virtual classrooms you can interact with your cohort and study just about anywhere you can find an internet connection.
Flexibility and Delivery
The best thing about completing your qualification online is that ability to make your study fit in with your current lifestyle. What’s more with the online learning management system and virtual classrooms you can interact with your fellow learners and study wherever you are in the world.