Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management

BSB60420 (CRICOS 109349K)

Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management

The BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management develops advanced capabilities for individuals preparing to lead complex operations, guide organisational change and contribute to strategic business direction.

Students strengthen their skills in leadership, strategic planning, decision-making, risk management and organisational development. The qualification is suited to experienced professionals seeking broader accountability for personal, team and business outcomes.

Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
Course Duration

52 weeks, including breaks, where 42 weeks are classroom training.

Course Location

Level 3, 255 William Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia

Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management

About the Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management

As defined in the training package, entry to this qualification is limited to those who:

  • Have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma from the BSB Training Package (current or superseded equivalent versions)
    or
  • Have two years of equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience in an operational or leadership role in an enterprise.

International students entering this course at ACE must meet the following criteria:

  • Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of commencement.
  • Successful completion of an Australian Equivalent Diploma qualification or higer.
  • IELTS score of 5.5 or PTE Academic score of 36 or equivalent.
  • In addition, Applicants should have basic computer and MS Office skills and access to a personal computer & internet, or a laptop with Office 365 & internet.
  • Successfully complete the LLND test administered by ACE

Assessment will usually commence in the session following delivery. As this is a competency-based program, assessment continues throughout the program until the participant either achieves competency in the assessment tasks or a further training need is identified and addressed.

Participants are provided with advice on employment and training options throughout the program (no guarantees are implied or given).

Academic Pathways from the Qualification:

After achieving BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management, individuals could progress to BSB80120 Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) or other Vocational Graduate Certificate qualifications, or higher education degree courses, depending on the individual university's entry requirements.

Employment Pathways from the Qualification:

This qualification provides a pathway to a senior managerial role across various Business settings. Possible job titles include:

  • Senior Manager
  • General Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Director
Core Units
  • BSBCRT611 Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving

  • BSBLDR601 Lead and manage organisational change

  • BSBLDR602 Provide leadership across the organisation

  • BSBOPS601 Develop and implement business plans

  • BSBSTR601 Manage innovation and continuous improvement

Elective Units
  • BSBCMM511 Communicate with influence

  • BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development

  • BSBPMG633 Provide leadership for the program

  • BSBSTR801 Lead innovative thinking and practice

  • BSBXCM501 Lead communication in the workplace

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