BSB60120
Advanced Diploma of Business
Step Into Strategic Leadership With ConfidenceIn senior business roles, you’re often expected to think strategically long before anyone formally teaches you how. If you’re ready to develop real strategic capability and move confidently into higher-level influence, this qualification gives you the structure, tools, and recognition to lead effectively.
100% Online Delivery
Build advanced business management capability
9–18 Month Completion
Strengthen strategic decision-making skills
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Step Into Strategic Leadership With ConfidenceIn senior business roles, you’re often expected to think strategically long before anyone formally teaches you how. If you’re ready to develop real strategic capability and move confidently into higher-level influence, this qualification gives you the structure, tools, and recognition to lead effectively.
What You'll Develop
- Strategic personal and professional development
- Workplace safety leadership for defined work areas
- Advanced critical thinking for complex problem-solving
- Leading organisational change and transformation
- Developing organisational strategies
- Influential communication and stakeholder leadership
- Designing and implementing business plans
- Strategic financial management
- Corporate social responsibility and sustainability leadership
- Reviewing and strengthening organisational digital strategy
Quick Facts
Duration
9–18 months (self-paced, fast-track available)Study Mode
100% online – self-paced and flexible, with people to help when you need itUnits
Assessment
Real business projects – no examsSupport
Unlimited trainer support by phone and emailCredit Transfer and RPL PathwaysIf you have any past studies or experience, you may be eligible to receive credit where possible. This means you don’t need to relearn what you already know and can significantly reduce your study time by up to 60%.
Most experienced workers save 3 to 6 months of study time through RPL. Your practical experience has real value and we help you prove it.
Comprehensive Curriculum
Each module links directly to the realities of strategic business leadership — managing complexity, guiding teams, shaping direction, and improving performance across entire business areas. Each module typically takes around 4 weeks to complete but can be completed faster if your personal time allows.Module 1
BSBPEF501When expectations rise, you need clarity on your own performance; this module helps you manage priorities, development, and strategic effectiveness.
Module 2
BSBWHS521Senior roles still carry safety responsibilities; this module builds confidence in maintaining WHS standards across your area of responsibility.
Module 3
BSBCRT611Strategic decisions require structured thinking; this module strengthens your ability to analyse complexity and make informed judgments.
Module 4
BSBLDR601Change initiatives often fail without strong leadership; here you’ll develop practical frameworks to lead transformation effectively.
Module 5
BSBSTR602Senior leaders need to interpret environments and shape direction; this module guides you through strategy formulation and implementation.
Module 6
BSBCMM511Influence grows with clarity and presence; this module helps you communicate persuasively across complex stakeholder groups.
Module 7
BSBOPS601Businesses succeed through strong planning; this module teaches you to design and execute business plans that create measurable results.
Module 8
BSBFIN601Financial literacy is essential at senior levels; this module deepens your ability to interpret, manage and lead financial strategy.
Module 9
BSBSUS601Modern organisations must lead responsibly; this module builds ESG capability and sustainable business leadership.
Module 10
BSBTEC601Digital capability shapes competitiveness; this module helps you review, assess and strengthen digital strategy for your organisation.
Entry Requirements
To make sure this course is the right fit and that you’re set up for success, you’ll need to meet the following entry requirements.Age: 25 Years or over
Academic Suitability: Proof of completing:
– Year 12/Senior Certificate; or
– An AQF Qualification at Level 4 or above (Australian Certificate IV, Diploma, University Degree); or
– Pass a Government approved LLN Test. (You must display competence at or above Exit level 3 in both numeracy and literacy)
Industry Experience:
To enrol directly in this Qualification you must:
– Have minimum of 2 years in a role as a Senior Office Staff or Business Owner (medium to Large business).
– Be currently employed as: Manager, Senior Staff Member, CEO, Director or Business Owner
– Provide Leadership to Section, Department, Organisation or Business
Notes:• Applicants who do not meet the above criteria may request a meeting with the Training Manager/CEO. Enrolment may be accepted at their discretion.• These requirements do not apply to Traineeships but are strongly recommended.
Honest WarningPeople without the recommended experience often struggle and may not complete the course. This is simply due to the level of responsibility required in the assessments. If you have any past studies or experience, you may be eligible to receive credit where possible. This means you don’t need to relearn what you already know and can significantly reduce your study time by up to 60%.
Career PathwaysSenior business professionals often progress into strategic, executive and enterprise-level roles, with salaries typically ranging from $150K to $300K+, depending on organisation size and leadership responsibility.
Graduate Success Stories
“The course has been good in terms of help me get into a good routine of studying and self- discipline. In the training, I found the unit on Lead and Manage Organizational Change to be the most useful in developing my work skills. I have been able to put the learnings from this unit into practice immediately and make a positive influence on change and growth in the company I work in. Also the case studies of the course content enable practical application and provide a good learning tool to put the material in to practice. I would recommend this course to others particularly given that you can set the pace yourself.”
Timothy Kelly
“I felt the training was easy to understand and had plenty of contact to enable me to make informed decision around my assignments. I found I could use the concepts I was learning from the course with my interactions with my team. Areas including developing leadership had a significant impact on my life in terms of personal growth. The support processes were good and I would recommend this course to other managers.”
Kellie Green
“I found the Business units of my Advanced Diplomas have the most significant impact on my life as well as helping me develop work skills. The RPL process was easy to use. I would recommend this training to others as it is very informative, especially for Project Managers.”
James O’Brien