BSB60420
Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
Lead With Confidence, Influence and Strategic ClaritySenior leadership roles often come with expectations long before you receive the training to back them. If you're ready to lead with greater clarity, influence and strategic capability, this qualification helps you step into higher responsibility with confidence.
100% Online Delivery
Build advanced leadership and people-management capability
9–18 Month Completion
Strengthen strategic planning and organisational performance skills
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Lead With Confidence, Influence and Strategic ClaritySenior leadership roles often come with expectations long before you receive the training to back them. If you're ready to lead with greater clarity, influence and strategic capability, this qualification helps you step into higher responsibility with confidence.
What You'll Develop
- Advanced communication and influence capability
- Strategic thinking and organisational decision-making
- Change leadership across teams and departments
- Innovation and continuous improvement systems
- Leadership presence and organisational influence
- Strategy development and implementation
- Critical thinking frameworks for complex challenges
- Business planning and execution skills
- Corporate social responsibility and sustainability leadership
- Advanced workplace communication leadership
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 workplace 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
Senior leadership brings pressure to influence others, solve complex problems, guide organisational direction and deliver outcomes — often simultaneously. These modules equip you with the strategic, communication and decision-making capabilities required to lead at that level. Each module typically takes around 4 weeks to complete but can be completed faster if your personal time allows.Module 1
Communicate With InfluenceLeadership often depends on how well you communicate; this module strengthens your ability to convey ideas persuasively and guide stakeholders.
Module 2
Apply Critical Thinking for Complex Problem SolvingComplex decisions require more than experience; this module helps you analyse scenarios, assess risks and form sound strategic conclusions.
Module 3
Manage Innovation and Continuous ImprovementLeaders must drive improvement, not just maintain processes; this module shows you how to lead innovation that improves organisational performance.
Module 4
Lead and Manage Organisational ChangeChange affects people differently; this module strengthens your ability to lead organisational change with clarity, structure and empathy.
Module 5
Provide Leadership Across the OrganisationLeadership presence matters; this module develops your ability to guide teams, influence culture and lead across multiple functions.
Module 6
Develop Organisational Strategiesstrong, actionable organisational strategies.
Module 7
Develop Critical Thinking in OthersEffective leaders help others think well; this module teaches you to coach teams in structured thinking and problem-solving.
Module 8
Develop and Implement Business PlansStrong plans drive performance; this module guides you to shape, communicate and implement business plans that deliver results.
Module 9
Lead Corporate Social ResponsibilityModern leadership includes sustainability; this module helps you embed responsible practices across the organisation.
Module 10
Lead Communication in the WorkplaceCommunication leadership is essential; this module builds your capability to guide communication systems and support organisational clarity.
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 3 years in a role as a Foreman or Manager.
– Be currently employed as: Manager, Senior Staff Member, CEO or Director
– 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 PathwaysLeadership and management professionals often move into senior operational, people, strategic and organisational leadership roles, with industry salaries typically ranging from $130K to $250K+, depending on responsibility and organisational size.
Graduate Success Stories
“I was not disappointed, this course was very thorough. The whole thing really structured and formalised what I have been doing professionally. The RPL made me think about aspects I was already doing without realising it. I have already recommended this to many other colleagues. This course has taught me to plan ahead to know where you’re going and what you want to achieve. I also have more of a health and safety focus outlook. The support processes for assessments were very helpful and precise.”
Geoff Spencer
“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
“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
“All of the modules l found useful within my workspace. This course will and have been implemented in all areas of my workspace. It has made me far more aware of the environment that l now work in.”
Marcia Harvey