BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
Step into supervisory and team leader roles with practical leadership skills. This nationally recognised qualification develops your ability to lead teams, manage operations, implement improvements, and coordinate business activities—positioning you for supervisor, team leader, and junior management roles.
12 industry-aligned units covering core competencies
What Is the Certificate IV in Leadership and Management?
The BSB40520 Certificate IV Leadership and Management is designed for emerging leaders, supervisors, and team leaders who manage others. This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base to lead teams, coordinate operations, and implement improvements in varied work contexts.
You’ll develop the ability to lead teams effectively, manage workplace operations, implement improvements, coordinate customer service, and manage workplace health and safety. Through practical assessments and workplace application, you’ll build the capability required for supervisor, team leader, and junior management positions.
Build Leadership Capability That People Trust
With this Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business, you’ll be able to plan, run and grow your own venture with real structure, from finances and marketing to managing risk and day-to-day operations.
Most people start a business by working it out as they go. This qualification replaces guesswork with practical foundations, so you can build something that holds together and grows on purpose rather than by luck.
What You'll Develop
Quick Facts
Duration
9–16 months (self-paced, fast-track available)Study Mode
100% online – self-paced and flexible, with people to help when you need itAssessment
Workplace projects — no examsSupport
Unlimited trainer support by phone and emailCredit Transfer and RPL Pathways
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%. 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
Units
Each module typically takes around 4 weeks to complete but can be completed faster if your personal time allows.BSBPEF402
Develop Personal Work Priorities
BSBPEF502
Develop and Use Emotional Intelligence
BSBXCM401
Apply Communication Strategies in the Workplace
BSBCRT411
Apply Critical Thinking to Work Practices
BSBXTW401
Lead and Facilitate a Team
BSBLDR413
Lead Effective Workplace Relationships
BSBLDR411
Demonstrate Leadership in the Workplace
BSBOPS403
Apply Business Risk Management Processes
BSBWHS411
Implement and Monitor WHS Policies, Procedures and Programs
BSBSTR402
Implement Continuous Improvement
BSBOPS404
Implement Customer Service Strategies
BSBOPS402
Coordinate Business Operational Plans
Comprehensive Curriculum
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: 21 Years or over; or
If under 21 (must be over 18), have a Certificate III + 2 years relevant work experience; or
If under 21 (must be over 18), have proof of high level of skills that may lead to an interview for possible enrolment
Academic Suitability: Proof of completing:
– Year 12/Senior Certificate; or
– Certificate III + 2 years relevant work experience; or
– Pass a GTI Language, Literacy and Numeracy test
Industry Experience: Must have supervisory experience and must be currently employed in a supervisory role with an ability to complete practical tasks that may involve other people. Can be completed through role plays with trainer or recorded as part of the submission.
Language Requirements- See 'English Language Entry Requirements' for more informationHonest 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%.
Comprehensive Curriculum
Career Pathways
Leadership capability is valued across every industry — from frontline teams to office-based environments. Team-leader and frontline-leadership roles typically fall between $60K–$110K, depending on industry and experience.FAQ
If you’re leading a team or a crew without formal recognition, yes. The BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management is Australia’s standard first leadership qualification. It shows an employer you can run a team, not just do the job yourself, which is exactly what’s weighed up when supervisor and team leader roles are filled.
As a guide, team leader and frontline leadership roles typically pay $60K to $110K, depending on industry and experience. If you’re already managing managers or a whole department, compare this with the Diploma of Leadership and Management before you decide.
No. This level is built for people moving into leadership, including anyone already doing the work informally. You do not need a formal title to start.
The full fee is $5,750. With a GTI scholarship you pay $2,570, a saving of $3,180. Scholarships are subject to eligibility, which a Course Advisor can confirm in a quick call. Payment plans and employer-funded options can be arranged, and the course may be tax deductible if it relates to your current work.
It is a nationally recognised entry-level leadership qualification for people stepping into their first supervisory or team-leader role, or already doing that job without the title. It formalises the front-line leadership you are already showing. It is made up of 12 nationally recognised units (BSB40520).
Across 12 units you build the core toolkit of a front-line leader: leading teams, communicating with influence, managing performance, and supporting a safe and effective workplace.
New and emerging team leaders, supervisors, and leading hands who are guiding a team but have nothing formal to prove it. If people already come to you for the answers, this is your level.
The natural next step is the Diploma of Leadership and Management. Many students also pair leadership with the Certificate IV or Diploma of Business, because the two families share units and credit carries across.
A Certificate IV sits at level 4 of the ten levels on the Australian Qualifications Framework: above a Certificate III, one below a diploma. It’s the level where you move from doing the work to supervising it. There’s no direct school or university equivalent, because it’s assessed on what you can actually do at work.