
Diploma of Leadership and Management
Focus on a goal and motivate your staff to do their best to achieve it.

Start Date
Rolling Enrolment
Duration
12 months
Delivery Method
Online
Units
12
Next Start Date
Rolling Enrolment
Course Duration
12 months
Delivery Method
Online
Pre-Requisites
N/A
One of the most important attributes for any professional within a business is the ability to effectively manage and lead others.
Strong, effective leaders have an incredible array of skills. They communicate effectively and set strategies, encouraging employees to excel and make smart decisions. Good leaders are always in demand by any business or organisation.
Why TrainSmart?
- Top Quality Trainer Support
- Affordable Payment Options
- Government Subsidies Available
Course Overview
Study the Diploma of Leadership and Management
The BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management qualification is designed to equip students with sound managerial and leadership skills to effectively lead individuals and teams. In this online business course, you will learn how to manage teams, departments, and projects to ensure a business runs smoothly. Skills covered, include learning to effectively communicate with colleagues, promoting teamwork and how to prioritise your work and to successfully undertake projects and lead any new business initiatives.
During this course you will also be assigned your own highly experienced business trainer, to guide and support you throughout your studies at TrainSmart Australia.
If you’re seeking a career path towards mid-level managerial roles or seeking formal recognition for your current skill sets and experience, this course is perfect for you.
To find out more about the BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management course at TrainSmart Australia, download the brochure.
Is the Diploma of Leadership and Management for you?
If you are looking at expanding your skills as a leader or manager in the business world, this course will be able to give you the skills and knowledge to excel.
What will you learn in the Diploma of Leadership and Management?
In this BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management course, you will learn skills and knowledge in emotional intelligence, professional development, lead new business initiatives, communication skills, managing performance, operational risk, customer service and more.
How will you study the Diploma of Leadership and Management?
You will study online at your own pace. Assessments are by way of written, practical and oral assignments. Full trainer/assessor support is available throughout your studies. Learning is self-paced.
How long is the Diploma of Leadership and Management?
This course runs over a 12-month period with the opportunity to extend if required.
entry Requirements
TrainSmart Australia will assess a student’s ‘academic suitability’ to ensure the student has the best chance of success. This is determined by either:
- The student providing TrainSmart Australia with a copy of an Australian year 12 certificate;Â or,
- The student providing TrainSmart Australia with a copy of a Certificate IV qualification (or above) that can be verified or,
- The student completing the Core Skills Profile for Adults online assessment passing at or above Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework in both reading and numeracy.
You may be required to complete a Bridging Course if you do not meet the above academic suitability criteria or at the request of our career advisory team.
Please note, we are unable to enrol international students at this time.Â
Modules
This qualification is made up of the following units of competency. All units of competency must be completed in order to successfully attain the BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management.
The BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management is broken up into the following Modules.
- Module 1: Self-Management and Communication
- Module 2: Managing Teams and Business Relationships
- Module 3: Critical Thinking and Operational Management
Module 1: Self-Management and Communication
Manage personal and professional development
BSBPEF501
Manage organisational customer service
BSBOPS505
Manage meetings
BSBTWK503
Communicate with influence
BSBCMM511
Module 2: Managing Teams and Business Relationships
Develop and use emotional intelligence
BSBPEF502
Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
BSBLDR523
Manage team effectiveness
BSBTWK502
Manage people performance
BSBLDR522
Module 3: Critical Thinking and Operational Management
Develop critical thinking in others
BSBCRT511
Manage business risk
BSBOPS504
Ensure a safe workplace for a work area
BSBWHS521
Manage business operational plans
BSBOPS502
Job Outcomes
Diploma of Leadership and Management Career Opportunities
Employers are always impressed with people who can manage effectively as a business is only as good as the people it employs and a good manager is essential to any organisation.
Our BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management course can lead to a number of career opportunities with job titles such as;
- Mid-level managerial positions
- Supervisor
- Senior Team Coordinator
Expected Salary and biggest employment opportunity
All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research. Based on national surveys.
Payment Options
Standard Rate
$9,000
The maximum tuition fee for this course is $9,000. Your fee payment options are:
- Upfront payment
- VET Student Loans –Â Australian government income contingent loan which allows you to study now and pay later.
Find out what your repayments may be by using our VET Student Loans Repayments Calculator
*VET Student Loans are subject to students meeting eligibility requirements. VET Student Loan creates a debt that must be repaid to the Commonwealth.
- Interest Free Payment Plan – No deposit, no interest payment plans.
Find out what your repayments may be using our Payment Plan Repayment Calculator
- Study Loans – Flexible loan with payment options for up to 48 months.

Units of competency
BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management
This qualification is made up of the following units of competency. All units of competency must be completed in order to successfully attain the BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management.
The BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management is broken up into the following Modules;
Module 1: Self-Management and Communication
BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development
BSBOPS505 Manage organisational customer service
BSBTWK503 Manage meetings
BSBCMM511 Communicate with influence
Module 2: Managing Teams and Business Relationships
BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
BSBLDR522 Manage people performance
Module 3: Critical Thinking and Operational Management
BSBCRT511 Develop critical thinking in others
BSBOPS504 Manage business risk
BSBWHS521 Ensure a safe workplace for a work area
BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans
If you are interested in this course, please call us on 1300 855 517!
* Please note, course Units of Competency are subject to change. These units are valid only on the date of printing.