Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
Develop the leadership and management skills required to lead teams, drive organisational performance, and manage strategic business outcomes. This nationally recognised qualification is designed for experienced managers seeking to strengthen their leadership capability and prepare for senior leadership roles.
Study online with trainer support and scheduled online tutorials. Assessment uses tasks from your workplace, or a simulated workplace if you're not currently in a relevant role. Start with a deposit of 50% of the course fee, up to $1,500 (whichever is less). The balance is invoiced when your assessment is complete and paid before your qualification is issued. Pay by card, direct deposit, Afterpay, Klarna or Zip.
Already doing the work? Have your experience assessed against this qualification. Where there are gaps, you complete only the training you need.
Course outline
BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management is a nationally recognised qualification designed for individuals who apply specialised leadership and management skills to lead organisational activities, manage business functions, and achieve strategic objectives. The qualification reflects the role of experienced managers and leaders who are responsible for providing strategic direction, leading people, managing resources, and driving organisational performance.
Throughout the course, participants develop advanced capabilities in leadership, strategic planning, business improvement, change management, communication, and organisational effectiveness. Learners strengthen their ability to analyse complex business challenges, develop and implement strategic initiatives, lead high-performing teams, and influence organisational outcomes. The qualification is suitable for individuals seeking to formalise their leadership experience, progress into senior management positions, or further develop the skills required to lead people and organisations in dynamic and evolving business environments.
Common questions
How is the BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management delivered?
BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management is studied online with S2C Training (RTO 45605), with no classroom attendance. You work through online topics in aXcelerate, join a live online tutorial with your trainer each month, and can book one-to-one sessions.
Assessment uses real work you lead, for example leading an organisational change, developing a strategy or leading a continuous improvement program, with records showing it was endorsed or approved. A senior person who sees your work confirms it in a third-party report, and your assessor observes you and asks recorded questions about your evidence. If you don't have a suitable workplace, a simulated workplace with role-plays is available.
How long does the BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management take?
S2C Training's enrolment period for BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management is 24 months. The training plan covers 10 units, about 700 hours in total or around 7 hours a week, most of it structured practice in your normal work.
How long you take depends on your progress, and on any units granted by credit transfer or RPL. If you need more time, your trainer can add support and extend your training plan.
Can I get the BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management through RPL?
Yes. If you have relevant work or service experience, you can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management. A credentialled S2C Training assessor reviews your evidence against each unit; the outcome isn't known until that assessment is complete, and you may need some gap training.
Evidence usually includes strategic and business plans you led, change management and continuous improvement programs, and board, executive or command papers, plus a signed third-party report for each unit and a live online competency conversation. Your assessor may ask for more evidence or set a practical task. You also need to meet the entry requirements, which your course advisor checks before you enrol. Start with the free skills check.
Can I combine RPL and online study for the BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management?
Yes. You can apply for RPL for the units you already have the skills for and study the rest of BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management online. If RPL shows that most or all of a unit is not met, you can complete that unit through online study, where you have a suitable workplace or using the simulated workplace.
Start with the free skills check.
What are the entry requirements for the BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management?
Entry is limited to people who have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma from the BSB Training Package (current or superseded equivalent versions), or who have two years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience in an operational or leadership role in an enterprise (training.gov.au).
You must be 18 or over to enrol. Your course advisor checks that you meet the entry requirements before you receive a proposal, and the evidence is kept on your file.
Can I study the BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management if I'm not working in that field?
Yes. A current job in the field is not required for BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management. If you are not working in a relevant role, you complete the same assessment tasks in a simulated workplace, with documents, scenarios and live role-plays with your assessor. You still need to meet the entry requirements for this qualification.
Your course advisor explains this before you receive a proposal, and your trainer adds extra structured learning and one-to-one sessions where you need them.
How much does the BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management cost?
For BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management, the full online course is $3,995 and RPL is $2,300 (see the course page for current fees). Your written proposal confirms the fee before you enrol or pay.
You pay a deposit of 50% of the course fee, up to $1,500 (whichever is less), to enrol. S2C Training never holds more than $1,500 before your training and assessment is delivered. The balance is invoiced once your assessment is complete and must be paid before your qualification is issued. You can pay by card, direct deposit, Afterpay, Klarna or Zip.
Is credit transfer available for the BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management, and does it reduce the fee?
Yes. If you already hold a unit that is in BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management, or can be imported under its packaging rules, S2C Training grants credit transfer free of charge once your certificate or USI transcript is verified.
The course fee is not reduced for credited units. Credited units are listed on your record of results.
Is the BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management nationally recognised?
Yes. BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management is a nationally recognised qualification on the scope of registration of S2C Training (RTO 45605).
When you are assessed as competent in all units, your USI is verified and your fees are paid, you receive a testamur and record of results, issued electronically within 30 calendar days. If you complete only some units, you receive a statement of attainment for them.
What you'll study
Before you register
Entry Requirements
Entry to this qualification is limited to those who either have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma from the BSB Training Package (current or superseded equivalent versions) or have two years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience in an operational or leadership role in an enterprise.
Roles this Qualification May Support
This qualification reflects the role of experienced managers responsible for strategic direction, leading people, managing resources, and driving organisational performance. The unit set - spanning business plans, organisational change, leadership across the organisation, and strategy development - points to senior management roles, including:
• Senior Manager
• Operations Manager
• Department or Business Unit Manager
• Regional or Area Manager
Who This Course Suits
Entry requires either a completed Diploma or Advanced Diploma from the BSB Training Package (current or superseded equivalent), or two years’ equivalent full-time experience in an operational or leadership role. It suits experienced managers seeking to formalise their leadership capability and prepare for senior roles. RPL is available, and delivery is offered online or in the workplace.
Skills You’ll Build
Across ten units, learners develop capability in:
• Developing and implementing business plans
• Managing organisational finances
• Providing leadership across the organisation
• Leading and managing organisational change
• Managing innovation and continuous improvement
• Communicating with influence and developing organisational strategies
Pathways After Completion
Completion can support progression to the Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership (BSB80320) or into more senior management positions. RPL may also recognise existing leadership experience toward the qualification.
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USI & Certification
To receive a Qualification or Statement of Attainment, students must have a verified Unique Student Identifier (USI), unless exempt. AQF certification documentation will be issued within 30 calendar days of the student being assessed as competent in all required units and any outstanding fees being paid.
Learner Support & Reasonable Adjustment
Students have access to trainer support via email and scheduled online tutorials throughout their studies. S2C Training provides reasonable adjustment where appropriate to support individual learner needs while maintaining the integrity of the training and assessment requirements.
Resources & Technical Requirements
Students will require access to a computer or laptop with a webcam and microphone, reliable internet connection, a current web browser, PDF reader (such as Adobe Acrobat Reader), and office productivity software such as Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace. These requirements apply to all online study and assessment.
Online tutorials, virtual meetings, and assessment activities may form part of the learning experience and require access to suitable audio and video capabilities.
For workplace-based training and assessment, students may be required to access workplace resources, equipment, documentation, and personnel relevant to their role. Employer permission may be required where workplace evidence is being collected.
S2C Training provides access to learning materials, the Learning Management System (LMS), and trainer support throughout the duration of the course.
Credit Transfer
S2C Training recognises eligible nationally recognised training completed with other Registered Training Organisations through the Credit Transfer process. Students may apply for Credit Transfer and provide supporting documentation, such as a Statement of Attainment or qualification certificate, for assessment.
Transition Arrangements
Where a qualification is superseded, deleted, or substantially amended, S2C Training will manage student transitions in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and organisational policies and will advise students of any available options.
Some qualifications may include specialist streams or elective focus areas aligned to specific industries, job roles, or career pathways. Where available, specialisations for this qualification will be listed below.