Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
Develop the skills and confidence to lead teams, support workplace performance, and take on greater leadership responsibilities. This nationally recognised qualification is designed for emerging leaders, supervisors, and team leaders across a range of industries
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
BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management is a nationally recognised qualification designed for individuals who are stepping into leadership roles or seeking to strengthen their leadership and management capabilities. The qualification reflects the role of supervisors, team leaders, and emerging managers who are responsible for supporting teams, coordinating workplace activities, and contributing to organisational outcomes.
Throughout the course, participants develop practical skills in communication, leadership, team effectiveness, workplace relationships, operational planning, problem-solving, and supporting individual and team performance. Learners gain the knowledge and confidence required to lead others, foster productive workplace cultures, and contribute to the achievement of business objectives. The qualification is suitable for individuals looking to formalise their leadership experience, prepare for management responsibilities, or build a strong foundation for future leadership and career development opportunities.
Common questions
How is the BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management delivered?
BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management is studied online with S2C Training (RTO 45605), with no classroom attendance. You work through short online topics in aXcelerate, join a live online tutorial with your trainer each month, and can book one-to-one sessions.
You are assessed on real tasks, for example preparing an operational plan, leading a team briefing or giving performance feedback, through knowledge questions, observation by your assessor (live on Teams or at a workplace visit) and a supervisor's third-party report. If you don't have a suitable workplace, you can complete the same tasks in a simulated workplace with live role-plays.
How long does the BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management take?
S2C Training's enrolment period for BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management is 12 months. The training plan covers 12 units, about 600 hours in total or around 12 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 BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management through RPL?
Yes. If you have relevant work or service experience, you can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for BSB40520 Certificate IV in 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 operational plans you prepared, team meetings and briefings you led, and performance feedback or coaching records, 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. Start with the free skills check.
Can I combine RPL and online study for the BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management?
Yes. You can apply for RPL for the units you already have the skills for and study the rest of BSB40520 Certificate IV in 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.
Are there entry requirements for the BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management?
No. training.gov.au lists no entry requirements for BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management. You must be 18 or over to enrol, and you need a verified Unique Student Identifier (USI).
A current workplace is not required: if you are not working in a relevant role, you can complete the assessment tasks in a simulated workplace. Before you receive a proposal for the online course, you complete a short LLND (language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills) Check in aXcelerate; for RPL, your course advisor talks with you about these skills. It is not a pass-or-fail test.
Can I study the BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management if I'm not working in that field?
Yes. A current job in the field is not required for BSB40520 Certificate IV in 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.
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 BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management cost?
For BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management, the full online course is $2,200 and RPL is $1,495 (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 BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management, and does it reduce the fee?
Yes. If you already hold a unit that is in BSB40520 Certificate IV in 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 BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management nationally recognised?
Yes. BSB40520 Certificate IV in 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
Nil
Roles this Qualification May Support
This qualification reflects the role of supervisors, team leaders, and emerging managers who support teams, coordinate workplace activities, and contribute to organisational outcomes. It commonly leads to roles such as:
• Team Leader
• Supervisor
• Coordinator
• Frontline or Emerging Manager
Who This Course Suits
There are no formal entry requirements. It suits people stepping into their first leadership role, or experienced staff who want to formalise existing supervisory experience. Delivery is online, with assessment through workplace or simulated workplace tasks, and RPL is available. The indicative duration is 12 months.
Skills You’ll Build
Across twelve units, learners develop capability in:
• Demonstrating leadership in the workplace
• Leading and facilitating a team
• Leading effective workplace relationships
• Applying communication strategies in the workplace
• Coordinating business operational plans
• Applying critical thinking and promoting innovation in teams
Pathways After Completion
Completion provides a foundation for the Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management, or for moving into broader management responsibilities.
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.