Emerging Leaders Program
Develop the confidence, skills, and mindset to lead effectively in the workplace. Emerging Leaders is designed to support aspiring and developing leaders as they transition into leadership roles and build the capabilities needed to lead teams and achieve organisational goals.
Run with your organisation: online learning with scheduled live online tutorials, and assessment through workplace or simulated workplace tasks. Talk to us about a program for your team.
Course outline
Emerging Leaders is a structured leadership development program designed to support organisations in developing their future leaders. Delivered in partnership with employers, the program helps individuals identified as emerging or high-potential leaders build the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence required to lead effectively in today's workplace.
Combining practical leadership development with nationally recognised training, the program is aligned to the BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management. Participants develop skills in communication, team leadership, workplace relationships, problem-solving, operational planning, and supporting team performance. Learning is applied directly within the workplace, enabling participants to strengthen their leadership capability while delivering positive outcomes for their teams and organisation.
The program supports both individual career progression and organisational succession planning by developing capable, confident leaders who are prepared to take on greater responsibility and contribute to long-term business success.

Common questions
How is the Emerging Leaders Program delivered?
S2C Training (RTO 45605) runs the Emerging Leaders Program with your organisation as online study towards BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management. Participants work through online topics in aXcelerate and join a live online tutorial with their trainer each month; there is no classroom attendance.
Participants are assessed on real workplace tasks, observed by the assessor (live on Teams or at a workplace visit) with a supervisor report, or in a simulated workplace with role-plays where the workplace can't support a task.
How long does the Emerging Leaders Program take?
S2C Training's enrolment period for the Emerging Leaders Program is 12 months, the enrolment period set for BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management. The training plan is about 600 hours, around 12 hours a week, mostly structured practice in participants' normal work.
Time to complete depends on each participant's progress and any credit transfer or RPL.
Are there entry requirements for the Emerging Leaders Program?
No. training.gov.au lists no entry requirements for BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management. Each participant must be 18 or over to enrol and needs a verified Unique Student Identifier (USI).
A participant who is not in a relevant role can complete the tasks in a simulated workplace. Each participant completes a short LLND (language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills) Check in aXcelerate before enrolment; it is not a pass-or-fail test.
How much does the Emerging Leaders Program cost?
The fee for the Emerging Leaders Program is set out in your organisation's written proposal, based on the number of participants. The proposal confirms all fees before anyone enrols or pays.
For each participant, whoever pays, the deposit is 50% of the course fee up to $1,500 (whichever is less), and the balance is invoiced once that participant's assessment is complete. Talk to us about a program for your team.
Is the Emerging Leaders Program nationally recognised?
Yes. Each participant who is assessed as competent in all units receives the nationally recognised BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management, issued by S2C Training (RTO 45605). The program name is S2C Training's; the qualification is what appears on the testamur.
Participants who complete only some units receive a statement of attainment for them.
What you'll study
Before you register
Roles this Qualification May Support
The Emerging Leaders Program supports individuals identified as emerging or high-potential leaders to build the skills and confidence to lead teams. Built around the accredited Certificate IV in Leadership and Management, it commonly supports progression into roles such as:
• Team Leader
• Supervisor
• Frontline or Emerging Manager
• Coordinator
Who This Program Suits
This program suits aspiring and developing leaders, especially those nominated by their employer as part of succession or talent planning. Learning is applied directly within the workplace. There are no formal entry requirements.
How It Works
Emerging Leaders is delivered as an online program combining online learning and assessment with online tutorials, with learning applied in the participant’s own workplace. Elective units are tailored to the employer’s and participant’s development needs. The program comprises twelve units and leads to a nationally recognised qualification on successful completion.
Skills You’ll Build
Participants develop capability in leading and facilitating teams, leading effective workplace relationships, applying communication strategies, coordinating operational plans, demonstrating leadership, and supporting team performance.
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.
