Executive Leadership Program
Designed for senior leaders and executives, the Executive Leadership Program develops the strategic leadership capabilities required to lead organisations, influence outcomes, and drive sustainable success.
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
The Executive Leadership Program is a premium leadership development initiative designed for experienced executives, senior managers, business owners, and organisational leaders seeking to enhance their strategic leadership capability. The program combines executive coaching, leadership development, strategic thinking, and practical workplace application to support leaders operating in complex and evolving environments.
Aligned to the BSB80320 Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership, the program focuses on developing the advanced skills required to lead organisational change, influence strategic direction, foster innovation, and achieve long-term business outcomes. Participants are challenged to critically evaluate leadership practices, strengthen their strategic decision-making capabilities, and apply contemporary leadership approaches to real-world organisational challenges.
Through a combination of facilitated learning, peer engagement, reflective practice, and workplace application, participants develop the confidence and capability to lead at an executive level while contributing to organisational growth, culture, and performance. The program is ideal for leaders seeking a structured professional development pathway that combines practical executive leadership development with a nationally recognised qualification.
Common questions
How is the Executive Leadership Program delivered?
S2C Training (RTO 45605) runs the Executive Leadership Program with your organisation as online study towards BSB80320 Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership. 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 work they lead, with approval records, a third-party report from a senior person who sees their work, and recorded questions on their evidence. A simulated workplace with role-plays is available for tasks the workplace can't support.
How long does the Executive Leadership Program take?
S2C Training's enrolment period for the Executive Leadership Program is 24 months, the enrolment period set for BSB80320 Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership. The training plan is about 720 hours, around 7 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.
What are the entry requirements for the Executive Leadership Program?
Entry is limited to people who have: completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a related field plus 3 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience at a significant level of leadership and management responsibility and/or complexity in an enterprise; or completed a Bachelor degree in a related field plus 2 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience at a significant level of leadership and management responsibility and/or complexity in an enterprise; or 5 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience at a significant level of leadership and management responsibility and/or complexity in an enterprise (training.gov.au, BSB80320 Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership).
Each participant must be 18 or over to enrol. The course advisor checks the entry requirements for each participant before the proposal is issued.
How much does the Executive Leadership Program cost?
The fee for the Executive Leadership 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 Executive Leadership Program nationally recognised?
Yes. Each participant who is assessed as competent in all units receives the nationally recognised BSB80320 Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership, 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
Entry Requirements
Entry to this qualification is limited to those who have: completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a related field plus 3 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience at a significant level of leadership and management responsibility and/or complexity in an enterprise; or completed a Bachelor degree in a related field plus 2 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience at a significant level of leadership and management responsibility and/or complexity in an enterprise; or 5 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience at a significant level of leadership and management responsibility and/or complexity in an enterprise.
Official qualification information:
https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/BSB80320/qualdetails
Roles this Qualification May Support
The Executive Leadership Program develops experienced executives, senior managers, and business owners seeking to enhance their strategic leadership capability. Built around the accredited Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership - the highest-level leadership qualification in the VET sector - it supports executive and senior strategic roles, including:
• Executive or General Manager
• Director
• Head of Strategy or Transformation
• Business Owner / Senior Leader
Who This Program Suits
This program suits experienced executives and senior leaders ready to strengthen strategic capability, including those undertaking it as a structured professional development pathway. Entry is limited to individuals with relevant qualifications and/or significant leadership and management experience.
How It Works
The Executive Leadership Program is delivered online, combining executive coaching, facilitated learning, reflective practice, and workplace application. Elective units are tailored to the participant’s context. The program comprises eight units and leads to a nationally recognised qualification on successful completion.
Skills You’ll Build
Participants develop capability in leading strategic transformation and organisational change, leading strategic planning, applying critical thinking to complex problems, leading innovation, cultivating collaborative partnerships, and reviewing organisational digital strategy.
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.