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Management Foundations

Develop the practical skills required to effectively manage people, projects, and business operations. Management Foundations is designed for new and developing managers seeking to strengthen their operational capability and build the skills needed to support team and organisational performance.

Delivery
Online (workplace or simulated tasks)
Duration
12 months
Units
18
Pathways
Employer program
Nationally recognised · RTO 45605 · Fee-for-service
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Overview

Course outline

Management Foundations is a practical management development program designed to build the operational capability of frontline managers, team leaders, supervisors, and aspiring managers. Delivered in partnership with employers, the program focuses on developing the skills required to effectively coordinate work, manage resources, support teams, and contribute to organisational outcomes.

Each participant completes both BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice and BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business. The program combines project management, business operations, communication, problem-solving, and workplace effectiveness to provide a well-rounded foundation for management success. Participants develop the practical skills needed to plan and coordinate activities, manage competing priorities, improve workplace processes, support project delivery, and contribute to business performance.

Through facilitated learning, workplace application, and practical projects, participants build the confidence and capability to operate effectively in management roles while delivering measurable value to their teams and organisation. The program is ideal for individuals transitioning into management positions or current managers seeking to strengthen their operational management capability and broaden their business skills.

Entry requirements
NIL
Nationally Recognised Training
Qualification issued by S2C Training RTO 45605
Qualifications issued by S2C Training RTO 45605
Statement of Attainment issued by S2C Training RTO 45605
View the official listing on training.gov.au

Common questions

How is the Management Foundations program delivered?

S2C Training (RTO 45605) runs the Management Foundations program with your organisation as online study towards two qualifications: BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice and BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business. Each participant completes both. 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 Management Foundations program take?

S2C Training's enrolment period for the Management Foundations program is 12 months, as shown on this page. Each participant completes both BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice and BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business; the training plans are about 450 hours for BSB40920 and about 600 hours for BSB40120, mostly structured practice in participants' normal work.

Your organisation's written proposal confirms the schedule. Time to complete depends on each participant's progress and any credit transfer or RPL.

Are there entry requirements for the Management Foundations program?

No. training.gov.au lists no entry requirements for BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice and BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business. 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 Management Foundations program cost?

The fee for the Management Foundations 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 Management Foundations program nationally recognised?

Yes. Each participant who is assessed as competent in all units receives two nationally recognised qualifications, BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice and BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business, issued by S2C Training (RTO 45605). The program name is S2C Training's; the qualifications are what appear on the testamurs.

Participants who complete only some units receive a statement of attainment for them.

Units of competency

What you'll study

BSB40920 - Certificate IV in Project Management Practice
BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business
Student information

Before you register

Where This Program Leads

Management Foundations builds the operational capability of frontline managers, team leaders, supervisors, and aspiring managers. Because each participant completes two accredited qualifications, BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice and BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business, it develops a broad management skill base. It commonly supports roles such as:

• Team Leader or Supervisor

• Frontline or Operations Manager

• Project Officer or Coordinator

• Business Support Manager

Roles this Qualification May Support

This program suits people transitioning into management, and current managers wanting to strengthen operational capability - particularly those whose employer has identified them for development. It is delivered in partnership with employers, with learning applied directly in the workplace. There are no formal entry requirements.

How It Works

Management Foundations is delivered as an online program combining online learning and assessment with online tutorials, alongside practical workplace projects. Elective units are tailored to the employer’s and participant’s needs, so the program can be shaped around real workplace responsibilities. It leads to nationally recognised qualifications on successful completion.

Skills You’ll Build

Drawing on project management and business units, participants develop capability in planning and coordinating activities, managing competing priorities, supporting project delivery, improving workplace processes, communicating effectively, and contributing to business 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.

Specialisations

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.

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