Senior Leadership Program
Designed for senior managers and organisational leaders, the Senior Leadership Program develops the strategic, operational, and leadership capabilities required to lead teams, drive business performance, and deliver organisational outcomes.
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 Senior Leadership Program is a comprehensive leadership and business development initiative designed for experienced managers and senior leaders responsible for leading teams, managing business functions, and contributing to organisational success. Delivered in partnership with employers, the program combines practical leadership development, business strategy, and workplace application to strengthen leadership capability and organisational performance.
Each participant completes both BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management and BSB60120 Advanced Diploma of Business. The program focuses on developing the advanced skills required to lead people, manage change, improve business performance, and contribute to strategic decision-making. Participants enhance their ability to influence outcomes, lead high-performing teams, manage complex business challenges, and align operational activities with organisational objectives.
Through facilitated learning, workplace-based projects, peer collaboration, and practical application, participants develop the confidence and capability to operate effectively at a senior leadership level. The program supports succession planning, leadership development, and organisational growth by preparing leaders to take on broader responsibilities and contribute to long-term business success.

Common questions
How is the Senior Leadership Program delivered?
S2C Training (RTO 45605) runs the Senior Leadership Program with your organisation as online study towards two qualifications: BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management and BSB60120 Advanced Diploma of 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 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 Senior Leadership Program take?
S2C Training's enrolment period for the Senior Leadership Program is 24 months. Each participant completes both BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management and BSB60120 Advanced Diploma of Business; each is about 700 hours of training, 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 Senior Leadership Program?
Entry to BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management and BSB60120 Advanced Diploma of Business 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).
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 Senior Leadership Program cost?
The fee for the Senior 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 Senior Leadership Program nationally recognised?
Yes. Each participant who is assessed as competent in all units receives two nationally recognised qualifications, BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management and BSB60120 Advanced Diploma of 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.
What you'll study
Before you register
Entry Requirements
Entry to BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management and BSB60120 Advanced Diploma of Business 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
The Senior Leadership Program develops experienced managers and senior leaders responsible for leading teams and managing business functions. Each participant completes two accredited qualifications, BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management and BSB60120 Advanced Diploma of Business. It commonly supports roles such as:
• Senior Manager
• Department or Business Unit Manager
• Operations Manager
• Head of Function
Who This Program Suits
This program suits experienced managers and senior leaders, particularly those identified by their organisation for senior development or succession planning. Entry is limited to those who have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma from the BSB Training Package (current or superseded equivalent), or who have two years’ equivalent full-time experience in an operational or leadership role.
How It Works
The Senior Leadership Program is delivered as an online program combining online learning and assessment with online tutorials, alongside workplace-based projects and peer collaboration. Elective units are tailored to the employer’s and participant’s needs. The program leads to nationally recognised qualifications on successful completion.
Skills You’ll Build
Participants develop capability in leading people and change, improving business performance, contributing to strategic decision-making, leading high-performing teams, managing complex challenges, and aligning operations with organisational objectives.
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.
