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BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management

Study Method Online
Provider Swinburne Open Education
Recognition Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date Enrol anytime
Swinburne Open Education

Course overview

Unlock your leadership potential with this nationally recognised diploma. This course is aimed at emerging leaders looking for more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay. Study online with the flexibility to fit learning around your work and life.

This course is designed to develop skills that are needed to perform effectively as a leader and expand on existing skillsets and knowledge to take on bigger and better opportunities. You will learn how to create sound communication strategies and skills, critical thinking skills, operational planning, managing workplace relationships and team effectiveness, supporting the development and wellbeing of yourself and potential direct reports.

You will experience a mix of theoretical and practical tasks, ensuring you finish the course qualified and workplace ready.

Who's It For?

This course is aimed at emerging leaders looking for more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay. It is suitable for those who wish to develop leadership and management skills and take on bigger and better opportunities.

Job outcomes

  • Business manager
  • Office manager
  • Team leader

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What you'll learn

  • Create sound communication strategies and skills
  • Develop critical thinking skills
  • Operational planning
  • Managing workplace relationships and team effectiveness
  • Supporting the development and wellbeing of yourself and potential direct reports

Recognitions

Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study method

  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration study load

The diploma program is divided into three study periods, each scheduled for 12 months, with a total course duration of up to 36 months. As this is a self-paced program, you have the flexibility to complete each study period more quickly depending on your availability and study commitment.

Estimated total hours for each full study period: 400 hours. Estimated completion time based on weekly study hours:

  • 8 hours/week: approximately 12 months
  • 16 hours/week: approximately 6 months
  • 24 hours/week: approximately 4 months

If something changes and you cannot continue your study as planned, each study period allows an extension window of up to 5 months (eligibility criteria apply).

Delivery

This course is delivered entirely online. You can access the learning platform on a desktop, tablet or mobile, and fit study around your busy life.

Online modules are broken down into topics and subtopics. Each module contains a range of learning styles including written text, diagrams, instructional videos and formative activities that provide instant feedback and prepare you for summative assessments.

Entry requirements

Students must be 18 years of age or above and must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or resident. Students are expected to have Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at Year 12 (or equivalent) or Certificate IV level.

Computer skills requirements: You will need to have intermediate computer skills, including the ability to:

  • Create, save and edit Microsoft Office documents
  • Access and search the internet
  • Download and save documents from websites
  • Upload documents through websites
  • Create videos

IT requirements:

  • Desktop or laptop: Latest version of Chrome or Safari, Microsoft Office (2010 or higher), Adobe PDF Reader
  • Mobile or tablet: Latest version of Chrome or Safari, latest version of Android or iOS (note: students using a mobile or tablet will need to upload documents from a laptop or desktop or have a Dropbox account)

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Course features

  • Fully online – study on any device: desktop, tablet or mobile
  • Self-paced with flexible study to fit around work and life
  • Three manageable study blocks, each resulting in a statement of attainment
  • Rolling monthly intakes
  • Trainer support via course messaging system and one-on-one video calls
  • Monthly Course Spotlight videos
  • Student forums
  • Extension windows of up to 5 months per study period (eligibility criteria apply)
  • Courses delivered and assessed by UP Education; qualifications awarded by Swinburne University of Technology

Professional Recognition

NRT – Nationally Recognised Training. Upon successful completion, you will receive the nationally recognised qualification BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management, awarded by Swinburne University of Technology (RTO 3059).

Assessment

Your course will be assessed online through the learning management platform. You will be assigned a specialist assessor for each module who will provide support while you complete your assessment. Assessments are carried out using a variety of tasks, including:

  • Short answer questions
  • Projects
  • Case studies
  • Video role plays

Some assessments require role plays to demonstrate communication and problem-solving skills. These are recorded using video on your device and uploaded to the online platform for review.

Materials

Your learning materials are accessed through the online learning portal and include:

  • Learning activities
  • Rich media including video resources and web links

Additional information

Trainer support is available through the course messaging system, with one-on-one video calls available if needed. A Monthly Course Spotlight video is also provided.

Through the learning platform you will:

  • Access your learning materials and assessments

  • Undertake and upload assessments

  • Engage and interact with your trainer

  • View monthly Course Spotlight videos recorded by your trainer

  • Participate in student forums

  • Access your assessment grades and feedback

  • Access student support services

Swinburne Open Education courses are delivered and assessed by UP Education, one of the largest private education groups in the Asia-Pacific. All qualifications are nationally recognised in Australia and are awarded by Swinburne University of Technology.

Subjects

This course contains 13 online modules, split into three study blocks. The modules have been designed to cover 6 core units and 6 elective units of competency, plus an introductory module.

Students are required to complete all units of competency in a study block to meet the eligibility criteria to move onto the next study block. Students must enrol into each study block individually. On successful completion of each study block, a statement of attainment is awarded. On successful completion of all three study blocks, the diploma is awarded.

Core Units
Introduction to leadership and management
BSBPEF502Develop and use emotional intelligence
BSBCRT511Develop critical thinking in others
BSBCMM511Communicate with influence
BSBTWK502Manage team effectiveness
BSBLDR523Lead and manage workplace relationships
BSBOPS502Manage business operational plans
BSBXCM401Apply communication strategies in the workplace
BSBCMM412Lead difficult conversations
BSBPEF401Manage personal health and wellbeing
BSBPEF501Manage personal and professional development
BSBTWK503Manage meetings
BSBOPS504Manage business risk

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Payment options

Eligible students may be able to access a VET Student Loan (VSL). For details on this initiative and eligibility criteria, please visit Swinburne University of Technology's website.

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About Swinburne Open Education

We are focused on helping more and more Australians achieve their career aspirations and ensuring they’re prepared for future workforce needs. We support you to achieve your career goals, from work-integrated learning, to work placement. We’ve partnered with industry experts that need people like you, now.

Swinburne Open Education courses are delivered and assessed by UP Education, one of the largest private education groups in the Asia-Pacific. All qualifications are nationally recognised in Australia and are awarded by Swinburne University of Technology.

Together, UP Education and Swinburne University of Technology have established Swinburne Open Education – a world-class, online native learning platform, to help you reach your career goals, anytime, anywhere.

Swinburne University of Technology is a registered training organisation (RTO 3059)

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