This qualification equips individuals with leadership and management skills to plan, organise, and monitor workloads, support and guide teams, and communicate effectively to achieve organisational goals. Graduates learn to apply judgement, analyse information, and design solutions to unpredictable challenges across diverse industries.
To earn your BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management, you’ll complete 12 units: 6 core units to build essential leadership skills, and 6 elective units to tailor the course to your career goals.
Core Units
These units give you the foundation to plan, organise, lead teams, and make decisions with confidence in real-world workplaces.
Elective Units – Make It Yours
All electives are designed to:
🔗 Check the full list of units and packaging rules here:https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/BSB50420
This course is designed for individuals who want to develop advanced leadership and management skills to grow their careers across a variety of business and organisational settings. It suits:
The course welcomes learners from diverse professional backgrounds who need flexible, practical, and industry-aligned training.
This course is designed for individuals who want to develop advanced leadership and management skills to grow their careers across a variety of business and organisational settings. It suits:
The course welcomes learners from diverse professional backgrounds who need flexible, practical, and industry-aligned training.
Learners are expected to:
Typical cohort includes:
This qualification is delivered through a blended learning model over 52 weeks, structured into 4 terms of 10 weeks each, including scheduled breaks and holidays.
Weekly learning includes:
Face-to-Face Training: 12 hours
Live Online Training: 4 hours
Self-Paced Learning: 10 hours
This flexible approach combines in-person, online, and independent learning to support different learning styles and busy schedules.
The course runs for 52 weeks, including scheduled breaks and public holidays, and is structured into 4 academic terms of 10 weeks each. Breaks between terms support wellbeing and allow time for catch-up or self-paced study.
This flexible structure ensures a balanced learning experience while maintaining quality and meeting the Standards for RTOs 2025. Learners are expected to actively participate in all components to achieve the required competency outcomes.
There are no formal training package entry requirements for the BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management. However, to ensure learners are prepared to engage with the course content and meet assessment requirements, the following institutional entry requirements apply:
Academic Requirements
Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) Requirements
Technical Requirements
Other Considerations
Upon successful completion of the BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management, graduates have opportunities for further study and career progression.
Further Study Options:
Career Opportunities:
Graduates may pursue or enhance careers in roles such as:
To ensure effective participation in this qualification’s blended delivery model, all students must have access to the following hardware and software resources:
Minimum Hardware Requirements:
Software Requirements:
Additional Tools (if applicable):
Support:
The Institute of International Studies (IOIS) recognises qualifications and statements of attainment from other RTOs in line with National Recognition and the Standards for RTOs 2025.
Learners may be eligible for Course Credit through:
Learners are informed of credit transfer and RPL options during pre-enrolment. Applications must include supporting documentation before training for the relevant units. Course credit may shorten course duration, which will be documented and communicated according to training and assessment policies.
The Institute of International Studies (IOIS) ensures its training and assessment practices reflect current industry standards through active engagement with industry, employers, and community representatives. Feedback gathered informs updates to training strategies and practices. All outcomes and actions are recorded in the Industry Consultation Register.
The Training and Assessment Strategy (TAS) is regularly reviewed following the Quality Assurance Policy and Training and Assessment Policy to ensure it:
Reviews also assess the effectiveness of the blended delivery model, simulation-based assessments, and student support mechanisms. Any updates to the TAS are documented, version-controlled, and communicated to all relevant staff and stakeholders.
