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BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management

2026

Sector

Vocational Education and Training

Industry Group

BUSINESS AND CLERICAL

Occupation Type

Corporate General Manager

General Description

Availability: Applications are open for 2026.
Online Application: This course is available for online application.
Apprenticeships/Traineeships: Currently not available as either an apprenticeship or traineeship.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply knowledge, practical skills and experience in leadership and management across a range of enterprise and industry contexts.

Individuals at this level display initiative and judgement in planning, organising, implementing and monitoring their own workload and the workload of others. They use communication skills to support individuals and teams to meet organisational or enterprise requirements.

They may plan, design, apply and evaluate solutions to unpredictable problems, and identify, analyse and synthesise information from a variety of sources.

Delivery Details
Location	Danala - Education Community Precinct Online
Duration	1 - 2 years *Duration may vary depending on how long a student takes to reach the required competency level
Study Mode	Face-to-face Online Blended
Start Date	Term 1 - 03/02/2026 Term 2 - 25/05/2026 Term 3 - 20/07/2026 Term 4 - 12/10/2026 Students should enrol prior to the commencement of each term and in consultation with the delivery team. *A course timetable/study plan will be provided on application for the course.
Attendance	Online Tuesday evenings 5:00pm - 7:00pm *Information relating to study modes can be found in the 2026 TAFE Student Guide

Career Opportunities

Possible occupations relevant to this qualification include:

Business Development Manager
Operations Manager
Business Services Manager
Organisational Development Advisor
Legal Practice Manager
Compliance Officer
Public Sector Manager

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BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management - 2026

Accreditation
This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the BSB Business Services Training Package.

Locations and Study Mode
Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.

Locations: Danala - Education and Community Precinct, Online

Study Mode: On campus, online

Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.

Entry Requirements Domestic

To ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

A Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

To gain entry into BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management candidates require:

BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management or other relevant qualification or relevant business Certificate IV qualification
Working in a leadership role and aspiring to upskill into a management role
Successfully complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment no lower than at an ACSF 3

Required Resources

Students will have 24/7 access to assessments and learning resources on CDU's online learning platform Learnline. Before you can use Learnline however, you'll need to ensure that your computer has the correct setup.

Duration
Estimated completion time: 1 year/s

This program is delivered over a period of 1 - 2 years. The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location, study mode and/or units selected and will vary depending upon how long a student takes to reach the required competency level.

Student Visa holders must study internally full time

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Contact Details

To find out more about the course, where and when it is offered, how to enrol or any other information please contact:

Business and Workforce Management
Location: Education and Community Precinct and Alice Springs Campus
Phone: 08 8946 7517 (ECP) 08 8959 5461 (ASP)
Email: vet.business@cdu.edu.au