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Business & Leadership

Diploma of Leadership and Management

BSB50420

Are you ready to become the leader you were meant to be? Equip yourself with the skills and confidence to take the business world by storm and lead a team to lasting success. Graduate with the skills to not just meet business expectations but exceed them all.
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  • No exams — just real, practical skills
  • Learn from industry-experienced trainers
  • Flexible online study that fits your routine
  • Nationally recognised accreditation
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Intro to Diploma of Leadership and Management

Leaders aren't born, they're made

Our nationally accredited BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management is designed to provide you with the tools to effectively lead a team to victory. You’ll learn how to unlock potential in others and arm them with transferable professional skills empowering them to succeed and facilitating business growth.

Extra Benefits

Complete your first module and be granted access to apply for a free 12-month affiliate membership to the Institute of Managers and Leaders (IML): a key industry membership organisation for managers at various levels. You’ll receive online resources, blogs, e-newsletters and industry events.

Job Outcomes

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Job Skills

  • Conflict management
  • Critical thinking
  • Operations management
  • Team management
  • Effective communication skills
  • Complex problem solving
  • Leadership skills

Course breakdown

What you’ll learn in this course

This qualification includes a range of units designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in a management position, with a special emphasis on effective leadership. To satisfy the course requirements, you'll need to complete these units of competency.

Diploma of Leadership and Management

BSBOPS502
Manage business operational plans
  • Establish operational plan 
  • Manage resource acquisition 
  • Monitor and review operational performance 
BSBCMM511
Communicate with influence
  • Identify communication requirements 
  • Negotiate to achieve agreed outcome 
  • Participate in and lead meetings 
  • Make presentations 
BSBPEF502
Develop and use emotional intelligence
  • Prepare to develop emotional intelligence 
  • Develop emotional intelligence 
  • Promote development of emotional intelligence in others 
BSBCRT511
Develop critical thinking in others
  • Assess individual and team critical and creative thinking skills 
  • Establish an environment that encourages the application of critical and creative thinking 
  • Monitor and improve thinking practices
BSBLDR523
Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
  • Establish effective workplace relationship processes 
  • Manage effective workplace relationships 
  • Review management of workplace relationships  
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My trainer, Rosalie, was absolutely amazing in responding to any questions I had relating to the course. The online portal was very user-friendly, and the best part is you can move through the modules at your own pace. Very happy with Open Colleges and the support, thank you!
Ben M.
Business & leadership Graduate, April 2025
Where I go from here will only improve my leadership and management skills now that I have completed this course.
Maryann E.
Business & Leadership Graduate, March 2021

Studying with Open Colleges

Study designed to
fit into your routine

What ever your reason for study, our online courses are
designed to fit into your routine. 

  • No exams, ever.

    We mean it. Instead, assessments range from open book multiple choice quizzes, portfolios, videos & written assessments

  • Flexible study to fit into your routine

    Study anywhere at any time with 24/7 access to your units.

  • A learning platform optimised for online study

    Our online courses are curated to maintain engagement across video, written content, assignments & audio.

Envision your routine while studying with Open Colleges

How quickly do you want to finish your course?

  • 24 months
  • 18 months
  • 12 months
Learn more about online study
  • Daily routine
  • 06:30 am - 07:45 am

    Morning coffee + Study session
  • 07:45 am - 09:00 am

    Morning routine + Commute
  • 09:00 am - 01:00 pm

    Work
  • 01:00 pm - 02:00 pm

    Lunch + Study
  • 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm

    Work
  • 05:00 pm - 06:30 pm

    Evening routine
  • 06:30 pm - 08:30 pm

    Study session
  • 08:30 pm - 09:15 pm

    Study break
  • 09:15 pm - 10:30 pm

    Study session
  • 10:30 pm - onwards

    Relax
  • Daily routine
  • 06:30 am - 07:45 am

    Morning coffee + Study session
  • 07:45 am - 09:00 am

    Morning routine + Commute
  • 09:00 am - 01:00 pm

    Work
  • 01:00 pm - 02:00 pm

    Lunch + Study
  • 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm

    Work
  • 05:00 pm - 06:30 pm

    Evening routine
  • 06:30 pm - 08:30 pm

    Study session
  • 08:30 pm - onwards

    Relax
  • Daily routine
  • 06:30 am - 07:45 am

    Morning coffee + Study session
  • 07:45 am - 09:00 am

    Morning routine + Commute
  • 09:00 am - 01:00 pm

    Work
  • 01:00 pm - 02:00 pm

    Lunch + Study
  • 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm

    Work
  • 05:00 pm - 06:30 pm

    Evening routine
  • 06:30 pm - 07:30 pm

    Study session
  • 07:30 pm - onwards

    Relax

Your course may include work placement which will be completed in addition to weekly study blocks.

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Your trainer

Rosalie Pellew
Rosalie Pellew
Rosalie Pellew has over 30 years' experience in customer engagement; workplace training and assessment; facilitating adult education; leading and coaching customer contact teams; and supporting on-line learning students.
Chris Jones
Chris Jones
Chris has extensive experience across building, construction, and business operations, with more than 17 years working on residential, commercial, industrial, and civil projects, including the management of high-value developments. His qualifications in building, project management, work health and safety, quality auditing, and business management complement his strong practical expertise.
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Rosalie Pellew

Rosalie Pellew

Business & Leadership
Rosalie Pellew has over 30 years' experience in customer engagement; workplace training and assessment; facilitating adult education; leading and coaching customer contact teams; and supporting on-line learning students.
Rosalie’s experience spans various industries from retail and telecommunications to food production. Rosalie has been in Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector for over 14 years.

Pursuing her passion for adult education, Rosalie refocused into student services to assist students through their learning journey and beyond to training and assessing. She holds a Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, Diplomas in Teaching, Adult Education, Business Administration, Business and Leadership & Management.
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Chris Jones

Chris Jones

Business & Leadership
Chris has extensive experience across building, construction, and business operations, with more than 17 years working on residential, commercial, industrial, and civil projects, including the management of high-value developments. His qualifications in building, project management, work health and safety, quality auditing, and business management complement his strong practical expertise.
In addition to his construction background, Chris has significant experience in recruitment, workforce management, employee relations, compliance, and HR strategy across a range of industries. He has successfully developed operational systems, strengthened team performance, supported workforce development initiatives, and ensured organisational compliance. Chris is known for his practical, solutions-focused approach and his ability to improve processes, build capable teams, and deliver positive business outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip the Certificate IV in Leadership and Management and just complete the Diploma of Leadership and Management?

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Yes, you can directly enrol in the Diploma of Leadership and Management. However, if you do not have any leadership experience, it is recommended to complete the Certificate IV to give you a quality foundation to build upon.

Are your courses self-paced?

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Yes, they are! With Open Colleges, you’re in charge. There are no exams, or set timetables, so you can learn at your own pace. This means that if you have the time, you can dedicate more hours a week to studying and finish your course earlier. Or you can choose to study without pressure over a longer period of time.

Are your courses free?

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Unlike a TAFE, which is government owned, Open Colleges is a privately owned RTO (Registered Training Organisation.) This means that we are an independent entity, and we don’t receive any government funding. For this reason, our courses are not free. If you have any questions about our pricing, please feel free to contact our friendly Enrolment Consultants.

Are your courses nationally recognised?

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Yes, they are! Open Colleges offers nationally recognised Certificates and Diplomas under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). This means that our Certificates and Diplomas meet specific national standards and have been developed in consultation with industry experts to provide the most workplace relevant training. Qualifications from Open Colleges also carry the same level of recognition as courses delivered on-campus in a classroom setting. So, when you study with OC, you can rest assured that you are receiving quality education.

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When can you start? Anytime you like!

There are no start and finish dates, no semesters, so no need to wait. Just enrol and start the path to your new life whenever you’re ready!