Diploma of Leadership and Management
The Diploma of Leadership and Management recognises that moving from supervising to managing is a new experience that requires additional skills. This qualification provides training in a range of units designed to improve your business governance, leadership and strategic skills across a range of enterprise and industry contexts. It will assist you to plan, design, apply and evaluate solutions to unpredictable problems, and to identify, analyse and synthesise information from a variety of sources.
SA Government Subsidy
SA Government subsidy is currently available for this qualification for eligible candidates who are undertaking this qualification under a Contract of Training (ie traineeship). To find out more about the financial benefits, as well as the commitment and obligations connected with applying for the subsidy, you can contact our team. To check eligibility for the subsidy go to Skills SA Website.


Units of competency
The BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management comprises of twelve (12) units – six (6) core units and six (6) elective units.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. This qualification is ideally suited to individuals with leadership experience looking to transition into a management role.
Possible Pathways
Further training pathways from this qualification include BSB40420 Certificate IV in Human Resource Management, BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety and TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
Career choices
This qualification is best suited to those who have completed the Certificate IV in Leadership and Management, or another similar management program, as well as those who have current management responsibilities.
Possible career choices relevant to this qualification include:
- Business Manager
- General Manager
- Department Manager
- Sales Team Manager
Core Units (6)
- BSBTWK502 – Manage team effectiveness
- BSBLDR523 – Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
- BSBPEF502 – Develop and use emotional intelligence
- BSBCMM511 – Communicate with influence
- BSBOPS502 – Manage business operational plans
- BSBCRT511 – Develop critical thinking in others
Elective Units (6)
- BSBLDR522 – Manage people performance
- BSBTWK501 – Lead diversity and inclusion
- BSBOPS504 – Manage business risk
- BSBOPS505 – Manage organisational customer service
- BSBWHS521 – Ensure a safe workplace for a work area
- BSBSTR501 – Establish innovative work environments
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What our students say

Completing the Diploma of Leadership and Management with Time Education & Training was a great experience. The course gave me useful skills and knowledge that I could put into practice immediately. The facilitators are friendly, supportive, and knowledgeable. I would recommend Time Education & Training to anyone who wants to improve their leadership skills and grow in their career.