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
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Business manager
- Office manager
- Team leader
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
Recognition
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual 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)
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.
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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)
