Diploma of Leadership and Management
BSB50420
Develop future-focused management skills to make evidence-based decisions for greater impact.
Our Diploma of Leadership and Management is for experienced professionals focused on upskilling and career progression.
The 16-week program combines proven leadership principles with practical AI-enabled decision-making skills.
Gain advanced expertise in:
- using AI tools to support informed decision making
- analysing business data to identify emerging trends
- improving communication and stakeholder engagement
- enhancing team performance and workplace collaboration
- developing innovative solutions to business challenges
- supporting operational planning and business improvement
- leading confidently through change and disruption.
Apply learnings to your workplace and develop the skills to manage people and projects effectively, navigate complex workplace challenges, and align teams with organisational goals and priorities.
Whether you're stepping into leadership for the first time or advancing your career, this qualification prepares you to lead teams to success in today's dynamic workplace.
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How you'll learn
Delivered over 16 weeks for professionals with a minimum of 2 years' work experience, the program is delivered via livestreamed online classes and self-paced online study with approximately 12 hours of learning per week.
Throughout the course, you'll apply the concepts and skills you develop directly to your own workplace, using real projects, challenges and scenarios as the basis for learning and assessment.
This practical approach ensures you can immediately translate new knowledge into meaningful outcomes for your team and organisation while building evidence of your leadership capability.
Assessment
You will be assessed through a variety of methods, including written work-based portfolios and practical assessments.
Start date
February 2027
To enrol in this course you need at least 2 years of demonstrated work experience and one of the following qualifications:
- Senior Secondary Certificate of Education
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
- Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF)
- Certificate of a complete qualification at level 4 or above (AQF).
All UQ Skills programs require access to a computer with a Windows operating system, up-to-date versions of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader, and a reliable internet connection.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) testing
You’re required to complete a language, literacy and numeracy test as part of the enrolment process. This helps us identify and plan for any learning or support needs you may have before you start your training.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have recent work experience you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.
Create your USI
You must provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI) before we can accept your enrolment.
Resources
2026 UQ Skills Student Handbook (PDF, 681.9 KB) (includes student support and guidance on fees, withdrawal and other policy information).
Full fee: $14,760
UQ staff: $11,760
VET Student Loans
This program is a VET Student Loan-approved program.
To achieve this qualification you’ll need to successfully complete 12 units in total, comprising 6 core and 6 elective units.
| Core units | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Communicate with influence | BSBCMM511 | ||
| Develop critical thinking in others | BSBCRT511 | ||
| Lead and manage effective workplace relationships | BSBLDR523 | ||
| Manage business operational plans | BSBOPS502 | ||
| Develop and use emotional intelligence | BSBPEF502 | ||
| Manage team effectiveness | BSBTWK502 | ||
| Elective units | |||
| Lead difficult conversations | BSBCMM412 | ||
| Lead the development of diverse workforces | BSBLDR521 | ||
| Manage budgets and financial plans | BSBFIN501 | ||
| Support organisational response to disruption | BSBOPS407X | ||
| Facilitate continuous improvement | BSBSTR502 | ||
| Originate and develop concepts | BSBCRT512 | ||
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