First Nations
Canberra First Nations Procurement Forum
Date: Tuesday, 19th May 2026
Nationally Recognised Training (NRT)
BSB50120 Diploma of Business (Operations)
Course Overview
Who It's For
Targeted at local government professionals with 2+ years operational experience, the Diploma of Business (Operations) is ideal for council managers, procurement officers, and team leads seeking to build frontline management skills across business functions.
Key Benefits
Manage business resources, budgets, and operational plans effectively
Develop sustainability policies and lead workplace communication
Gain nationally recognised credential for career advancement
Pathway to Advanced Diploma qualifications
Apply skills immediately to council operations and compliance
Course Structure
| Entry Requirements | Delivery Format |
|---|---|
18+ years old | Blended learning across 52 weeks of study |
| 2+ years recent professional experience (council or similar) | 12 face-to-face training days (9AM-5PM, Sydney LGP office or Zoom) |
| Basic computing skills (Word, Excel, email, internet) | 2x online academic support sessions per unit (2 hours each, mandatory) |
| Language, Literacy, Numeracy (LLN) test | Self-paced assessments (6-8 hours/week average) |
| Pre-enrolment interview with Head of Training | Christmas/New Year holidays excluded from timeline |
Course Units
This course consists of 12 units (5 core + 7 electives) over 52 weeks.
Credit Transfer / Recognition of Prior Learning:
For more information on credit transfer, or RPL, please speak with our training team.
Course details
- Duration: 52 Weeks
- Fees: $4,500 (GST exempt)
- Study Mode: Face-to-face / Online
Upcoming events
View allNetworking Event
Canberra Procurement & Engineering Networking Meeting
Date: Wednesday, 20th May 2026
Time: 8:30 am - 3:10 pm (AEST)
Duration: 6 hr 40 min
Training Session
Procurement and Contracting in Local Government - The Essentials
Date: Wednesday, 20th May 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm (AEST)
Duration: 7 hr 30 min