Nationally Recognised Training (NRT)

BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management

Course Overview

Who It's For

Targeted at local government professionals with 2+ years operational experience the Diploma of Leadership and Management is deal for council managers, procurement officers, and team leads seeking to demonstrate leadership capability through formal qualifications.

 

Key Benefits

  • Lead teams effectively in council environments

  • Develop emotional intelligence and critical thinking for complex decisions

  • Gain nationally recognised credential for career progression

  • Apply skills immediately to procurement, contracts, and compliance challenges

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Course Structure

Entry RequirementsDelivery 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 TrainingChristmas/New Year holidays excluded from timeline

Credit Transfer / Recognition of Prior Learning:

For more information on credit transfer, or RPL, please speak with our training team. 

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Course details

  • Duration: 52 Weeks
  • Fees: $4,500 (GST exempt)
  • Study Mode: Face-to-face / Online
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Canberra First Nations Procurement Forum

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Procurement and Contracting in Local Government - The Essentials

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Duration: 7 hr 30 min

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Duration: 60 min

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