If you are working in a small or large business, are a start-up entrepreneur, or simply want the best way to progress into a university business degree, then the BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management may be the most practical way of improving your skills and knowledge to achieve a great outcome. This qualification reflects the role of individuals like you who apply knowledge, practical skills and experience in leadership and management across a range of business contexts in order to achieve a better way forward for you, your staff, clients and the greater environment.

BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
Have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma from the BSB Training Package (current or superseded equivalent versions) or Have two years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience in an operational or leadership role in an enterprise.
Self-paced coaching model with optional Zoom/Teams sessions
$5950

SpecTraining have an amazing offer for you. By enrolling in and completing the Advanced Diploma of leadership and management with us, you may be eligible to apply for the accelerated Bachelor of Applied Business Innovation through an accredited higher education provider. In partnership with Dūcere Global Business School, this offers a transformative, industry-focused education designed to fast-track your career. This unique 2-year, 100% online program awards dual qualifications: a bachelor’s degree from an accredited higher education provider and an Australian Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management from SpecTraining.
In the Advanced Diploma, you’ll be coached by real industry professionals with real-world experience in building and maintaining businesses.
When you progress to the degree component, you’ll learn from over 250 global leaders, including Nobel laureates and prime ministers, through applied projects tailored to real-world challenges—no exams required.
With flexible study options based on self-paced learning models, cutting-edge digital platforms, and a curriculum emphasising leadership, innovation, and digital disruption, you’ll graduate ready to excel in today’s global workforce.
Affordable tuition, generous scholarships, and a proven track record—44% of students see promotions before graduation—make this the most practical, career-oriented degree available. Join a prestigious alumni network and redefine your future with Dūcere, SpecTraining and an accredited higher education provider.
Lead from the front with all there skills and knowledge needed to expand your role as a manager and leader.
BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
This qualification reflects the role of people who apply knowledge, practical skills and experience in leadership and management across a range of enterprise and industry contexts.
At this level, you would display initiative and judgement in planning, organising, implementing and monitoring your own workload and the workload of others. You will be able to use communication skills to support individuals and teams to meet organisational or enterprise requirements.
You may also be involved in planning, designing, applying and evaluating solutions to unpredictable problems, and identify, analyse and synthesise information from a variety of sources.
BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
| BSBCRT511 | Develop Critical Thinking in Others |
| BSBCMM511 | Communication with Influence |
| BSBOPS601 | Develop and Implement Business Plans |
| BSBSTR601 | Manage Innovation and Continuous Improvement |
| BSBLDR601 | Lead and Manage Organisational Change |
| BSBLDR602 | Provide Leadership Across the Organisation |
| BSBCRT611 | Apply Critical Thinking for Complex Problem Solving |
| BSBHRM614 | Contribute to Strategic Workforce Planning |
| BSBMKG623 | Develop Marketing Plans |
| BSBWHS605 | Develop, Implement and Maintain WHS Management System |
BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
The course learning takes place through a combination of engaging online video tutorials, research, Virtual training sessions, telephone/email contact, workplace tasks and formative and summative assessment.
Option 1 – Enrolment as a stand alone qualification
Cost per unit is just $400 (save $50).
Learning activities
Assessment methods
Written assessment and Portfolios of evidence of workplace or simulated tasks
After successful completion of the BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management, students may seek leadership positions in a variety of businesses as the skills are transferrable to most organisational contexts.
Further education:
Unlock an exclusive 2+1 pathway to elevate your career with SpecTraining! By completing the Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management with us, and meeting English language entry criteria, you gain direct entry into Level 6 of the BA (Hons) Applied Business Innovation, awarded by the University of East London and delivered by Ducere Global Business School. Find out more about the degree and progression route HERE.
This unique opportunity allows you to transition from advanced vocational training into a globally recognized degree, equipping you with cutting-edge skills in leadership, innovation, and business strategy. Take the next step in your professional journey with this 2+1 pathway to academic and career success! Ask us how!





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