Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB50420)

Self-Paced Online with Coaching

• Rolling start dates for individuals.

• Access to interactive e-learning resources.

• Ongoing one-on-one support from a McMillan coach.

Employer Group Training

• Tailored schedules for ACT employers.

• Delivered online or face-to-face at your workplace.

• Cohort learning builds collaboration and shared capability.

Typical Duration: 12 months.

Assessment is practical and workplace-focused, ensuring participants can apply skills immediately.
Methods include:

• Workbooks and knowledge checks

• Presentations, case studies, and role plays

• Workplace-based projects

• Third-party reports (verified by employer)

• Participants must be employed in a supervisory or management role in either the private or public sector.

• Access to a computer, internet, and webcam is essential.

• Recommended: Year 12 or Certificate IV, strong written and verbal communication skills, and prior experience managing teams or projects.

• Motivation to learn independently and apply skills on the job.

Skills ACT Funded Rate
Eligible private sector employees in the ACT can complete the Diploma of Leadership and Management online (BSB50420) for just $350 per participant. This funding is available under the Skills ACT Australian Apprenticeships program.

Standard Fee (Fee for Service)
For participants not eligible for ACT funding — including APS and government employees — the standard course fee is $5,950 (incl. GST).

Payment Options

• For individual enrolments (fee-for-service), the upfront charge is capped at $1,500, with the balance paid in scheduled instalments across the course duration.

• For employer-sponsored enrolments, course fees can be invoiced in full to the organisation.

This structure ensures employers can plan training budgets with certainty, while individuals remain protected under ASQA’s $1,500 upfront cap.

McMillan provides a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment:

• Trainers accessible via LMS (response within 2 business days).

• Technical assistance and learning support.

• Adjustments for disability, health, or personal circumstances.

• Commitment to culturally safe learning, including support for First Nations participants.

• Access to IT and internet.

• Commitment to study time alongside work responsibilities.

• Ability to provide workplace evidence for assessments.

• RPL: Existing workplace skills and knowledge can be assessed against qualification requirements, reducing study load.

• Credit Transfer: Units previously completed with another RTO may be credited toward this qualification.

Graduates of the Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB50420) are prepared for leadership roles across industries, including:

• Senior Team Supervisor

• Client Relations Manager

• Senior Project Manager

• Operations Director

• Business Development Manager