Key Benefits

Practical skills

The Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management will give you the skills you need to manage large teams of diverse backgrounds and needs. You’ll learn these skills through practical assessments and simulated workplace environments. That’s right – no exams!

Nationally recognised

The course falls under the Australian Qualifications Framework. That means wherever you go in Australia, your Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management will be recognised. You can even use your Diploma as a pathway to higher education qualifications.

Course Accreditation

In total, you need to complete 10 nationally recognised units of competency to be awarded the BSB60420 Advanced Leadership and Management Course.

Leadership and Communication

BSBCMM511 Communicate with influence
BSBLDR602 Provide leadership across the organisation

Critical thinking

BSBCRT511 Develop critical thinking in others
BSBCRT611 Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving

Business planning

BSBOPS504 Manage business risk
BSBFIN501 Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBOPS601 Develop and implement business plans

Leading in the future

BSBLDR601 Lead and manage organisational change
BSBSTR601 Manage innovation and continuous improvement
BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development

Specialisations

Course Assessments

The experts who design and deliver our courses have developed an assessment framework that’s uniquely designed to help you gain a deep understanding of the material. They’ll give you the kind of knowledge and skills you can use in the real world as a business operator or manager. Assessment formats include:

Case studies
Multiple-choice questions
Short-answer questions
Roleplays – video self-recording and upload of the file

Career Opportunities

Management is immensely satisfying career path. When you’ve got management responsibilities, you’ve also got opportunities to change the future of the organisation you’re working in. Drive improvements in the organisation’s bottom line. Shape your team members’ careers. Influence your peers and colleagues to change the way things get done.

Upon completing this course, there are a variety of career paths you can take.

Key opportunities include:

Team leader
Product manager
Service manager
Business development manager
Training manager
Senior manager
Head of strategy
Head of product and service
Head of innovation
Head of human resources

Your career in management could take you places you wouldn’t have ever dreamed of. That’s because managers are needed in all different industries, at various levels, in (real and virtual) locations around the world.

The Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management is designed for managers who crave fresh perspective on the work they’re doing. And new managers who want to start out with the right skills, habits and practices. It’s incredibly practical, packed with real-world exercises and plenty of chances to apply what you’ve learned to real life challenges. When you graduate, you’ll take away more than just a piece of paper. You’ll leave equipped with resources, texts and planning frameworks you can use for the rest of your career.

Pathways

The next level of qualification up from an advanced diploma is a bachelor degree. If you want to step up your learning, you may want to apply for a degree course once you’ve finished. Possibilities include a Bachelor of Business or a Bachelor of Management. Your choice will depend on the type of management work you’re doing, and the sector you’re focused on.

Before you enrol with Monarch Institute, it’s a good idea to check in with the university you’re thinking of applying to. Ask them whether our Advanced Diploma satisfies their prerequisites, and see whether you’re eligible for course credit for any of the units listed above.

Entry requirements

You’ll need to meet one of these requirements:

1. Have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma from the BSB Training Package (current or superseded equivalent versions).

or

2. Have two years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience in an operational or leadership role in an enterprise.

What equipment will I need?

You will need access to the following equipment to successfully complete the course:

Working computer with Microsoft Office (2016 or later)
Access to the internet
Access to a smart phone, video camera or web camera is required

Am I eligible for recognition of prior learning (PT) or credit transfer (CT)?

We may be able to take into account relevant knowledge and skills you’ve gained through previous formal or informal training, education and employment. To find out more, refer to our Student Information Handbook by clicking here, or get in touch with one of our friendly Course Consultants. Please note this course uses a clustered unit delivery model so please speak to us about how this could affect any RPL or CT granted.

Course Topics

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Leadership and Communication

Understanding your organisation in the context of the changing world of work
Establishing and managing priorities
Building a strong communication foundation and effective working relationships
Understanding leadership, motivation, engagement and retention
Increasing performance, productivity and building productive teams
Providing feedback and managing underperformance

2/

Critical thinking

Developing and coaching others in critical thinking skills
Creating an environment that encourages critical and creative thinking
Analysing current organisational systems to identify gaps or barriers to critical thinking
Monitoring and improve thinking practices

3/

Business planning

Developing, managing and monitoring operational plans
Satisfying quality, innovation and continuous improvement imperatives
Planning for business finances
Developing a financial plan
Budgeting, cost-benefit analysis and ROI

4/

Leading in the future

Developing change management strategy and implementing a plan
Communicating objectives, expectations and desired outcomes with your team
Identifying learning opportunities for team members
Facilitating achievement of work priorities
Developing and maintaining professional competence

Course Duration

This course is designed to be completed within 12-24 months.

There is no minimum timeframe to complete this course. Students who are highly motivated and well organised can complete the full course at an accelerated pace.

The key factors that influence course completion are a student’s experience, time availability, how fast they work and how committed they are!

How it works

Study online. With a difference.

You’ll get:

Easy-to-follow course materials
Videos and webinars
Heaps of support from your course trainers (phone, email, Zoom)
A dedicated admin team on hand to guide you
Online assessments
Student Facebook group

How does it work?

This course has been developed to give you absolute flexibility. Study on your couch, on public transport, on your break at work, out in the park – wherever and whenever you like. The best part is, with Monarch Institute, ‘online’ doesn’t mean ‘alone’. You’ll be backed by our trainers at every step along the way.

What support will I get?

Your trainer will be happy to contact you via phone, Zoom, or email (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm). So you definitely won’t feel alone. You’ll also have access to our student Facebook groups, so you can discuss the material with other students. It’s a handy way to stay in touch with trainers and others in the same course.

Course Price

Upfront payment

$2,950 (Total)

The most cost-effective option. Pay up front and save 20% compared to the total payment plan. Payment options include electronic funds transfer (EFT), credit card (MasterCard or Visa), cheque or cash.

Payment plan

$136.15 per week, paid over 26 weeks (total $3,540)

This option is suitable for students wanting to manage their cash flow. It’s handy if you want to get started right away, but don’t have the full amount on hand. Payment must be made with MasterCard or Visa.

Meet your trainers

Industry experts and thought leaders.

Glenn Buesnel-May
"Instead of wondering when your next vacation is, maybe you should set up a life you don’t need to escape from."
– Seth Godin

I started my career in the Banking sector, with experience in lending and securities. I then spent over 20 years in the Royal Australian Air Force as a Logistics Officer and later specialised in Education and Training, where I was a trainer, assessor and executive.

In 2007, I established a private business as a consultant, specialising in Leadership, Management, Business and Professional Development training. I have qualifications in HR, Management, Leadership, Coaching, Warehousing, Transport and Logistics, the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and Advanced Facilitation. I also trained in Professional Mentoring, Workplace and Leadership Coaching, Counselling and Conflict Management and underwent undergrad studies in Human Resources.

What gets me out of bed in the morning?

I live for weekends, where I spend it exploring, listening to and making music, camping, flying aircraft, playing with my Staffy, named Harper Cookie Face!

Shane Watson mortgage broking trainer Monarch

Shane Watson
Trainer “Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you would rather have talked.”
– Mark Twain

With my finance and business qualifications, I operated a finance broking business for over 20 years. During that time I obtained an Australian Credit Licence and developed the business to offer a wide range of financial services.

As an adjunct to my finance business, I also operated a Business Consultancy service advising new and existing business owners on business establishment, development and profitability improvement. I’ve previously been Director of two Investment, Property and Finance Companies as well as a Trustee of a Superannuation Fund.

What makes me jump out of bed each morning?

I’m passionate about training new entrants in the finance and business sectors.

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Duration	Up to two years
How it works	Study online. With a difference.
Price	$2,950 \| $136.15 per week (payment plan)
Career opportunities	Senior leadership and management roles.
Course topics	Four topic areas
Units	10 units of competency \| Nationally recognised
Course trainers	Industry experts and thought leaders.
Pathways	University courses.
Entry requirements	There are entry requirements \| RPL available \| Some equipment needed
Assessments	Multiple small assessments \| No exams
Start date	Immediately, or whenever you’re ready. Get in touch about enrolling

Learn leadership and management. Study online today.

Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management

BSB60420

Key benefits

Leadership and management training. For the real world.

You need a different learning experience.We're ready to deliver.

Expertise

Flexibility

Support

How we rank

Any questions? Ask away!

Key Benefits

Practical skills

Nationally recognised

Course Accreditation

Leadership and Communication

Critical thinking

Business planning

Leading in the future

Specialisations

Course Assessments

Career Opportunities

Key opportunities include:

Pathways

Entry requirements

What equipment will I need?

Am I eligible for recognition of prior learning (PT) or credit transfer (CT)?

Course Topics

1/

Leadership and Communication

2/

Critical thinking

3/

Business planning

4/

Leading in the future

Course Duration

How it works

Study online. With a difference.

How does it work?

What support will I get?

Course Price

Upfront payment

Payment plan

Meet your trainers

Industry experts and thought leaders.

Learn leadership and management.
Study online today.

You need a different learning experience.
We're ready to deliver.