Certificate IV in Leadership and ManagementBSB40520

Gain a nationally recognised qualification while developing practical leadership skills you can apply in real workplaces.

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Nationally Recognised Training

Connect Business Academy is a Registered Training Organisation - RTO 46529

Andrew Sisley, CEO and Head Trainer
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Qualification
Nationally Recognised
Study mode
Online, self-paced
Start date
Start straight away
Support
Ongoing guidance from experienced business leaders
Access
Everything you need in your Learner Portal
Investment
$2,495 total
($207.91 pm for 12 months)

Leadership skills designed for the real world

Build practical leadership capability you can apply immediately in your role. This course focuses on real workplace leadership, not just theory.

You'll develop the skills to:

  • Lead and support teams and workplace relationships
  • Communicate with clarity and influence
  • Support performance and contribute to outcomes
  • Make decisions in real business situations

Supported by experienced trainers with real-world leadership experience, you'll receive guidance throughout your studies.

You're not just completing a qualification - you're building capability that applies in real organisations. Designed for professionals who want to step up, not just study.

A business trainer presenting growth results to an engaged team in a workshop

Step up into leadership with confidence

  • Running meetings
  • Supporting your team
  • Solving problems in real workplace situations

This course helps you build the skills and formal recognition to take the next step.

Team Leader Supervisor Assistant Manager Workplace or Team Coordinator Emerging Manager
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Real-world leadership skills

Apply what you learn in your role

Flexible online study

Fit learning around work and life

Trainer support throughout

Guidance when you need it

Andrew Sisley, CEO and Head Trainer at Connect Business Academy Andrew SisleyCEO & Head Trainer at Connect Business Academy

Learn from someone who has led real businesses

This program is supported by trainers with real-world leadership experience, providing guidance throughout your studies.

At the centre of the program is Andrew Sisley, CEO and Head Trainer at Connect Business Academy. With more than 30 years of business experience - including senior roles with Samsung and national companies, as well as building his own ventures - Andrew leads the program, helping you develop practical leadership skills you can apply immediately in real workplaces.

You'll have access to trainer guidance throughout your studies - you're not left to figure things out on your own.

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Know exactly what you're
stepping into

Get the full picture of what the Certificate IV in Leadership and Management involves - so you can move forward with clarity, not guesswork.

Inside, you'll find:

  • The course units. Every unit you'll study and the order you'll complete them.
  • The course structure. Three key study areas designed to build your capability progressively.
  • Who it's for. See if the course is the right fit for your goals.
  • RPL & Credit Transfer. Discover how your experience or prior study may reduce the amount of training required.
  • Payment options. Three flexible ways to pay.
  • What study looks like. Online learning, trainer support and practical assessment.
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Course guide cover - BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

This course focuses on practical leadership skills you can apply directly in your role.

You'll develop the skills to:

  • Lead and support teams and workplace relationships
  • Communicate with clarity and influence
  • Support performance and contribute to outcomes
  • Make decisions in real business situations

You can apply what you learn as you go - with assessments designed to reflect real workplace situations.

This qualification is an investment in your professional development

You're building capability that supports your next step and has long-term value.

$207.91 per month over 12 months
(equivalent of $47.99/week)
$2,495 total

This is designed to be manageable alongside your existing commitments, while you work toward a nationally recognised qualification that builds your capability, confidence and professional standing.

The next step is simply deciding when the time is right for you.

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Duration
Up to 12 months
Start date
Straight away
Minimum entry requirements
18 years or older, and Year 10 or equivalent work experience
RPL or CT
Yes - Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer may be available

Why this qualification stands out for learners

Practical leadership and business skills

Learn how to support teams, communicate effectively, and make decisions in real workplace situations.

Develop the capability to step up when it matters, build effective working relationships, make confident decisions, and contribute to outcomes you're proud of.

Build credentials that reflect your capability.

You've already built experience. This qualification helps formalise it, strengthening your professional standing and supporting your next step.

You'll join a community of people who get it.

Ambitious professionals. Future leaders. People who are building something and want to be surrounded by others doing the same.

You'll gain more than a qualification.

Build confidence, credibility, and clarity to support your next step. All for the equivalent of $47.99/week.

There's no campus you need to attend. You can study online, at your own pace, around your commitments.

Maybe you're thinking
these things

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"I’m not sure I’m ready."

If you're 18 or older and have Year 10 or work experience behind you, and you're starting to take on more responsibility at work, this course may be a good fit.

The pre-training review we do before you enrol isn't a test. It's a conversation to explore whether this course is the right fit for your skills, experience, and goals.

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"What if I start and can’t keep up?"

Study at your own pace, with up to 12 months to complete the course. Trainer support is available throughout your studies - you're not doing this on your own.

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"I’ve tried studying before and it didn’t work out."

Sometimes it's not about ability - it's about finding a study approach that fits your life.

This course is delivered fully online, with flexible study designed to fit around your work, family, and commitments.

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"Is this actually going to make a difference to my career?"

This is a nationally recognised qualification, aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Combined with the practical skills you'll develop and the support of your trainers, it can help you build confidence and take the next step.

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"I really can’t afford it right now."

With a payment plan of $207.91/month (the equivalent of $47.99/week), this course is designed to be manageable alongside your existing commitments. It's an investment in your development - building capability, confidence, and credibility.

Or maybe you have these questions

Take the next step toward a leadership role

You've read this far. You're already considering what comes next.

If you're ready to build your leadership capability and gain a nationally recognised qualification, the next step is simple.

The gap between where you are and where you want to be isn't that wide. But it doesn't close itself. You already have the drive. The experience. The motivation. What's missing is the structure and support to help you step forward with confidence. The right trainer is ready. Your community is waiting. Your next step is closer than you think.

Start when the time is right for you, for the equivalent of $47.99/week.

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