Diploma of Leadership and ManagementBSB50420

Become the leader people choose to follow. Gain a nationally recognised qualification while developing practical leadership skills used in real workplaces.

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Nationally Recognised Training

Connect Business Academy is a Registered Training Organisation - RTO 46529

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Qualification
Nationally Recognised Diploma.
Study mode
Flexible, 100% online, self-paced.
TIMELINE & DELIVERY
Start straight away. Expected duration up to 12 months.
Support
Ongoing guidance from experienced business leaders.
Access
Everything you need in your modern Learner Portal. 
COST
Flexible payment options available.

Leadership education designed for the real world

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

You'll develop the skills to:

  • Lead teams and workplace relationships
  • Communicate with clarity and influence
  • Manage performance and outcomes
  • Make decisions in real business situations

Led by experienced business professionals with real-world leadership backgrounds, you'll receive personal support and 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.

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Where could you go next?

  • Running meetings
  • Supporting your team
  • Solving problems under pressure

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

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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

Personal guidance whenever you need it

Andrew Sisley, CEO and Head Trainer at Connect Business Academy Andrew SisleyCEO & Head Trainer 
Sara Sisley, Co-Founder and Compliance Manager at Connect Business Academy Sara SisleyCo-Founder & Compliance Manager

Meet the people behind Connect

We haven't spent our careers teaching theory. We've spent our careers leading, managing and building businesses. 

Andrew Sisley - CEO & Head Trainer

  • 30+ years in business leadership and management
  • Samsung • Woolworths • SMEs • Start-ups
  • Led teams of 200+
  • Managed and built businesses across five countries
  • Practical leadership. Real-world experience
  • Passionate about helping others achieve their full leadership potential

Sara Sisley - Co-Founder & Compliance Manager

  • Entrepreneur and business builder
  • Built businesses and led teams across Australia, Bali and the USA
  • Expert in operations, systems and compliance
  • Led complex projects across government and private enterprise
  • Passionate about turning ideas into successful businesses

You'll have access to personalised guidance and support throughout your studies whenever you need it - 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 Diploma of 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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This diploma focuses on practical leadership and management capability you can apply directly in your role - not just theory.

You'll develop the skills to:

  • Lead and manage workplace relationships
  • Communicate with clarity and influence
  • Manage team performance and development
  • Develop operational plans and strategies
  • Manage budgets and financial plans
  • Identify and manage organisational risk
  • Support innovation and continuous improvement

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.

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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COST
$2,995 total cost. Monthly payment plans available.
TIMELINE & DELIVERY
Start straight away. Expected duration up to 12 months.
Minimum Entry Requirements
25 years or older, and Year 12 or equivalent work experience
RPL or CT
Yes - Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer may be available

Why learners choose Connect

Practical leadership and business skills

Learn how to lead teams, make decisions under pressure, manage real business situations and deliver outcomes you're proud of.

Led by business professionals.

Learn directly from people who have built businesses, led teams and solved real workplace challenges - not just taught about them.

Flexible learning with real support.

Study when it suits you, while still having direct access to your trainers whenever you need guidance. Everything you need is inside your Learner Portal.

You’ll gain more than a qualification.

Build confidence, credibility, and clarity to support your next step. All for the equivalent of $57.50/week.

Maybe you're thinking
these things

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"I’m not sure I’m ready."

If you're 25 or older and have Year 12 or solid work experience behind you, this qualification 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 qualification 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 diploma. 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 qualification 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, recognised within the Australian Qualifications Framework. Combined with the practical skills you’ll develop and the experience of your trainers, it can support your professional development and help you take the next step.

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"I really can’t afford it right now."

With a payment plan of $249.58/month (equivalent to $57.50/week), this qualification is designed to be accessible 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 and contribute at a higher level

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 hunger. All that's missing is the qualification that makes it official. The right trainer is ready. Your community is waiting. Your next level is closer than you think.

Start when the time is right for you, for the equivalent of $57.50/week.

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