Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management

The Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management at the Australian College of Business Intelligence is a one-year qualification that builds practical management skills, with a focus on human resource management. You'll study how to lead teams, manage performance, handle recruitment and onboarding, and apply workplace policy. The course is aimed at people who already have some work experience or a prior qualification and want to move into supervisory or middle-management roles.

How the course is structured

Australian vocational qualifications like this one are made up of units of study, each with a set number of credit points. You'll complete a mix of core and elective units. The course is delivered over one year, and the college sets the exact term or semester dates. Assessment is practical: you might write a recruitment plan, run a performance review simulation, or develop a workplace policy. There is no traditional exam-only approach.

What you'll learn

Core skills include managing team effectiveness, developing and using emotional intelligence, managing recruitment and induction, and implementing performance management processes. You'll also look at workplace relations, risk management, and how to lead change. The human resource management focus means you'll spend time on areas like workforce planning, employee relations, and compliance with Australian workplace law. Group work and case studies based on Australian organisations are common.

Who it suits

This course suits someone who has already worked in a team and wants to step up, or someone with a diploma or degree in a related area who wants a practical management qualification. It's also a good fit if you're an international student looking for a shorter qualification that leads to work in Australia. While studying, you can work up to 48 hours per fortnight once your course has started. After you finish, you may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream, which lets you stay and work in Australia. Always check the current rules on the Department of Home Affairs website.

English requirements are IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall, or an equivalent like TOEFL iBT or PTE Academic. The Student visa has its own English threshold. Tuition fees are listed on the CRICOS register under course code 104703D. For exact unit lists, term dates, and fees, check the official course page.

• Human resources officer or coordinator
• Team leader or supervisor
• Office manager
• Recruitment consultant
• Training and development officer
• Workplace relations officer

These roles are found in almost every industry in Australia, including government, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and professional services. The qualification also gives you credit towards further study, such as a bachelor's degree in business or human resource management.