Diploma of Leadership and Management

The Diploma of Leadership and Management is a one-year qualification at WINSLOW PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PTY LTD, registered on CRICOS (course code 112984A). It sits at the diploma level of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Diplomas are typically shorter and more applied than a bachelor degree, which runs three years, and they focus on practical skills you can take into a workplace. This course is built around leading people, managing operations and getting things done through others rather than doing everything yourself.

What you study

The course covers the core of frontline and middle management: planning and organising work, leading a team, managing performance, dealing with conflict, budgeting and financial administration, workplace safety, and continuous improvement. You learn how to set goals, allocate resources, give feedback, and handle the day-to-day problems that come up when you are responsible for a group of people. Assessment is practical, case studies, role plays, projects and work-based tasks rather than long written exams. The exact unit list and credit points are set out on the official CRICOS register and the provider's page; check those before you enrol.

Delivery is over one year. Australian diplomas are usually organised into semesters or trimesters, with units of study each worth credit points. Some providers build in a work placement or project where you apply your skills in a real organisation. If placement is part of this course, it will be listed on the CRICOS entry and in the course outline. Confirm the structure, start dates and any placement requirement directly with WINSLOW PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION.

Skills you gain

You finish with the ability to lead a team, manage operational plans, oversee budgets, implement workplace policies, and communicate clearly with staff and clients. These are the skills employers look for when they promote someone into a supervisor or team leader role. The diploma also gives you a pathway into further study, many students use it to enter a bachelor degree with credit for some units, or to move into a higher-level management qualification.

Who it suits

This course suits people already working in a supervisory role who want formal recognition, or those aiming for their first management job. It also works for career changers who need practical management skills quickly. If you are an international student, you can work up to 48 hours per fortnight while your course is in session, and you may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream after you finish. English requirements for international applicants are typically IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall, though the Department of Home Affairs sets its own threshold for the student visa. Always check the official page for the most current details.

• Team Leader or Supervisor, retail, hospitality, manufacturing, logistics and community services organisations across Australia.
• Office Manager, small and medium businesses, professional services firms, and government agencies.
• Operations Coordinator, transport, warehousing, health services and not-for-profit organisations.
• Project Officer, construction, IT, events and public sector teams that need someone to keep schedules and budgets on track.
• Frontline Manager, customer service, sales and administrative teams in banking, insurance and telecommunications.
• Small Business Owner or Manager, running your own operation or a franchise, where you handle staff, rosters and compliance.