Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management

The Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management at Yarra College Australia is a one-year qualification for people who want to step into team leader, supervisor or middle manager roles. It sits at the diploma/advanced diploma level of the Australian Qualifications Framework, which means it is practical, job-focused and built around what you actually do at work rather than long stretches of theory.

You will study how to lead and manage teams, plan and monitor operational work, manage budgets and financial plans, develop and maintain professional networks, and handle workplace relationships and conflict. Assessment is typically a mix of written tasks, case studies, role plays and projects based on real workplace situations. The course is delivered over one year, usually across two semesters or trimesters, with each unit carrying credit points. Because this is an advanced diploma rather than a degree, it is not a research qualification and does not include a thesis. Work-integrated learning or a placement component may be part of the structure, so check the official course page for details on how it is delivered.

Skills you gain include giving clear direction to a team, solving operational problems, reading and managing budgets, communicating with staff and stakeholders, and making decisions under pressure. These are the skills employers name when they promote someone from doing the work to leading it. The course suits people already working in a supervisory or team-leading role who want formal recognition, career changers moving into management, and international students who want an Australian qualification in leadership and management that can be completed in a year.

Yarra College Australia is an Australian provider listed on the CRICOS register, which is where you confirm the course code (113820B), duration, tuition and delivery location. International students studying in Australia on a Student visa can work up to 48 hours per fortnight while their course is in session. After finishing, you may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream, depending on your circumstances and the visa rules at the time. English requirements for entry are usually IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall for courses at this level, with TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the college's own English programmes accepted as equivalents. The Department of Home Affairs also sets its own English threshold for the Student visa, which is separate from the college's entry requirement. Always confirm current fees, intake dates and English requirements on the official page before you apply.

• Team leader or supervisor in retail, hospitality, logistics or office administration
• Office manager or operations coordinator in small to medium businesses
• Frontline manager in health, aged care or community services
• Project support or coordinator roles in construction, events or professional services
• Customer service or contact centre team leader
• Assistant manager in tourism, food and beverage or accommodation
• Business owner or manager of a small enterprise

These roles are found across most Australian industries, including retail, hospitality, healthcare, construction, manufacturing, government and not-for-profit organisations.