Course details

To be eligible to enrol in our online leadership and management qualification, our students are required to:

• Be 18 years or older at registration. 
• Demonstrate an ACSF Level 3 competency in English language, literacy, and numeracy skills. 
• Have regular access to a laptop, computer, or another device with an adequate and reliable internet connection.
  • The equivalent of Microsoft Office or Office for Mac. 
  • A PDF reader installed.
  • Full permissions to install and access third-party software. 
  • An adequate camera to undertake video calls for assessments.

Your Certificate IV in Leadership & Management (BSB40520)

Entry requirements

Certificate IV in Leadership & Management (BSB40520)

Gain the essential management skills required to lead and manage organisational change, communicate with influence and foster positive workplace relationships, setting you up to be a strong leader within any organisation in any industry.

Becoming a leader and manager will skyrocket your 
earning potential.

You'll have two years to complete your course, so you don't feel rushed. Plus, you can access an additional six-months on us if you need it.

Studying independently doesn't mean you're alone. You'll have unlimited access to learning coaches and student success advisors throughout your course.

We're confident you'll love your course! But if it's not right, you can withdraw in the first 30 days for a full refund (minus a $250 admin fee).

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Course delivery

This leadership and management course is 100% online and self-paced,  so you can study on your own terms. Make your way through the units on our Spark Learning Hub, with regular checkpoints to test and strengthen your learning. You’ll complete a combination of quizzes, written activities, and assessment tasks.

All assessments are based on your workplace or the case studies we provide. Assessments may include simulations/role-play activities. These are conducted with a learning coach and may need to be completed with others
(e.g. coworkers, friends or family) in real-time through Zoom or in a pre-recorded video.

The Certificate IV in Leadership & Management starts from $2,295 on this month's offer, with flexible payment plans for all budgets. You'll always have the opportunity to see your complete schedule of fees before you make any payments.

We also offer a 30-day cooling-off period to all  our students for peace of mind. This means that you can withdraw in the first 30 days of your enrolment for a full refund (less a $250 administration fee). 

Additionally, you'll be entitled to one free deferral (up to three months) and one free extension (up to six months) during your studies with us.

Pricing

Salary data sourced from Glassdoor 2025

TEAM LEADER

$80,000–$116,000

Manages communication and expectations between leadership and employees. This role involves task delegation, dispute resolution, employee management and driving team targets and efficiency. 

Working as an office manager can see you working in a range of industries, from retail and warehousing to medical and professional services. This role is responsible for making an office and its people run efficiently.

$70,000–$90,000

OFFICE MANAGER

SUPERVISOR

$65,000–$112,000

Oversees a group of workers and/or processes in a business to ensure the smooth running of operations. Typically one of the earliest management positions one may hold. 

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Course overview

About the Certificate IV in Leadership & Management

The Certificate IV in Leadership & Management prepares you with the skills you need for effective team management by building your management skills and developing your leadership style. You’ll strengthen your communication skills, develop leadership strategies, learn to foster positive working relationships and face one of the biggest challenges that come with becoming a leader – holding difficult conversations.

Partnering with our learning coaches for one-on-one support, we’ll guide you through the course and provide you with the keys to your success.

• 100% online, self-paced study.
• Study for how long you want, when you want.
• Fit your study time around your lifestyle – not the other way around.
• No need to attend scheduled classes or tutorials.
• No strict or unreasonable deadlines to meet.
• Payment plans that can be tailored to your budget.
• Generous 24-month enrolment period, with free course extension and deferral options.
  

Units

The Certificate IV in Leadership & Management requires a total of 12 nationally accredited units: five core units and seven electives. 

• BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships 
• BSBCMM412 Lead difficult conversations
• BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
• BSBWRT411 Write complex documents
• BSBPMG430 Undertake project work
• BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement
• BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
• BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices
• BSBLDR411 Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
• BSBOPS402 Coordinate business operational plans
• BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team
• BSBXCM401 Apply communication strategies in the workplace

RPL (recognition of prior learning) and credit transfers

If you're a highly experienced professional and currently hold an extensive level of knowledge, competence, and ability in your field, you may be eligible for RPL (recognition of prior learning). You can RPL particular units, or a whole course. To be successful in your RPL application, you'll need to provide comprehensive evidence of prior work experience, including workplace documents and strategies you've created. 

We also offer credit transfers. If you’ve previously completed a unit(s) within the course you wish to enrol in, you may apply for a credit transfer, so you don’t have to complete the unit again. You can also apply for a credit transfer for a unit that you’ve completed that is not listed in the course you are enrolling but is in the training package.