Certificate IV in Leadership & Management (BSB40520) Online

Get job-ready with industry relevant units designed to help you succeed

As a result of completing your online Certificate IV in Leadership & Management, you’ll be able to confidently apply a range of core people management skills and strategies, based on the following 12 accredited units of competency:

UNITS
CODE	UNIT NAME
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
BSBOPS402	Coordinate business operational plans
BSBXTW401	Lead and facilitate a team
BSBXCM401	Apply communication strategies in the workplace
BSBLDR411	Demonstrate leadership in the workplace

Our courses are 100% online and are self-paced.

This means you can choose to study on a more intense time schedule, or just fit it around your lifestyle when you can.
The course can be completed in as little as 8 months with a full-time study load or in 10-12 months on a part-time study load, but we allow a generous 24-month standard course enrolment duration.

We provide engaging tutorials, industry-relevant assessments and work-ready learning outcomes.

• Complete the course your way – at your own time, pace and convenience
• You win from the start with no classes, no rush hour dash or parking hassles
• Tutorials are easily navigated and the order can be adapted to your priorities
• Unit quizzes serve to demonstrate knowledge obtained
• You receive a personal learning plan and regular feedback and personal assistance from our experienced facilitators
• Learning occurs on the job and you can apply your knowledge while you study for immediate results

Depending on your current skills and amount of experience you have, you may qualify for Recognition of Prior Learning and be eligible for course acceleration.

Get ahead in your career with:

There are more options for career advancement available after securing a Certificate IV in Leadership & Management. Many students that graduate choose to complete go onto complete further study such as:
This course offers pathways to further study with entry into:

• Diploma of Leadership & Management (BSB50420)
• Diploma of Business (Leadership) (BSB50120)

Study requirements

In order to succeed in our online qualifications, our students are required to:

• Be 18 years or older at the time of registration
• Demonstrate the required level of competency in English language, literacy and numeracy skills

The required level of competency in English language, literacy and numeracy skills for Diploma and Certificate IV qualifications is ACSF Level 3. To ensure you have the ACSF skills necessary to commence study with us, you may be required to completed a language, literacy and numeracy test if English is not your first language and you do not hold any nationally recognised Australian qualifications.

Upon enrolment, all students will also be assessed over time by their learning coach for their language, literacy and numeracy skills. Where these levels fall below the requisite ACSF standard for the qualification, the coach will advise the student of the remedial options open to them. This may involve additional support or withdrawal of enrolment and refund of fees paid.

Please refer to the relevant CAL Policies and the Student Handbook for full details of the entry-level requirements procedure.

Technical requirements

You will need regular access to a laptop or desktop computer with the following:

• An adequate and reliable internet connection,
• At least the equivalent of Microsoft Office or Office for Mac, with word-processing capabilities and spreadsheets,
• A PDF Reader installed,
• Full permissions to install and access third-party software as required.

You will also need regular access to a laptop, desktop computer or device with an adequate camera to undertake video calls for assessments as required. Typically, we recommend using a laptop or desktop computer with the latest version of Chrome. Please check to ensure your device/s align with the system requirements for our major services:

• Brightspace D2L – Our Learning Management System (LMS) platform
• Zoom – Our video call platform
• Respondus – Our quiz assessment platform
• Vidyard – Our video embedding platform

Get credit for demonstrated skills and knowledge

If you have extensive experience in the industry with a high level of knowledge, competency and ability, you may be eligible for RPL.
This process may enable you to get unit credits for competencies you’ve already demonstrated so you can fast-track your qualification.

Learn more about Recognition of Prior Learning here or contact us to see what you might qualify for.

CAL Offer flexible payment plans to suit any budget

At The College for Adult Learning, we understand that not all students are in a position to pay for their studies upfront. For this reason we offer flexible weekly or monthly payment plans that can suit any lifestyle or budget.

Payment Plan	Payment Amount	Payment Plan Length	Total Amount Paid
Discounted Upfront Fee*	$1495 + $58.82/mo	Upfront Deposit + 17 Months	$2495
3 x Monthly Payments	$870	3 Months	$2610
6 x Monthly Payments	$445	6 Months	$2670
12 x Monthly Payments	$235	12 Months	$2820
52 x Weekly Payments	$55	12 Months	$2860
18 x Monthly Payments	$160	18 Months	$2880
78 x Weekly Payments	$37	18 Months	$2886

*Please note: The College for Adult Learning’s obligations as an RTO include taking actions to protect your fees. These protections exist to ensure that you can enrol with confidence. The principal protection which is provided to you is a pre-paid fee limit; CAL will never require you to pay more than $1,500 in advance and will never allow your advance payment balance to rise above $1,500.

**In conformance with the protections and to make our course fees more accessible to our students, you will only be required to pay $1495 at the time of registration, with a $58.80 recurring monthly payment debited for the next 17 months, equalling a total fee of $2494.94 - saving you up to 13.55% off the normal payment plan fees.

FEE-HELP and VET Loans

In order to maintain the high quality training we’re so proud of, we are not affiliated with FEE-HELP schemes or VET Student Loans, and remain a Fee For Service provider. We understand the financial pressure and concerns that come with undertaking study, so we keep our prices highly competitive and offer flexible payment plans to suit all budgets and lifestyles. Don’t hesitate to contact us on 1300 907 870 to discuss a flexible plan that suits your budget

• 96% of our students surveyed said they achieved their study goal - you can too.
• Our commitment to helping you achieve real-world results.
• Receive two FREE short courses for furthering or achieving your goals.

The Real Outcomes Guarantee is part of our ongoing work to support you as you take the next step in your career. Our team, assessments and feedback are all focused on helping you in your career, not just passing your course.

Our Learning Coaches are industry veterans and supportive mentors who will help you complete your studies. Their assessment feedback is designed to reflect on-the-job and industry expectations, giving you more than just a competent result.

As you complete your studies, our Career Coach and Career Success Package are available to you, providing complimentary resume and cover letter feedback, complimentary 30-minute consultations and access to a suite of career management topics, tools and resources to help you achieve your goals.

Get a nationally recognised and respected qualification

• An Accreditation you can trust from an RTO with over 15 years’ experience in adult learning.
• Flexible unit selection for adult learners – A tailored course that practically ‘fills the gaps’ in your experience, and does not require you to study what you already know.
• Online 21st century learning – Quality video tutorials with comprehensive voice instructions and hands-on exercises that enable you to learn by doing.
• Expert and up to date content – programs that are purposefully developed to be globally and future focused, rich in current workplace topics and practically relevant to your career.
• A 30 day “earn your trust” no-risk Money Back Guarantee.
• The option of quality 1 on 1 interactive support – Fully trained learning coaches who have been adult students themselves and actually care about your future success.
• Access to a comprehensive package of bonus elective tutorials, unique to CAL, that will support your Accreditation with a distinct competitive advantage.
• Specialist industry specific tool kit and resources that you will not find from any other course provider.

Invest in your career with a qualification

With a strong foundation in leadership and managerial skills, the most common career advancement pathways for qualified managers are:

• Team Leaders (Median salary of $66,662 *)
• Business Manager (Median salary of $77,743 *)
• Operations Manager (Median salary of $83,116 *)
• Office Manager (Median salary of $63,000 *)
• Supervisor (Median salary of $58,000 *)

Essential skills for the modern Manager

This course will challenge you, make you think and take you beyond the old fashioned paradigm of Management being about problem-solving and dictating tasks. You will enter into the new, exciting and stimulating world of the modern professional and gain the know-how to lead your team efficiently and effectively.

The modern workplace now actively seeks out and rewards managers that are not afraid to lead, motivate and inspire their workforce; who embrace the internet and social media; who expect connectivity and interaction; and who can set themselves apart from the crowd. The role of a manager has undergone radical changes to truly embrace leadership as a core component of the role.
At CAL, we aim to equip students will the skills they need to excel at modern leadership, including:

• Confidence and leadership skills to support, lead and inspire your team
• Drive for innovation to help your team’s performance meet targets
• Communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with and motivate your team
• Empathy and emotional intelligence skills to nurture relationships with stakeholders
• Organisation and prioritisation to efficiently carry out duties
• Performance management know-how to get the best output from teams