BSB40520
Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
BSB40520
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? If you aspire to secure a management role or progress within your current role as a supervisor, team leader or part of a managerial team, the Certificate IV in Leadership and Management is an ideal place to start.
Combine your practical work experience with a new set of management and leadership skills. As an aspiring leader, this qualification will enable you to step confidently into your role of choice. If you’re already in a management role and keen to upskill to improve outcomes in your current workplace, then this qualification is ideal for you, too.
Fast-Track Your Cert IV in Leadership and Management with RPL
Use your skills and knowledge to fast-track your Cert IV in Leadership and Management. Skills Recognition International is a 100% Certified Registered Training Organisation (RTO) authorised to translate your prior learning and experience into subject credits – so you can gain your qualifications quickly. You’ll only study (and pay for) the course content you need.
Climb the Career Ladder with Cert IV Leadership and Management
Great leadership and management are at the heart of workplace culture and play a huge role in business success. No matter what field you work in, industry expertise and technical know-how can only take you so far. Developing your skillset to include effective leadership and team management can fill the gaps in your resume that may be holding you back from promotion.
Study Certificate 4 in Leadership and Management online for ultimate convenience, gaining essential new skills around your current work commitments. The comprehensive course content will give you the confidence to take responsibility for a team, monitoring and supporting staff performance, making decisions and problem-solving in real-time, and helping to achieve business objectives.
Study Options
RPL
Online
Face-to-face
Career opportunities
- Various front line management roles.
RPL
- Recognition of Prior Learning available upon request
Prerequisites
- Nil
Location
- Online Delivery
Course length
- 12 months full-time
Study mode
- Online & Blended Delivery
Assessment
- Assessments, Exams, Zoom Sessions and Case Studies
Start date
- Your course can commence as soon as you enrol
Price
- The course price varies depending on a few factors. Citizenship, prior study, credit transfers and RPL will all affect the overall price. To find out more, email or call Skills Recognition International for a no obligation free quote.
Qualification Description
In this qualification, you’ll learn how to demonstrate leadership in the workplace and utilise these skills to lead and facilitate a team. You’ll develop management strategies, enabling you to provide effective guidance and support to a team.
In addition, you’ll develop an understanding of business operational plans and how best to use these to achieve success. You’ll strengthen your communication skills by learning how to apply corporate communications strategies.
From there, you’ll be able to choose from a range of elective units focused on key areas of skills development relevant to YOUR chosen career.
Elective units cover everything from risk management and navigating difficult conversations to reporting on financial activity and fostering innovation. Alternatively, you may have an interest in project work or environmentally sustainable work practices.
Select the modules that best support your career progression goals and maximise the value of your Cert IV Leadership and Management qualification.

Course Structure
There are 12 units in this qualification:
5 Core
7 Electives
- BSBLDR411 Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
- BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships
- BSBOPS402 Coordinate business operational plans
- BSBXCM401 Apply communication strategies in the workplace
- BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team
Group A (Select 4 units from this group)
- BSBCMM412 Lead difficult conversations
- BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices
- BSBCRT413 Collaborate in creative processes
- BSBFIN401 Report on financial activity
- BSBLDR412 Communicate effectively as a workplace leader
- BSBLDR414 Lead team effectiveness
- BSBLDR521 Lead the development of diverse workforces
- BSBOPS403 Apply business risk management processes
- BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities
- BSBSTR401 Promote innovation in team environments
- BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement
- BSBTWK401 Build and maintain business relationships
- BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
- BSBXBD403 Analyse big data
- BSBXBD404 Use big data for operational decision making
- BSBCRT412 Articulate, present and debate ideas
- BSBOPS401 Coordinate business resources
- BSBOPS404 Implement customer service strategies
- BSBOPS405 Organise business meetings
- BSBPEF401 Manage personal health and wellbeing
- BSBPEF403 Lead personal development
- BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
- BSBPMG430 Undertake project work
- BSBSUS411 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
- BSBSUS412 Develop and implement workplace sustainability plans
- BSBWRT411 Write complex documents

Support and Delivery
01.
Study Anywhere, Any Time
- Interactive activities to help cement new knowledge.
- Multi-media formats to help you learn the way you learn best.
- Full support from “real humans” when you need it.
02.
Develop Your Peer Network
- Build a network of peers for future opportunities.
- Choose your level of social interaction with your peers.
- Ask questions in a judgement-free, supportive environment.
03.
Learn From The Best
- Graduate with confidence that your knowledge is current and actionable.
- Learn ‘hands on’ skills that make you invaluable in your workplace.
- Go beyond the theory and get real world examples to cement your learning.
04.
Industry Connections
- Access a dedicated team of career advisors and make the right career move.
- Get the right advice and connections for your specific needs.
- Get insight into, or connection with government agencies, funding bodies, migration assistance or university pathways.
- Tap our network of professionals working in the industry right now.
05.
All-inclusive Fees, No Hidden Costs
- Learning materials and textbooks.
- Recognition of Prior Learning assessment and application.
- Microsoft Suite access (no new platforms to learn, no fees to pay).
- Access to all online course materials.
- 1-on-1 support from a trainer and assessor.
- Forum and instant messenger support.
- Dedicated student support officers to ensure your time studying is enjoyable and simple.









