Certificate IV In Leadership And Management

Become an innovative leader and strategic problem solver

Strong leaders are essential in every industry. The Certificate IV in Leadership and Management is designed for emerging leaders, supervisors and team members looking to build the practical skills needed to lead with confidence.

Upon completion of this course, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to communicate effectively, support team performance, solve workplace challenges and apply leadership strategies in a variety of business environments.

You'll learn through realistic workplace scenarios that reflect the challenges faced by leaders and managers across different industries. These practical activities provide opportunities to apply your learning to real-world situations, helping you build confidence in decision-making, problem-solving and team leadership.

Course code: BSB40520
Delivery location: Online
International: Not available for International students
Length: Full Time, 1 year.
Start dates: February, April, July, October

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Timetable

• Days per week: 1
• Hours per day: 6.5 hours on campus monthly + 3 hours online weekly
• Expected hours of self-directed learning per week: 6

All learning and assessments are conducted online or remote, synchronously, or asynchronously. Online access is required.

Study units

Unit code	Unit Description
BSBOPS403	Apply business risk management processes
BSBXCM401	Apply communication strategies in the workplace
BSBTWK401	Build and maintain business relationships
BSBLDR412	Communicate effectively as a workplace leader
BSBOPS402	Coordinate business operational plans
BSBLDR411	Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
BSBPEF502	Develop and use emotional intelligence
BSBLDR413	Lead effective workplace relationships
BSBSTR401	Promote innovation in team environments
BSBXTW401	Lead and facilitate a team
BSBCMM412	Lead difficult conversations
BSBHRM413	Support the learning and development of teams and individuals

Assessment methods

• Observation
• Questioning or Test/Quiz
• Project
• Presentation
• Portfolio
Admission requirements

You must be 18 years or over at course commencement.
Inherent requirements
Our inherent requirements are a guide to help you decide if a course is right for you.

If you are a student with a disability, long-term illness, mental health condition or are a primary carer of an individual with a disability, you can apply for support through our Equitable Learning and Disability Support team.

Experience:
This course is intended for individuals who are currently in a leadership role (official or informal), within a workplace, sporting club, or similar organisation, where they can apply their learning in a practical context. Learners must also be prepared to undertake a significant amount of self-directed study and should possess effective time management skills to successfully engage with the course requirements.

Industry:
Experience in industry relevant to, and including pathways to, roles in leadership and management.

Digital Literacy:
This course requires students to hold a capable level of digital literacy skills.
Language, literacy and numeracy
You are required to complete a language, literacy and numeracy skills test before course commencement. This will determine course suitability and if you may need additional support.

We use an approved online skills review tool to determine your language, literacy and numeracy skills within the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).

Below are the levels required for this course:

• Language and literacy: 3 (Working Level 4)
• Numeracy: 3 (Working Level 4)
Practical placement

There are no practical placement requirements for this course.

Course and career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Certificate IV In Leadership And Management	Diploma of Leadership and Management
Possible job outcome	Leading Hand Coordinator (Business Operations) Frontline Sales Manager Line Manager Sales Team Manager Prod Supervisor team leader	sales manager business manager office manager team leader

Fees

Tuition fees* (GST exempt)

Fees
Fee Type	Fee Amount	Select
Concession	$235	ConcessionAmount
Government subsidised	$1,172	GovernmentSubsidisedAmount
Full fee paying	$4,987	FullfeeAmount
Mandatory other fees** (GST inclusive)
Materials	$0	MaterialFeeAmount
And one of: Student services – concession (annual) OR	$140	studentservicefeewithConcession
Student services - no concession (annual)	$280	studentservicefeewithnoConcession

Total fees

*Student tuition fees are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.
**You are required to pay additional fees for materials and support services, not covered by your tuition fees. This may include things like learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing, and vary depending on the course you study. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Please note: You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment.

Help with fees

Payment plans

At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

Scholarships

Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

Government-subsidised training

Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.
Skills recognition

Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate and bachelor degree courses.

Please note: Students may be required to undertake an assessment of their literacy and numeracy as part of their application process.

Chisholm is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and provides Nationally Recognised Training (NRT). This means you can be assured that our training will provide you with a qualification that is recognised and respected across Australia.

Chisholm courses are subject to minimum and maximum group numbers. Courses may be cancelled or postponed if minimum numbers are not achieved by the start date of the course. Courses may close prior to the start date if the maximum numbers are reached. In that situation, eligible applicants will be offered a place in the next available intake.

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Become an innovative leader and strategic problem solver

Tuition fees* (GST exempt)

Mandatory other fees** (GST inclusive)