Great leaders do more than manage tasks – they motivate people, solve problems and help their teams succeed. The BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management is designed for current and aspiring leaders who want to develop the practical skills needed to lead with confidence in today’s workplace.
This nationally recognised qualification will strengthen your ability to communicate effectively, lead teams, manage workplace relationships, prioritise work, and respond confidently to changing business needs. Through a combination of practical learning and real-world application, you’ll develop the skills to plan, coordinate and evaluate both your own work and the work of others while fostering a positive and productive team culture.
Whether you’re stepping into your first leadership role or looking to advance your career, this qualification provides the knowledge and confidence to become an effective leader across a wide range of industries.
This course is ideal for people who:
Take the next step in your leadership journey and develop the skills to inspire others, drive performance and make a positive impact in your workplace.
Upon successful completion of the qualification, career pathways may include, but are not limited to:
– Team Leader
– Sales Team Coordinator
– Leading Hand
This course has 12 units of competency, comprised of 5 core units and 7 elective units.
Students can choose elective units based on their career goals and interests. Check out our Course Guide for available units.
Looking for specific units? Speak to us about customising this qualification to suit your needs.
Self-paced, Workplace-based, Online, or Blended delivery (depending on availability). Different ways to study
Varies depending on the delivery schedule.
Students are able to study full time, part time or with an employer as a traineeship for a maximum of 18 months for full-time trainees or 36 months for part-time trainees.
This course is available under Smart and Skilled NSW funding*, subject to eligibility criteria and individual circumstances.
This course is also available as a fee-for-service program for students who are not eligible for or accessing government funding.
For more information, visit our Fee Information page or contact us for a quote. Our friendly team can help you understand your funding eligibility and discuss the available fee-for-service option.
Payment options vary.
*This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.
There is no work placement requirement for this qualification, however our trainers will be required to complete observations to deem you competent in some units.
Access to a workplace or the ability and commitment to visit your local branch regularly is vital.
There are no specific pre-requisites for this course.
Students are required to undertake an initial pre-enrolment review including a Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital Skills appraisal to determine their suitability for this level of study.
Friendly support, advice and assistance is provided by our trainers, assessors and branch team members.
Graduates may choose to further their study through enrolment in a BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management or BSB50120 Diploma of Business.
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For more detailed information about studying with us or specific units of competency, request a Course Guide now!
Find out everything you need to know about being a student at Novaskill and other important documents in Student Information. Read our FAQs.
NSW Students: Courses for eligible students and trainees in New South Wales are subsidised by the NSW Government. For consumer protection information please visit Smart and Skilled consumer protection or please call Smart and Skilled on 13 28 11.
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