The Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB60420) is a nationally recognised AQF Level 6 qualification — the senior credential for managers leading strategy, organisational change and business performance. If you already operate at that level, 3CIR can recognise your experience through Recognition of Prior Learning — awarding your Advanced Diploma online, with no exams or classes, for a fixed $1,935 all-inclusive (GST-free), usually within 4–8 weeks.
The Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB60420) is the nationally recognised AQF Level 6 qualification for senior managers and leaders — people who set direction, lead organisational change, develop business plans and drive innovation across a whole organisation. It sits above the Diploma and is the formal proof that you lead at a strategic level, not just a team level.
BSB60420 covers leading organisational change, providing leadership across the organisation and developing business plans — the work of senior managers and executives.
It spans managing innovation and continuous improvement, applying critical thinking to complex problems, and shaping organisational strategy and finances.
A genuine AQF Level 6 qualification recorded on your USI transcript — the same testamur whether earned by study or RPL, recognised Australia-wide.
You'll also see this qualification written as the Advanced Diploma of Leadership & Management or simply the Advanced Diploma in management — they all refer to the same nationally recognised BSB60420. If you already work as a senior manager, operations manager, department head, general manager or executive — leading change, setting strategy, owning a budget or driving performance across teams — you've likely already met the standard for this Advanced Diploma. It's made up of five core units and five electives. You can see the full 10-unit breakdown on the BSB60420 course page, or let our assessors map your experience to it for you.
Recognition of Prior Learning is completed entirely online — no campus, no timetable, no exams. You prove the senior leadership skills you already use at work, and we assess them against all 10 units of BSB60420.
Tell us about your senior management, strategy or executive experience. We confirm your eligibility for the Advanced Diploma — at no cost.
⏱ 2 minutes · 100% freeUpload business plans, change initiatives, strategy documents, board or executive reports and performance results. Your assessor maps it to the units.
📋 Fully supported, onlineYour BSB60420 Advanced Diploma is assessed and issued — digital copy emailed, hard copy posted, recorded on your USI transcript.
🎓 Typically 4–8 weeksNo exams. No assignments. No time away from leading. Learn more about how Recognition of Prior Learning works.
One fixed, all-inclusive, GST-free price through RPL — no enrolment fees, no per-unit charges, no surprises.
| What you compare | Adv Diploma via RPL (3CIR) | Traditional Study |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | $1,935 all-inclusive | $8,000 – $20,000+ |
| Time to qualify | 4 – 8 weeks (typical) | 18 – 24 months |
| What you pay for | Assessment of your skills | Full tuition & coursework |
| Exams & assignments | None | Required |
| Study around your role | Yes — 100% online | Often timetabled |
| National recognition (AQF 6) | Yes — identical | Yes |
Yes. BSB60420 is a formal, government-regulated AQF Level 6 qualification — identical in standing whether earned through RPL or classroom study.
Because BSB60420 sits on the AQF and is issued by an accredited RTO, employers, boards and recruiters recognise it as a senior leadership credential right across Australia.
RPL is not a shortcut to a lesser qualification. You're assessed against the exact same 10 units a classroom student completes — you simply prove you already meet them.
Training and assessment are delivered under a third-party arrangement with Asset College (RTO #31718), so your Advanced Diploma is issued by a Registered Training Organisation and verifiable on your USI.
Your qualification is recorded against your Unique Student Identifier, can be independently verified at any time, doesn't expire, and travels with you for your whole career.
BSB60420 is the credential that backs senior leadership and executive roles. It's the formal proof behind job titles like these:
Senior leadership skills are valued in every industry — corporate, government, health, construction, retail and not-for-profit. As one of the most recognised leadership courses and management courses in Australia, BSB60420 formalises what senior managers already do. Explore the field on our Leadership & Management careers & insights page, or browse the full Leadership and Management course category.
A one-off $1,935 qualification sits against senior-management salaries that run well into six figures — and a formal credential is often what unlocks the next promotion.
Salary figures are indicative averages from Australian job-market sources (Glassdoor, Indeed, PayScale, SalaryExpert and Robert Half, 2026) and vary by role, industry, experience and location. They indicate typical earnings for the occupation, not a guarantee of individual income or a promise of employment.
Real reviews from leaders and managers who turned their experience into a nationally recognised qualification with 3CIR.
Through RPL with 3CIR, the Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management costs a fixed $1,935 — all-inclusive and GST-free, with the current 10% discount applied. That single price covers your full assessment, dedicated assessor support, evidence guidance and certificate issuance, with no enrolment fees and no per-unit charges. Flexible payment is available: four fortnightly instalments with Afterpay, Klarna or Zip, or weekly direct debits (around $37 a week) over 12 months with DebitSuccess or GoCardless.
Yes. With RPL the entire process is completed online — there's no campus, no timetable and no exams. You submit a short online assessment, then upload evidence of your senior leadership and management experience for your assessor to map against the 10 units of BSB60420. If you'd prefer structured online study instead of RPL, that pathway is also available; otherwise RPL is the fastest way to get qualified online from your existing experience.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) — sometimes called learning recognition — is an assessment process, not a course. It converts your existing leadership and management experience into the nationally recognised BSB60420 Advanced Diploma. A qualified assessor compares evidence of what you already do at work against the units of competency, and awards the qualification where your experience meets the standard. Learn more about how RPL works.
Most applicants receive their Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management within four to eight weeks. The timeframe depends mainly on how quickly you can gather evidence — and most senior managers already have much of it in business plans, strategy papers, change initiatives and performance reports. The free assessment takes about two minutes and our team responds within 24–48 hours. There are no terms, classes or exams to wait for.
There are no formal entry requirements. For RPL, you'll typically need around two or more years in senior management, strategic leadership or executive roles — leading organisational change, developing business plans, managing innovation, owning budgets or providing leadership across an organisation. If you're unsure whether your experience is enough, the free assessment will confirm it quickly and at no cost.
Yes. BSB60420 is an AQF Level 6 qualification issued under Asset College (RTO #31718) and regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). It appears on your USI transcript and is recognised by employers, boards and industry bodies across every state and territory. An Advanced Diploma earned through RPL carries identical standing to one earned through study.
BSB60420 is made up of 10 units — five core and five electives. The five core units cover applying critical thinking for complex problem solving, leading and managing organisational change, providing leadership across the organisation, developing and implementing business plans, and managing innovation and continuous improvement. The electives cover areas such as organisational finance, strategy, workforce planning and communicating with influence. You can see the full unit list on the BSB60420 course page or on training.gov.au.
The Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB50420, AQF Level 5) focuses on leading teams and operational management. The Advanced Diploma (BSB60420, AQF Level 6) steps up to strategic and organisation-wide leadership — change, business planning, innovation and critical thinking at a senior level. If you already operate at that more senior level, the Advanced Diploma is the qualification that matches your experience. You can also explore the Diploma of Leadership and Management via RPL.
The Advanced Diploma supports senior roles such as senior manager, operations manager, general manager, department or division head, business manager, program manager, regional manager and executive or director positions. Senior leadership skills are valued across corporate, government, health, construction, retail and not-for-profit sectors.
Start with the free RPL assessment — it takes a couple of minutes, there's no obligation, and it confirms your eligibility and exact price. You can begin online, call us 24/7 on 1300 517 039, text 0429 774 862, email info@3cir.com, contact us here, or chat with us using the 24/7 online assistant. Our team responds within 24–48 hours.
Find out in minutes whether your leadership and management experience qualifies you for BSB60420 — free, online, no obligation.
The Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB60420) is a nationally recognised Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 6 qualification for senior managers and leaders who apply specialised knowledge to lead and manage across an organisation. Also written as the Advanced Diploma of Leadership & Management, it comprises 10 units of competency — five core and five electives — covering organisational change, leadership across the organisation, business planning, innovation and continuous improvement, and critical thinking. The qualification can be obtained through traditional study or through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), which assesses a candidate's existing workplace experience against the same competency standards. With 3CIR, the Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management is available through RPL online for a fixed, all-inclusive, GST-free fee of $1,935, typically completed within four to eight weeks. It is issued under Asset College (RTO 31718), regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), and holds the same standing as the equivalent qualification earned at TAFE or university.