AQF 8 GRADUATE DIPLOMA RPL — ABOVE A BACHELOR'S DEGREE

Already Leading at Executive Level? Get the Graduate Diploma to Prove It

Recognition of Prior Learning converts your executive leadership experience — strategic planning, organisational development, portfolio governance — into Australia's highest vocational qualification. AQF Level 8 sits above a Bachelor's degree. No exams, no classrooms.

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Level 8

Above
Bachelor's

$1,900

Median Weekly
Earnings (ABS)

4–8wk

Average
Turnaround

5.0

Star Rating
Google

LEADERSHIP

BSB80120

Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning)

$3,650$3,28510% OFF

AQF Level 8

100% RPL · No study

All-inclusive · GST-free

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LEADERSHIP

BSB80320

Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership

$3,650$3,28510% OFF

AQF Level 8

100% RPL · No study

All-inclusive · GST-free

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT

BSB80220

Graduate Diploma of Portfolio Management

$3,650$3,28510% OFF

AQF Level 8

100% RPL · No study

All-inclusive · GST-free

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Prices shown include a 10% discount — currently applied to all qualifications. All pricing is all-inclusive, GST-free.

Asset College RTO 31718

AQF Level 8 — Above Bachelor's

Rated 5.0 Stars

No Hidden Fees · GST-Free

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

Is a Graduate Diploma Right for You?

If you've spent years leading at a senior level, your executive experience likely already qualifies you.

👔

Directors & C-Suite Executives

You set organisational strategy, lead transformation, and make decisions that shape entire businesses. That's exactly what AQF Level 8 measures.

CEOs · COOs · CFOs · Directors · Vice Presidents

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Senior Managers & General Managers

You manage departments, develop other leaders, and deliver results across multiple programs. Your portfolio governance experience exceeds Graduate Diploma requirements.

GMs · Regional Managers · Heads of Department · PMO Heads

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Consultants & Advisors

You advise organisations on strategy, learning design, risk management, or transformation. A Graduate Diploma formalises the expertise your clients already pay for.

Management consultants · Strategy advisors · L&D consultants

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Business Owners & Entrepreneurs

You've built and led a business. Your strategic decision-making, leadership development, and organisational design experience demonstrates executive-level competency.

Founders · Managing Directors · Principal Partners

Find Out What You Qualify For — Free Assessment

No obligation · Takes 2 minutes · Our team responds within 24–48 hours

3 SIMPLE STEPS

How RPL Turns Experience Into a Qualification

No study, no exams — just your real work experience, formally recognised.

Submit Your Free Assessment

Fill in your details and tell us about your work experience. It takes 2 minutes and costs nothing.

⏱ 2 minutes · 100% free

We Review & Guide You

Our team personally reviews your background, identifies every qualification you're eligible for, and guides your evidence gathering.

📋 Response in 24–48 hours

Get Your Qualification

Your nationally recognised Graduate Diploma is awarded. Digital copy emailed instantly, hard copy posted to your address.

🎓 Qualified in 4–8 weeks

Start Step 1 — Free Assessment

No obligation · No upfront cost · We handle everything

WATCH — 2 MINUTES

See How Simple Getting Qualified Really Is

Watch how 3CIR converts your real work experience into a nationally recognised qualification.

No Exams

No Classrooms

100% RPL

Qualified in 4–8 Weeks

INTERACTIVE CALCULATOR

See How Much More You Could Earn

Estimate your potential salary uplift after getting your Graduate Diploma — based on your industry and experience.

Your Industry

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Current Hourly Rate

$35

$20/hr$75/hr

Years of Experience

3 yrs

1 year25 years

YOUR ESTIMATED ANNUAL UPLIFT

+$0

per year with a Graduate Diploma qualification

+$0

Weekly

0 wks

Payback Period

+$0

5-Year Total

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Estimates based on ABS Employee Earnings Cat. 6333.0, August 2025 with industry multipliers. Figures are estimates only and individual outcomes may vary.

ABS VERIFIED DATA

What Qualified Australians Actually Earn

Real median weekly earnings by qualification level — Australian Bureau of Statistics, August 2025.

$42.90

Median Hourly
Rate (ABS)

80%

Employment Rate
With Qualification

3.4%

Annual Wage
Growth (WPI)

No Qualification

$1,000/wk

Certificate II

$1,300/wk

Cert III / IV

$1,400/wk

Diploma / Adv Dip

$1,462/wk

Graduate Diploma ★
$1,900/wk

THE COST OF NOT QUALIFYING

$46,800/yr

The annual earnings gap between no qualification ($1,000/wk) and Graduate Diploma ($1,900/wk). Your $3,285 investment pays itself back in under 4 weeks.

Source: ABS Employee Earnings Cat. 6333.0, August 2025 · ABS Education & Work May 2025 · ABS WPI December 2025

YOUR QUALIFICATION PATHWAY

Where Graduate Diploma Fits in Your Career

Graduate Diploma is the pinnacle. As your experience grows, RPL can take you higher — all without going back to study.

AQF LEVEL 2

Certificate II

★ Starting point

$550$495

$1,300/wk

Median earnings (ABS)

+$15,600/yr

vs no qualification

4–8 weeks

RPL turnaround

AQF LEVEL 3

Certificate III

$850$765

$1,400/wk

Median earnings

+$20,800/yr

vs no qualification

4–8 weeks

RPL turnaround

AQF LEVEL 4

Certificate IV

$1,150$1,035

$1,400/wk

Median earnings

+$20,800/yr

vs no qualification

4–8 weeks

RPL turnaround

AQF LEVEL 5

Diploma

$1,500$1,350

$1,462/wk

Median earnings

+$24,024/yr

vs no qualification

4–8 weeks

RPL turnaround

AQF LEVEL 6

Advanced Diploma

$2,150$1,935

$1,462/wk

Median earnings

+$24,024/yr

vs no qualification

4–8 weeks

RPL turnaround

AQF LEVEL 8 — YOU ARE HERE

Graduate Diploma

$3,650$3,285

$1,900/wk

Median earnings

+$46,800/yr

vs no qualification

4–8 weeks

RPL turnaround

Prices shown include a 10% discount — currently applied to all qualifications. All pricing is all-inclusive, GST-free.

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VERIFIED REVIEWS

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SIDE-BY-SIDE COMPARISON

RPL vs Traditional Study — The Smarter Path

See how getting your Graduate Diploma through RPL compares to traditional study.

Feature

RPL with 3CIR ★ RECOMMENDED

Traditional Study

Cost

$3,285 (10% off applied)

$20,000–$60,000+

Time

4–8 weeks

6–12 months

Exams

None required

Multiple assessments

Study Load

Zero — based on experience

10–15 hrs/week

Qualification

Identical AQF credential

Same AQF credential

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ABOUT GRADUATE DIPLOMA RPL

A Graduate Diploma sits at AQF Level 8 — above a Bachelor’s degree — in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). It is the highest vocational qualification available in Australia, demonstrating executive-level mastery in strategic leadership, organisational learning, or portfolio governance. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a nationally regulated assessment pathway that evaluates a person’s existing skills and senior leadership experience against these advanced competency requirements — enabling experienced executives to receive formal credentials without further study. Graduate Diploma qualifications through RPL are issued by Asset College (RTO 31718), regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), and carry identical standing to qualifications obtained through traditional postgraduate study.

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Graduate Diploma RPL — Your Questions Answered

Everything you need to know about getting your Graduate Diploma through RPL.

How much does a Graduate Diploma cost with 3CIR?

All three Graduate Diploma qualifications are $3,285 each with the current 10% discount applied (normally $3,650). This is all-inclusive with no hidden fees and GST-free. Flexible payment plans are available through Afterpay, Klarna, Zip, GoCardless, and DebitSuccess. The initial RPL assessment is always 100% free with zero obligation.

What is a Graduate Diploma qualification?

Certificate II sits at Level 2 of the Australian Qualifications Framework. It covers foundational workplace competencies — communication, teamwork, time management, digital literacy, problem solving, and workplace health and safety. It's the entry-level nationally recognised qualification and your starting point for building a credential portfolio. Anyone who has been working in any role for 1–2 years likely already has the skills Certificate II covers.

How long does Graduate Diploma RPL take?

Most Graduate Diploma qualifications are awarded in 4–8 weeks from the point you submit your evidence — some in as little as 3 weeks with well-organised documentation. The free assessment form takes 2 minutes to complete, and our team responds within 24–48 hours. No exams, no assignments, no classroom attendance required. You can complete everything while working full-time.

Is a Graduate Diploma higher than a Bachelor’s degree?

Yes — Graduate Diploma is AQF Level 8, one level above a Bachelor’s degree (Level 7). Every Graduate Diploma issued through 3CIR is delivered under Asset College (RTO 31718) and sits on the Australian Qualifications Framework. It carries the same weight as any university-issued Graduate Diploma. Your credential appears on your USI transcript and is recognised by employers, industry bodies, and government agencies across Australia.

What evidence do I need for Graduate Diploma RPL?

Common evidence includes your resume, job descriptions, performance reviews, references, and training certificates. For Certificate II specifically, we're looking for evidence of foundational workplace skills — teamwork, communication, time management, and basic safety awareness. Most of this is already in your inbox or filing cabinet. Our team provides templates, checklists, and personal support to help you gather everything. You don't need any documents to start the free assessment.

What is the difference between the three Graduate Diplomas?

Each targets a different executive competency. Management Learning (BSB80120) focuses on developing organisational learning capability — designing training, mentoring leaders, and building workforce capability. Strategic Leadership (BSB80320) covers strategic planning, organisational transformation, and leading at the executive level. Portfolio Management (BSB80220) focuses on governing multiple programs and projects as a coordinated portfolio. Many senior professionals qualify for more than one. Our free assessment identifies all qualifications you’re eligible for.

Your Executive Experience Deserves Executive-Level Credentials. Let's Make It Official.

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Training and assessment are delivered under a third-party arrangement with Asset College RTO #31718.