Double Diploma: BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management + BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management
Become a highly capable and effective leader and project manager by combining the latest theories and practical approaches to leadership and management from AIM’s BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management with the broad range of skills required to plan, lead and execute the end-to-end delivery of your organisation’s projects from AIM’s BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management. This comprehensive program will enable you to effectively plan, execute and evaluate the work of your team while also taking the lead with confidence on projects, guided by the best practice principles outlined in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK®). The BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management from AIM is also endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management.
Who should undertake this qualification?
This is a widely focused and comprehensive course for those wishing to upskill in a number of leadership and management areas while building capability as a project manager. Designed for managers that have responsibility for a team or a business, as well as those who coordinate all aspects of the project management lifecycle, this program will allow you to effectively add leadership value and oversee project management practices in a broad range of roles across multiple industries and disciplines.
Possible career outcomes*
Potential career pathways for graduates of this qualification include roles such as a Business Manager, Project Administrator or Project Manager. Previous graduates of this program have gone on to professional and management roles across a wide variety of industries including Public Administration and Safety, Construction as well as Professional, Scientific and Technical Services.
*As per data from the Australian Government Department of Education and Training as well as the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.
Exclusive benefits for AIM students
PMI Partnership: Enjoy a 12-month PMI student membership, providing access to the latest project management standards, valuable networking opportunities, and a wealth of tools to support your studies and career, including AI Infinity – an AI-powered Coach for Project Professionals.
Smartsheet Premium Support Package: Receive a 12-month complimentary Smartsheet Premium Support Package (valued at AUD $492.00), a versatile tool for creating Gantt charts and enhancing your management practices.
These additions help us to ensure our students develop practical, real-world expertise while receiving comprehensive support throughout their learning journey.
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Units of Competency
These units of competency have been developed in consultation with industry experts along with our facilitators who draw upon real-life case studies and examples to ensure the knowledge you gain is practical and applicable to your role.
This table below reflects the core units (C) and pre-selected elective units (E) of this course.
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| BSBPMG530 | Manage project scope (C) - obtain project authorisation, develop a scope management plan and manage project scope controls. |
| BSBPMG531 | Manage project time (C) - determine and implement the project schedule and assess time management outcomes. |
| BSBPMG532 | Manage project quality (C) - determine quality requirements, implement quality control processes and use review and evaluation to make quality improvements. |
| BSBPMG533 | Manage project cost (C)- analyse and refine project costs to produce a budget to control project expenditure. |
| BSBPMG534 | Manage project human resources (C) - plan for human resources, provide training and development and lead the project team. |
| BSBPMG535 | Manage project information and communication (C) - ensure timely and appropriate collection, and dissemination of information. |
| BSBPMG536 | Manage project risk (C) - identify, analyse and monitor project risks and assess risk management outcomes. |
| BSBPMG540 | Manage project integration (C) - integrate and balance project functions to align with strategies and objectives. |
| BSBCMM511 | Communicate with influence (C) - present persuasively, negotiate effectively and lead productive meetings. |
| BSBCRT511 | Develop critical thinking in others (C) - identify critical and creative thinking concepts and approaches, and their application to a workplace context, facilitate relevant learning opportunities for others, and monitor team skill development. |
| BSBLDR523 | Lead and manage effective workplace relationships (C) - establish consultation and communication processes to recognise and support diverse workplace relationships. |
| BSBOPS502 | Manage business operational plans (C) - develop and implement an operational plan using a variety of information sources and consultation, communicate with stakeholders to explain the plan, and seek approvals, negotiate variations and engage work teams. |
| BSBPEF502 | Develop and use emotional intelligence (C) - increase self-awareness, improve relationship management and promote emotional intelligence in the workplace. |
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness (C) - desired behaviour and practices, communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders about team performance plans and team performance, and evaluate and take necessary corrective action regarding unresolved issues, concerns and problems. |
| BSBPMG538 | Manage project stakeholder engagement (E) - identify stakeholder interests, facilitate engagement and manage communications. |
| BSBPMG539 | Manage project governance (E) - apply policies and procedures and review project governance. |
| BSBCRT512 | Originate and develop concepts (E) - generate potential innovative solutions to identified issues, evaluate viability of ideas, present ideas and information to others, and refine chosen solution in response to feedback. |
| BSBLDR522 | Manage people performance (E) - develop workplans and performance indicators, monitor and assess team and individual performance, provide coaching and support, recognise excellence and ensure the achievement of performance standards. |
| BSBPEF501 | Manage personal and professional development (E) - develop personal work goals, plans and activities to meet work goals, measure personal work performance, including assessing competency against competency standards, and participate in development activities to develop professional competence. |
| BSBSTR501 | Establish innovative work environments (E) - establish procedures and practices that foster innovation in areas of work practice, reinforce the value of innovation to the vision and objectives of the organisation, and support innovation and collaboration of ideas to make improvements. |
BSBSTR502 | Facilitate continuous improvement (E) - develop systems and processes to enable continuous improvement through effective coaching and knowledge management practices. |
BSBTWK501 | Lead diversity and inclusion (E) - implement strategies to improve awareness of challenges experienced by individuals from diverse groups in the work team, follow procedures for handling complaints or harassment allegations, and promote the benefits of diversity to others both internally and externally. |
*This unit is included in both BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management and BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management and must be completed as part of both qualifications.
Additional Information
Completing the Double Diploma: BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management + BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management gives you the opportunity to explore further qualification opportunities such as the BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management.
You may also consider advancing your qualifications by pursuing a postgraduate pathway towards a full MBA. AIM offers the Graduate Certificate in Management, Graduate Diploma in Management and the Masters of Business Administration. Study is available in both online and face-to-face delivery modes.
For more information, speak to one of our Senior Training Advisors on 1300 658 337.
Entry requirements
To enrol in this course, you must be 18 years of age at time of enrolment; and demonstrate during the enrolment process that you have the skills and capability to succeed in the course as described in the Student Entry Criteria. Students are required to have a unique email address and a USI – unique student identifier. To succeed in this course, you should have an education level of year 12 (or equivalent) or Certificate IV – if not, you will need to meet the requirements in the admissions checklist, experience in the leadership and management / project management work environment and access to a workplace, be technologically literate with the ability to use word processing applications, have continuous internet access, be proficient in English – if English is not your first language, receive a satisfactory assessment in core LLN skills assessment.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Recognition of skills and knowledge gained through previous studies, work and life experiences may be used to award competency for Units of Competency within this qualification. Read more on Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer or call 1300 658 337.
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