Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning)

The Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) is a one-year qualification for people who want to lead learning and development inside organisations. It sits at graduate diploma level on the Australian Qualifications Framework, which means it comes after a bachelor degree or equivalent experience. You will study how adults learn, how to design and evaluate training programs, how to manage a registered training organisation, and how to build a culture where learning is part of the job. The course is practical. You will look at case studies from Australian workplaces, work through compliance and quality requirements for vocational education and training, and practice designing sessions that actually change what people can do.

How the course is structured

Australian graduate diplomas are usually made up of eight to ten units of study, each worth a set number of credit points. At Durban International College, the exact unit list and credit points are published on the CRICOS register and the college's official page. You can expect a mix of core units in learning theory, assessment, and management, plus electives that let you focus on areas like e-learning, diversity, or organisational change. Teaching is delivered through a combination of face-to-face classes, online materials, and independent study. Assessment is by assignments, projects, presentations, and sometimes a work-based project where you apply what you learn to a real organisation. There is no separate honours year; the graduate diploma is a standalone qualification that can also be a pathway into a master's degree.

What you will learn

You will graduate able to analyse learning needs, design and deliver training that meets Australian quality standards, manage a training budget, lead a team of trainers, and evaluate whether a program is worth the money. You will also learn how to keep records that satisfy auditors and how to work with industry to make sure courses teach the right skills. The course suits people who already work in training, human resources, or management and want a formal qualification, as well as those changing careers into learning and development. If you are an international student, you can work up to 48 hours per fortnight while you study, and after you finish you may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream, which lets you stay and work in Australia. English requirements for this course are typically IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall, or an equivalent accepted by the college. Always check the official CRICOS page for the exact tuition, entry requirements, and unit list before you apply.

• Learning and development manager: Lead training strategy for a company, government department, or nonprofit.
• Training coordinator: Organise and schedule training programs, manage trainers, and track completion.
• Instructional designer: Create online and face-to-face courses for corporate, health, or education sectors.
• Registered training organisation (RTO) manager: Run a vocational education provider and keep it compliant with Australian standards.
• Human resources officer with a learning focus: Handle onboarding, skills audits, and staff development.
• Education consultant: Advise organisations on training needs and program evaluation.

Industries that hire graduates include corporate training, government, healthcare, community services, and private education providers. Some graduates go on to further study, such as a master's degree in education or management.