Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management

The Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management at Nexgen Institute of Australia is a one-year course for people who want to run teams, projects and business units. It sits at the diploma level of the Australian Qualifications Framework, above a Certificate IV and below a bachelor degree. You will study how organisations plan, how budgets work, how to lead people through change, and how to manage risk and operational performance. Class work leans on real workplace cases, so you are often asked to apply a concept to an organisation you know rather than memorise theory.

How the course is structured

Australian diplomas are built from units of study, each carrying credit points. Nexgen Institute of Australia delivers the course over one year, and the exact term structure, unit list and credit points are set out on the official course page and the CRICOS register entry for course code 113315H. Assessment is usually a mix of assignments, reports, presentations and practical tasks. Some units may include a work placement or simulated workplace project, which is common in management qualifications. Confirm the placement arrangements and unit sequence with the institute before you enrol.

What you will learn

You will practise writing business plans, leading a team meeting, managing a budget, and handling a difficult performance conversation. The course builds skills in communication, decision-making, planning and problem-solving. You also look at how Australian organisations meet workplace health and safety, anti-discrimination and fair work obligations. These are the skills employers ask for when they promote someone into a supervisor or coordinator role.

Who it suits

This course suits people already working in a team leader or office supervisor role who want a formal qualification, and people changing careers into management. It also suits international students who want an Australian qualification before moving into a bachelor degree, because diploma study can sometimes count as credit towards further study. If you are an international student, you can work up to 48 hours per fortnight while your course is in session. After you finish, you may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream, depending on your visa situation. Check the current rules with the Department of Home Affairs. English entry for international applicants is usually IELTS Academic 6.0 to 6.5 overall, with TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the institute's own English programmes accepted as equivalents. Tuition is published on the CRICOS register. Always confirm fees, intake dates and English requirements on the official Nexgen Institute of Australia page or the CRICOS entry for 113315H.

• Team leader or supervisor in retail, hospitality, logistics or office administration
• Office manager or business support coordinator
• Project support officer or coordinator
• Operations coordinator in a small to medium business
• Customer service manager
• Assistant manager in a franchise or branch network
• Administration officer in government or community organisations

These roles appear across Australian industries including retail, hospitality, health administration, construction services, manufacturing, transport and logistics, and the public sector. Some graduates use the diploma as a pathway into a bachelor degree in business or management.