Diploma ofBusiness(Operations)
Australia's leading accredited business qualification. Run operations, lead teams, manage budgets and step into executive, founder or general business roles — 100% online, around your current job, with full Skills Recognition for existing experience.
- Duration
- Up to 12 months
- Most finish faster
- Delivery
- 100% online + RPL
- Self-paced
- Outcome
- Operations role
- Run the business
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"We didn't build this for everyone. We built it for the people who actually do the work."
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Every business needs operators.
Every Australian business needs people who can run the day-to-day — manage operations, lead teams, control budgets and keep the wheels turning. The BSB50120 Diploma is the qualification employers and founders rely on to prove it.
It opens doors into operations, business development, marketing, HR, office management and small-business ownership — across every industry in Australia.
From coordinator to founder.
The qualification employers expect.
Average total package per annum, Australia 2026. Sources: Hays Salary Guide 2026, Seek, Payscale, Glassdoor, Indeed. Figures indicative only.
Beyond the Classroom.
Getting qualified is just the start. Choose the path that fits — fast-track with Skills Recognition, or learn the framework from scratch with Full Study.
Skills Recognition.
Already have the experience? Apply to have it formally assessed through our recognised Skills Recognition program.
Full Study.
Starting fresh? No experience needed. Learn the framework from the ground up — on your laptop, at your own pace, around your lifestyle and commitments. Just two hours a week is all it takes.
Turn experience into a qualification.
2+ years on the job? Your experience may already meet the standard.
You may be eligible if you've done:
- Currently leading a team, crew or department
- Supervisor, team leader or 2IC experience
- Operations, project or program management
- Budget, P&L or financial reporting responsibility
- Coaching, mentoring or performance management
- Business development or stakeholder management
Done-for-you and fully supported. We handle the evidence, you focus on the work. Any remaining units finish 100% online, at your own pace.
How it works
- 1
Complete the assessment online or by phone.
- 2
Get your results.
- 3
Discuss investment and payment options.
- 4
Formalise your pathway.
- 5
Connect with our local support team.
- 6
We submit your licence application.
Case Study.
Year 1
Got Diploma qualified.
Sophie was the team lead everyone leaned on inside a fast-growing Sydney construction services business — rosters, weekly reporting, the messy stuff that keeps a place running. She had none of it on paper. Her day-to-day ops experience was mapped across into the Diploma and she finished the rest online in the evenings.
Year 2
Promoted to Operations Manager.
Six months after handing in the last assessment, Sophie was promoted to Operations Manager. Thirty-five people, hiring, systems, weekly performance reviews. Her total package lifted around $32K and she finally had a title to match the work.
Year 3
Took the State Operations seat.
By year three Sophie was running State Operations across NSW and the ACT — a $14M operating budget in her hands and a direct line to the GM. The Diploma was the formal ticket the board wanted before signing off on the promotion.
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Trusted by industry.
Proven results.
We have worked with representatives with just about every major construction, energy and mining company in the country.
- Australian owned and nationally represented. Run by construction pros who know how it really works.
- Recognised by state and federal government, industry bodies and building commissions.
- Trainers are real industry builders. Built for the real world by people who've worked in it.
- Easy to use learning systems that lower the barriers and make it simple to win.
- Flexible payment options and discounts. We'll find a financial fit for your circumstance.
12 units. Your pace.
12 nationally recognised units delivered online in clear modules. You have up to 12 months to complete, but most students finish faster with Skills Recognition for prior leadership, supervision or management experience.
How much time?
2 focused hours a week and you're moving.
Built for working managers. 2 focused hours a week and most students are tracking comfortably ahead of the 12-month finish line. Consistency beats intensity, and you're fully supported by our local Aussie team every step of the way.
Curriculum
Built around what managers actually do.
Leading people, communicating with influence, managing budgets, building emotional intelligence, running meetings and driving continuous improvement. Every unit maps to a real task a manager faces every week.
- BSBPEF501Manage personal and professional development
- BSBXCM501Lead communication in the workplace
- BSBCRT511Develop critical thinking in others
- BSBTWK503Manage meetings
Everything included when you enrol.
- Structured onboarding
- Unlimited support through your program
- 24/7 access to your online platform
- Phone and email support, 5 days a week
- Skills Recognition available any time
- Business Start Up coaching available with our Founder. Application process applies.
- Plus receive a free copy of 10 Levels of Leadership. The executive playbook for stepping into senior roles — decision frameworks, team leadership and career progression.
Get started in 3 easy steps.
Free consultation.
Map your licensing requirements and get a pathway built around your situation. No upfront payment, start immediately.
Payment options.
See every finance and payment option and pick what fits. Up to 12 month interest free plans and 24 month finance available.
Enrolment & onboarding.
Get personally enrolled and onboarded, receive your credentials, and plug straight into our support team. Done.
Common questions.
BSB50120 is the nationally recognised Diploma of Business (Operations) — an AQF Level 5 qualification covering operations, leadership, finance, HR, projects and risk. It's ideal for coordinators, office managers, team leaders, founders and anyone stepping into a broader business role.
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