BSB60720 Advanced Diploma of Program Management

Formal recognition for individuals with specialised knowledge and skills in program management who direct, plan and lead a set of interrelated projects to achieve organisational objectives.

Overview

Turn years of hands-on program management experience into the BSB60720 Advanced Diploma of Program Management, a nationally recognised qualification for individuals who apply specialised knowledge and skills, together with experience in program management, across a range of enterprise and industry contexts. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows your experience directing or managing a program of interrelated projects to be formally assessed against this qualification rather than starting your learning over. Once your evidence is assessed and confirmed by our partner RTO, you hold the same AQF-recognised Advanced Diploma as anyone who completed the qualification through classroom-based study.

Career Opportunities

Program Manager

Manages or directs a program of interrelated projects, each with its own project manager, to achieve organisational objectives.

Project Director

Plans and monitors projects, implements and manages project parameters, and has overall responsibility for project strategy.

Project Management Section Leader

Manages multiple projects and may oversee the planning and implementation of all projects undertaken by an organisation.

Reference: training.gov.au

Benefits

Industry RecognitionFormal recognition of the program direction, planning and cross-project leadership skills you have already developed managing interrelated projects.

Career AdvancementProvides a pathway into further study, such as the Graduate Diploma of Portfolio Management, or into a senior program director role.

Our Trusted Partners Offering the Qualification

Brighton Pacific Pty. Ltd T/A Australia Institute of Business and Technology

RTO Code: 41138

Nationally Recognised

ASQA Registered

RPL Specialist

Reach Community College Pty Ltd

RTO Code: 40747

Nationally Recognised

ASQA Registered

RPL Specialist

Documents & Evidence you might require

General Documents

Your identification Documents
USI Number
Detailed Resume
Work Reference Letter(s)
Payslips
Previous Qualifications (If Any)

Project & Work Evidence

Project plans, schedules or scope documents you have developed
Budgets, cost estimates or financial reports you have managed
Risk registers or risk management plans you have prepared
Stakeholder communication or reporting records you have produced
Records showing you have led or supervised a team or work area
Performance management or staffing decision records you have made
Meeting minutes, status reports or governance documentation you have authored
Records showing you have monitored and evaluated project, program or business outcomes

Working Photos & Videos

Photos taken in a real workplace showing you leading or managing a project or team
You clearly visible in a leadership or management role in a professional setting
Videos recorded on site showing you performing management or leadership tasks
Each video approximately 90-120 seconds long

[NB: RTO might ask for more evidences based on qualification requirements]

Labor Opportunity in Australian Industry

158,500Employed

43Median Age

1,500Annual Employment Growth

Ref: Jobs and Skills Australia (Employed, Median Age, Annual Employment Growth)

Industry Average Salary

$2,130Median per week

$110,760Yearly income

Ref: Jobs and Skills Australia (Median per week, Yearly income)

How It Works

Once your Student Agreement is signed and your initial payment is confirmed, your RPL journey begins — here's what to expect at each stage.

Collect Your Evidence

Using your personalised checklist, gather evidence that demonstrates your skills and experience. This may include employment records, certificates, photos, videos, or supervisor references. Your Navigator will guide you every step of the way.

Receive Your Enrolment & RPL Docs

We'll send your Enrolment Form and LLN Assessment to complete first. Following that, you'll receive your SelfAssessment Form and Third-Party Verification Form to work through carefully before moving to the next step.

Submit Your Completed Forms

Complete and sign all required forms, then return them along with your full evidence portfolio. Ensure every section is filled in, all signatures are included, and all supporting documents are attached before submitting.

Assessment and Competency Review

Your RTO Assessor will review and map your evidence against the required unit competencies. Where further clarification is needed, a competency conversation will be conducted to confirm your knowledge and skills.

Outcome Issued

Once assessed as competent across all required units, the RTO will formally issue your certificate or Statement of Attainment. Your real-world experience is now officially recognised as a nationally accredited qualification.

Disclaimer: ATSR is a facilitator of RPL. Qualifications are issued by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) upon successful assessment.

Payment & Refund

Personalised quote after your consultation

Pricing based on your individual advised pathway

RTO name and all payment options included

No payment until you've accepted your quote

Refunds available in line with our policy

Payment options

✦ 4 interest-free instalments available

Debit / Credit Card

Bank Transfer

Payment Options

Your fees are confirmed before you commit — no surprises.

After your initial consultation, you'll receive a personalised quote that includes your total fee based on your individual advised pathway, the name of the assessing RTO, and all available payment options. No payment is required until you've reviewed and accepted your quote.

Refund Policy

We're committed to your outcome — and we back that with our refund policy.

Our navigators support you through the process to help ensure your portfolio meets the RTO's requirements before it's submitted. If the RTO finds your application ineligible after portfolio submission, you may be entitled to a refund of fees paid to ATSR, in accordance with our and the RTO's refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get the Advanced Diploma of Program Management through RPL instead of doing the full course?

Yes, if you can show you're already doing the work of a program manager, RPL lets a registered training organisation formally assess and recognise those skills against the qualification's requirements. It's a genuine assessment process, not a way around one — you still need to provide solid evidence that matches what's expected at this level.

What evidence do I need to apply for RPL for a Program Management Advanced Diploma?

You'll typically need documents that show you've actually managed programs of interrelated projects, such as project plans, schedules or scope documents you've developed, budgets or financial reports you've managed, risk registers you've prepared, and stakeholder communication records. The RTO assessor checks how well this evidence maps to the units in the qualification, so complete and current records give you the strongest case.

Is an RPL Advanced Diploma of Program Management the same as one from full-time study?

Yes, it's the exact same AQF-registered qualification, issued by the same ASQA-registered RTO, no matter which pathway you took to get it. RPL is simply a different route to demonstrate you already meet the standard — the certificate itself carries identical recognition on your record.

What jobs can I move into with this qualification?

This qualification lines up with roles like Program Manager, Project Director and Project Management Section Leader, where you're responsible for a program of interrelated projects or setting overall direction across multiple projects. Having the formal qualification behind your experience can support internal promotion or make you a stronger candidate for these more senior roles.

Secure your status as a certified program management professional today

Turn your program management experience into a nationally recognised Advanced Diploma qualification.