BSB80120 Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning)

Formal recognition for senior learning and development leaders who design, execute and evaluate major organisational learning and capability initiatives.

Overview

Get recognised for the strategic learning and development expertise you have built over years of senior practice. The BSB80120 Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) is a nationally recognised qualification for professionals who generate and evaluate complex ideas and initiate, design and execute major learning and development functions within an organisation. Whether you have led strategic transformation, contributed to learning and development strategies or improved learning practice within an RTO, RPL lets you convert that real-world leadership experience into a formally recognised graduate-level credential.

Career Opportunities

RTO Manager

Directs an RTO's training services, budgets, staffing and compliance with regulatory reporting requirements.

Career Development Manager

Leads careers offices, guiding students on training pathways, placements, internships and career workshops.

RTO Education Advisor

Advises RTO clients and staff on suitable learning options and organisational development pathways.

Reference: training.gov.au

Benefits

Leadership RecognitionGet formal, nationally recognised acknowledgement of your expertise in organisational learning strategy and capability development.

Career AdvancementPositions you for senior roles such as RTO Director and can support credit pathways into postgraduate learning and development study.

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

Australian Vocational Training Academy Pty Ltd

RTO Code: 45879

Nationally Recognised

ASQA Registered

RPL Specialist

National Polytechnic of Australia Pty Ltd

RTO Code: 45960

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

Learning and development strategy documents you have contributed to or authored
Records showing how training needs were identified and analysed across teams or business units
Evidence of learning and development budgets or business cases you have prepared or contributed to
Strategic transformation plans you have led, including implementation and change records
Reports or presentations to senior leadership on organisational capability or transformation outcomes
Records of stakeholder engagement or communication you managed during a major change initiative
Documents showing how you designed, reviewed or improved learning practices, programs or methodologies
Evaluation frameworks, feedback data or reports used to assess and improve learning program quality
Records of continuous improvement initiatives you applied to learning and development systems or practices

Workplace Documents & Testimonials

Work samples such as strategies, reports or learning plans you have authored
Supervisor or client testimonials confirming your role and contribution
Meeting minutes or governance records showing your involvement and responsibilities
Records of professional development, training or courses you have completed

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

Labor Opportunity in Australian Industry

33,700Employed

44Median Age

1,600Annual Employment Growth

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

Industry Average Salary

$1,956Median per week

$101,712Yearly 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 a Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) through RPL without doing a postgraduate course?

Yes, if you've been working at a senior level in learning and development, that experience can be formally assessed against the BSB80120 units by the partner RTO through RPL. It's a genuine assessment of your capability and evidence, not a way of avoiding that process.

What evidence do I need for Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) RPL?

Useful evidence includes learning and development strategy documents you've contributed to or authored, along with records showing how training needs were identified and analysed across teams or business units. This kind of strategic, organisation-level evidence reflects the graduate diploma level of the qualification.

Is an RPL Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) the same as one from full-time study?

Yes, it's the identical AQF-registered BSB80120 qualification, issued by an ASQA-registered RTO no matter which pathway you use to get it. RPL doesn't create a lesser or different version of the qualification.

What roles can a Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) lead to?

This qualification supports roles such as RTO Manager, Career Development Manager and RTO Education Advisor, covering training services, budgets and career guidance. It suits people already working at this level in training or learning and development who want that experience formally recognised.

Secure your status as a certified learning and development professional today

Turn years of organisational learning leadership experience into a nationally recognised graduate qualification.