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Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning)

BSB80120

You have the strategic expertise to shape organisational capability and lead complex learning functions. Your years of designing and executing major development initiatives deserve formal recognition at the graduate level. Start with a free skills review to see how your leadership experience aligns with this qualification.

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About This Qualification

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply highly specialised knowledge and skills in the field of organisational learning and capability development. Individuals in these roles generate and evaluate complex ideas. They also initiate, design and execute major learning and development functions within an organisation. Typically, they would have full responsibility and accountability for the personal output and work of others. This qualification may apply to leaders and managers in an organisation where learning is used to build organisational capability. The job roles that relate to this qualification may also include RTO Manager and RTO Director. Licensing/Regulatory Information No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Qualification Code

BSB80120

Training Package

BSB — Business Services Training Package

AQF Level

Graduate Diploma

Total Units

8 (3 core + 5 elective)

Entry Requirements

No

RPL It Status: Available

Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.

Career Outcomes

According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:

RoleResponsibilities
RTO ManagerDirecting the strategic training services and compliance frameworks of a Registered Training Organisation.
Career Development ManagerLeading educational offices to provide high-level career guidance and industry placement programs.
RTO Education AdvisorProviding specialised advice on learning options and capability building for staff and clients.

Delivering Registered Training Organisations

All assessment and qualification issuance for this qualification is carried out by one of the following partner RTOs, each of which holds BSB80120 on their scope of registration with ASQA:

Which RTO will deliver my qualification? The delivering RTO will be confirmed during your skills review and prior to enrolment. Your qualification will be issued directly by the delivering RTO and is nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Fees

Final pricing will be confirmed before enrolment.

You will receive a detailed, personalised quote — including the total fee, payment terms, interest-free payment plan options, and the name of the delivering RTO — before you are asked to enrol or make any payment.

Refund policy:If RPL It is unable to process your application, you will receive a full refund of any fees paid to RPL It. Once your portfolio has been submitted to the RTO for assessment, the RTO's refund policy applies. Details will be provided before enrolment.

Indicative Timeframes

✓ What we control

  • • Guiding you through evidence gathering
  • • Submitting a complete portfolio to the RTO
  • • Following up on your behalf

⏳ What we don't control

  • • The RTO's assessment workload
  • • The assessor's evaluation timeline
  • • The qualification issuance process

Based on our experience, the majority of RPL candidates receive their qualification within 4–6 weeks of their complete evidence portfolio being submitted to the RTO. Individual timeframes vary based on qualification complexity, evidence completeness, and RTO capacity.

Roles & Responsibilities

RPL It AustraliaDelivering RTO
RoleStudent support serviceRegistered Training Organisation
Initial skills review✅
Evidence gathering guidance✅
Formal assessment✅ Qualified assessors
Assessment judgement✅ Made by the RTO
Gap trainingAvailable if required (delivered by RTO)
Qualification issuance✅ Issued by the RTO
Complaints & appealsOwn complaints process✅ RTO process applies to assessments

RPL It Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 55 689 826 917) is not an RTO and does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.

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Could RPL Be Right for You?

Experience can be evidence.

RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.

RPL typically involves:

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A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements

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Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency

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Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation

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If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise

ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice

RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.

Our approach:

“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”

What Kind of Experience Counts?

If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:

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Work History & Roles

  • ✓Comprehensive CV detailing executive L&D leadership
  • ✓Position descriptions for senior management or RTO Director roles
  • ✓Organisational charts showing accountability for team outputs
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Strategic Leadership

  • ✓Strategic transformation plans and implementation records
  • ✓Board reports on organisational capability and learning ROI
  • ✓Development strategies for large-scale learning functions
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Learning Practice

  • ✓Evidence of designing improved learning practices
  • ✓Evaluation frameworks for complex educational programs
  • ✓Strategic workforce development and capability gap analyses
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RTO Management

  • ✓Financial plans and managed budgets for training services
  • ✓Recruitment and performance records for training staff
  • ✓Compliance and quality assurance documentation for RTO operations
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This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about this qualification and RPL.

How do I get started with RPL for this qualification?▾
The process begins with a free skills review where we evaluate your organisational learning and management experience. If your background aligns, your dedicated consultant will guide you in compiling an evidence portfolio, which is then formally assessed by a qualified assessor from our partner RTO.
Is an RPL qualification the same as one from full-time study?▾
Yes. A qualification achieved through Recognition of Prior Learning is identical to one earned through traditional study. It is nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework and holds the same weight with employers and regulatory bodies.
How long does the process typically take?▾
Once your evidence portfolio is submitted to the RTO, the assessment process typically takes between 4 to 6 weeks. The total timeframe depends on how quickly you can gather your documentation with our guidance.
What kind of evidence is required for a Graduate Diploma level qualification?▾
As a high-level qualification, evidence usually includes strategic learning and development plans, organisational capability frameworks, policy development documents, and reports demonstrating your accountability for large-scale learning functions and team leadership.
Can my experience in corporate leadership development be used as evidence?▾
Absolutely. If you have been responsible for initiating, designing, and executing major learning functions or generating complex organisational ideas, your experience is highly relevant to the units of competency in this qualification.
Does this qualification focus on strategic organisational learning?▾
Yes, it is designed for individuals in senior roles who apply highly specialised knowledge to organisational learning and capability development. It focuses on the ability to generate complex ideas and execute major L&D functions at a strategic level.
Is an RPL qualification the same as one obtained through full-time study?▾
Yes. RPL is a legitimate form of assessment within the Australian VET system. The qualification issued is identical to one obtained through any other mode of delivery and is nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Who assesses my evidence?▾
Your evidence is assessed by a qualified assessor employed or contracted by the delivering Registered Training Organisation (RTO) — not by RPL It. The assessor holds the credentials required under the 2025 Standards for RTOs and has current industry experience.
What if gaps are identified in my skills?▾
If the assessor identifies areas where your evidence does not fully demonstrate competency, the RTO can provide gap training. The RTO will discuss any associated requirements or costs with you if this becomes necessary. Gap training is targeted to the specific areas identified and is designed to help you meet the full requirements of the qualification.
What if I don’t have enough experience for RPL?▾
If the initial skills review indicates that RPL is not suitable for you at this time, we’ll let you know honestly and discuss alternative options. We would rather direct you to the right pathway than enrol you in a process that won’t lead to a successful outcome.
How long does the RPL process take?▾
Based on our experience, the majority of RPL candidates receive their qualification within 4–6 weeks of their complete evidence portfolio being submitted to the RTO. However, this is an average based on past outcomes — not a guarantee. Factors include qualification complexity, evidence completeness, whether gap training is required, and the RTO’s current assessment capacity.
Can I do this from outside Australia?▾
This depends on the specific qualification. Many qualifications are based on Australian codes, standards, and legislation, and some require access to an Australian workplace for assessment. If you are based outside Australia, please contact us to discuss whether RPL is feasible for your circumstances.

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