
This course is Nationally Recognised Training.

BSB50120
Diploma of BUSINESS (Organisational Development)
This diploma is for individuals who have developed and demonstrated their business knowledge through critical thinking skills, communication strategies, and knowledge of other relevant business resources. The course focuses particularly on validating an individual’s ability to build these skills in others within their workplace and the skills needed to manage and lead teams or businesses. With the addition of specialisations, people will be able to validate their specialised focus: business development, compliance, leadership, operations, organisational development, or procurement.
BSB50120 Diploma of Business Organisational Development with OPEC College!
Are you an experienced professional looking to take your career in business and organisational development to the next level? The BSB50120 Diploma of Business (Organisational Development) Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) program offers a streamlined pathway for individuals with existing expertise to earn a nationally recognised qualification. Harness your years of practical knowledge and skills to fast-track your diploma journey. Our RPL
program acknowledges your prior experiences on cutting-edge methodologies, change management techniques, and leadership strategies that are shaping today’s competitive business landscape.
Embrace the recognition you deserve and open doors to new possibilities in your career journey. Enroll today to embark on a transformative learning experience that aligns with your skills and aspirations.
How to Achieve the Qualification
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Personalised to your needs, available on all OPEC College qualifications
RPL can provide you with nationally recognised qualifications through converting your existing skills, knowledge and experience, gained through prior work or study, into formal competencies. Gain qualifications simply through providing evidence of relevant knowledge and skills you have gained through previous work.

Free skills assessment
Fill in our pre-assessment form and we'll give you the guidance you need for the next steps to achieving your career and qualification goals.

Evidence portfolio and review
We work with you to provide evidence and we conduct gap training if needed

You're now qualified!
Your new certifications are Nationally recognised and issued by our Registered Training Organisation (RTO). You are now ready to pursue your new career opportunities!
Our RPL Process
Course Details and Structure
RPL is achieved at your own pace with our support for your evidence gathering process. This is typically completed within 2 to 4 weeks.
- Nationally Recognised Training, accredited with ASQA under the Australian Training Framework
*We have open enrollment which means you can start whenever you are ready.
Units that will be assessed
Total number of units = 12 (5 core units plus 7 elective units)
Core units
- BSBCRT511 Develop critical thinking in others
- BSBFIN501 Manage budgets and financial plans
- BSBOPS501 Manage business resources
- BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
- BSBXCM501 Lead communication in the workplace
Elective Units
- BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans
- BSBOPS504 Manage business risk
- BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement
- BSBPEF401 Manage personal health and wellbeing
- BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
- BSBHRM531 Coordinate health and wellness programs
- BSBWHS521 Ensure a safe workplace for a work area
NOTE: The elective unit options listed represent the OPEC College approved elective unit options offered. This is a reduced list from the qualification packaging rules specified electives list. If you would like an elective unit that is not included in this list, please speak to your Trainer/Assessor.
Work Outcomes & Career Pathways
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Course Fees
- Full RPL Achieved – $1695.00
Enrolment fee of $500 and the balance may be paid upon completion.

Payment Options
A range of flexible payment plans are available and can be set up at the enrolment stage.
Current government funding models possibly available to OPEC College students are found on the Funding page, click here for more information.
Entry Requirements
Formal Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, however please read through the following information to assess if you have the English language and literacy skills necessary to successfully complete this course.
Enrolment Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Testing
If you cannot meet any of the above suggested entry requirements, which are a guide only and not mandatory, and you would still like to enrol into this course, it is a procedure during our enrolment process to email everyone a link to participate in a short online LLN test that will check your current learning, reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy skills and from these results, allow us to offer you the necessary support needed, if any, to help you successfully complete this course.
Technical Requirements
Please see the technical requirements below, as you will need access to a modern personal computer and the internet to study this course. In addition, you will need to be able to use this computer, including basic word processing, use of Microsoft Office software and electronic communication platforms and internet search engines.
Windows PC / Laptop / Tablet: Windows 7 (or higher) • Latest version of Chrome • Microsoft Office (2010 or higher) • Latest Flash Player • Latest Adobe PDF Reader
Apple Mac: Mac OS X 10.6 (or higher) • Latest version of Chrome or Safari • Microsoft Office for Mac (2010 or higher) • Latest Flash Player • Latest Adobe PDF Reader
Android: Android latest version • Latest version of Chrome
iPhone & iPad: iOS latest version • Latest version of Chrome (*Students using an iPad or iPhone will need to upload documents from a Laptop, PC or have a Dropbox account)