OPEC College

This course is Nationally Recognised Training.

BSB50120

Diploma of BUSINESS

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.

Earn your Diploma of Business with OPEC College!

Ready to accelerate your business career? Our BSB50120 Diploma of Business program, tailored to your experience and expertise, is the ultimate shortcut to achieving your professional goals. Recognising the value of your prior learning and industry experience, our RPL pathway empowers you to transform your practical knowledge into a nationally recognized qualification. Elevate your skill set in areas such as strategic planning, effective leadership, innovative marketing strategies, and efficient operational management.

Designed for busy professionals, our RPL process is efficient and flexible, allowing you to focus on what truly matters: advancing your career. Our experienced assessors guide you through the recognition process, ensuring a seamless journey towards obtaining your diploma. Experience the satisfaction of formally acknowledging your expertise while opening doors to new opportunities in the dynamic world of business. Enroll now and fast-track your way to success with
the BSB50120 Diploma of Business through RPL!

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.

*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
  • BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development
  • BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
  • BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement
  • BSBWHS521 Ensure a safe workplace for a work area
  • BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence

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

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)

Students over the age of 40 may be eligible for funding. Click on the button below to know more about the Skills Checkpoint for Older Workers (SCOW) Program.