Diploma · Business and Procurement

Start Building a Future in Procurement

Maybe you handle orders and suppliers, and want the whole job. This course covers supplier relationships, supply chains, ethics and budgets. Online and self-paced, it is built for people in work.

From $54per week
12 monthsfull-time study
12 unitshand-selected
Onlineself-paced
At a Glance

Course Snapshot

CourseBSB50120 Diploma of Business (Procurement)
DurationApprox. 12 months full-time
Study ModeOnline, self-paced
Units12 hand-selected units
Entry18 or older, ACSF Level 3
PaymentsFrom $54 a week
Comes with
  • Nationally recognised training
  • Unlimited one-on-one support
  • 24-month enrolment period
  • Workplace-based assessments
Who It’s For

Why Do This Course

Own The Whole Buying Job

Buying is one slice of procurement. Here you learn strategy, supplier partnerships, contracts and supply chains, so you run the function instead of the orders.

Sharpen What You Do Now

Already in supply or purchasing? You add ethical sourcing, records systems and budget control, backed by proven ways of working.

Study Around A Full Week

There are no set classes and no fixed deadlines. Assessments draw on the work in front of you, so study and job overlap.

Where The Skills Fit

Where These Skills Could Take You

Anywhere goods move, someone buys them. These skills are wanted in retail, manufacturing, fast-moving consumer goods and car dealerships. The work is easy to picture: choosing suppliers, holding them to the deal, and keeping stock and spend in line.

Procurement Officer

Contract Manager

Category Manager

Supplier Relations Manager

Purchasing Manager

Roles where these skills are useful, not promised outcomes. Every role is different, and some need more study or experience.

The Course

What You'll Learn

Twelve units across sourcing, contracts, money and systems.

01
Suppliers And Supply Chains
Find them, keep them honest, and keep the goods moving.
BSBPRC502 Manage supplier relationships
BSBPRC504 Manage a supply chain
BSBPRC505 Manage ethical procurement strategy
02
Contracts And Money
Hold the contract and the budget without surprises.
PSPPCM008 Manage contract performance
PSPPCM009 Finalise contracts
BSBFIN501 Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBOPS501 Manage business resources
03
Running A Better Function
Lead the talking, track the records, improve the process.
BSBXCM501 Lead communication in the workplace
BSBCRT511 Develop critical thinking in others
BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement
BSBINS512 Monitor business records systems
BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
Included

What You’ll Get

In the Course

  • BSB50120 Diploma of Business, specialising in procurement
  • Supplier and supply chain work, plus ethical sourcing strategy
  • Contract performance, from award through to close
  • Budgets and records systems, the money and the paper trail

As a Student

  • Unlimited study support, one-on-one with industry coaches
  • Online and self-paced, no scheduled classes or tutorials
  • 24/7 access, fit study around work and life
  • Recognition of prior learning, may credit units and speed things up
Why This One

What Makes It Different

Three things stand out in this course.

01
Contracts, Start To Finish

Two units cover managing contract performance and finalising contracts. That is the part most buyers never get taught.

02
Evidence From Your Own Work

Assessments are workplace based. You apply the unit to the job and hand back what you did.

03
Built With Industry

Content is created in partnership with industry leaders and designed with industry experts.

The Credentials

What You'll Earn

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED COURSE

BSB50120 Diploma of Business (Procurement)

Nationally recognised training awarded by the Australian Government

A Nationally Recognised Course

You finish with BSB50120 Diploma of Business (Procurement), recognised and respected across Australia.

Two Study Pathways

You can move into the Diploma of Logistics or the Diploma of Leadership and Management next.

Work You Can Show

Assessments are based on workplace evidence, so you finish with proof of what you did.

Getting Started

How It Works

Step one

Send Your Enquiry

Tell us the course you want and how to reach you.

Step two

Talk It Through

A course advisor calls to answer your questions.

Step three

Check The Basics

You confirm your age and English and maths level.

Step four

Pick Your Plan

Choose a payment plan that suits your budget, then start.

The Investment

How to Get Started

From $54 / week
Pay on a flexible plan that can be tailored to your budget.
Flexible payment plans
Tailored to your budget
Upfront option available
30-day cooling-off period
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Good to Know

Common Questions

Do I need experience to get in?

There is no formal prerequisite. You must be 18 or older and able to work at ACSF Level 3 English and maths. Some procurement or supply chain experience is recommended before you start.

What is the difference between procurement and purchasing?

Procurement is the whole process of getting goods and services for a company. Purchasing is one part of it, covering the buying, receiving and payment.

How long will it take?

Full-time takes about 12 months. Part-time takes about 14 to 16 months. You get a 24-month enrolment period, plus extension and deferral options.

What does it cost each week?

From $54 a week on a flexible plan tailored to your budget. There is also an upfront option. The college is a fee-for-service provider.

How does study work?

It is online and self-paced with 24/7 access. There are no scheduled classes and no fixed deadlines. Assessments use workplace evidence.

Can my past study or work count?

Yes. Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning may give you unit credits. That can fast-track the course.

Is this course accredited?

Yes. It is nationally recognised training awarded by the Australian Government. You finish with BSB50120 Diploma of Business (Procurement).

What if I change my mind?

There is a 30-day cooling-off period. Withdraw inside it and you get a refund, less the administration fee. After that, stopping payments needs evidence of hardship.

Delivered By

About the College

This course is delivered by College for Adult Learning, a registered training organisation.

The college runs online business, procurement and leadership courses. Students work with coaches who come from industry.

Nationally recognised coursesOnline and self-pacedUnlimited one-on-one supportWorkplace-based assessments
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Picture the day the supplier deal on the table is the one you shaped.

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