An industry-endorsed Advanced Certificate covering the practical skills to lead teams, manage performance, and step into supervisory roles.
An industry-endorsed Advanced Certificate covering the practical skills to lead teams, manage performance, and step into supervisory roles.
Practical, job-relevant skills for these roles. As a professional development course, it builds capability in this field rather than guaranteeing a specific role or salary.
Possible career directions only; no specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed. Where you go depends on your experience, the employer and your location.
Topic 1Workplace Health and SafetyTopic 2First Aid and Medical EmergenciesTopic 3Accounting and Bookkeeping FundamentalsTopic 4General JournalTopic 5General Ledger & the Trial BalanceTopic 6DepreciationTopic 7Adjusting EntriesTopic 8Financial StatementsTopic 9Budgeting, Forecasting, and Cashflow ManagementTopic 10Financial Statement AnalysisTopic 11Introduction to LeadershipTopic 12Leadership QualitiesTopic 13Interpersonal RelationshipsTopic 14Communication SkillsTopic 15Team BuildingTopic 16Systematic & Lateral ThinkingTopic 17Management & Organisational StructuresTopic 18Management Theories & ProceduresTopic 19Problem Solving & Decision MakingTopic 20Management Styles & External InfluencesTopic 21Employing People & Interview SkillsTopic 22Staff ManagementTopic 23Ethics and EquityTopic 24Human BehaviourTopic 25Workplace Communication SkillsTopic 26Controlling OperationsTopic 27RecruitmentTopic 28Staff TrainingTopic 29Work TeamsTopic 30Positive DisciplineTopic 31Grievances and ComplaintsTopic 32Monitoring and ReportingWhat you’ll typically need to get started.
Requirements can vary by intake and pathway, so submit an enquiry to confirm what applies to you.
Upon completing the course, students receive a Certificate of Achievement from The Career Academy, accredited by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office and recognised by the International Approval & Recognition Council.
Students have unlimited access to tutor support via phone and email during business hours throughout the course.
Study entirely online at your own pace, with 12 months of course access so you can fit learning around work, family, and daily life. No exams.
Career coaching is included with the course, covering CV help and interview preparation to support your job search.
The course includes multiple free eBooks: 'The Big Issues in Employment: HR Management and Employment Relations in Australasia''Understanding Accounting Principles''Understanding Business Contracts''Australian Fair Work Act 2009 with Regulations and Rules 12th Edition''Manager to Leader''Success for New Leaders''Summit Leadership''Preventing Workplace Bullying and Harassment'and 'Managing Workplace Behaviour: A Best Practice Guide'.
Students can request a refund within 10 days of enrolment if they are not satisfied with the course.
The Career Academy is an online education provider helping 25,000+ students each year. They offer 100% online, self-paced courses with a 10-day money back guarantee, flexible payment plans (e.g. $25 per week), and unlimited 24/7 support via email and phone. Courses are industry-accredited and cover areas including psychology and counselling, medical reception, bookkeeping, dog grooming, and more. Student stories highlight career changers and upskilling across diverse industries.
A few simple steps from enquiry to your first day.
Dedicated career services to help graduates move into work.
Ongoing support throughout your studies, including post-placement support.
This Advanced Certificate in Management & Team Leadership covers the core skills modern managers need: leading teams, managing performance, coordinating projects, and handling workplace behaviour. Students work through approximately 300 hours of study, with 12 months of online access to fit learning around existing work and life commitments.
Delivered by The Career Academy, the course is assessed through practical assignments, no exams. Unlimited tutor support is available via phone and email during business hours, and a suite of industry eBooks is included to deepen understanding of HR, employment law, contracts, and leadership principles.
This course suits professionals moving into their first leadership role, team leads looking to formalise their skills, or anyone preparing for a supervisory position. Career coaching, including CV support and interview preparation, is included with enrolment.
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Last updated: July 2026