Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning)

Shape organisations through the power of learning.

Course overview

The Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) is a graduate-level qualification for leaders who use learning and development to lift organisational performance. Ideal for current and aspiring managers, it focuses on strategic leadership, building capability and leading meaningful change. This is an AQF Level 8 qualification, taught by trainers with real industry management experience.

Why choose Graduate Diploma at Evantaa?

• AQF Level 8 — graduate-level credential — The Graduate Diploma of Management sits at the same level as a Graduate Certificate and just below a Masters degree on the Australian Qualifications Framework. It signals research capability, advanced critical thinking and the ability to operate at the highest levels of an organisation.
• Specialisation in learning and development — This qualification is specifically designed for professionals who lead, design or manage learning and development functions — building the strategic and technical capability to drive organisational capability through learning.
• Research-informed practice — At AQF Level 8, you’ll engage with current research and evidence in learning, organisational development and management — not just applying established frameworks, but critically evaluating and contributing to them.
• Designed for experienced professionals — This is not an entry-level qualification. It’s designed for people who already have significant professional experience and want to formalise and extend their capabilities at a graduate level.
• A pathway to a Masters degree — The Graduate Diploma of Management may provide a pathway to Masters-level study at participating Australian universities — check with institutions for current articulation arrangements.
• Two campuses, one qualification — Study in Melbourne or Brisbane — the same graduate-level credential, the same academic standard.

What you’ll learn

• Lead strategic transformation
• Build organisational capability
• Develop learning and development strategy
• Cultivate collaborative partnerships
• Manage organisational performance

Entry requirements

Qualification package requirements: Nil — the training package itself sets no entry requirements. Everything below is Evantaa’s own admission standard.

• Age: 18 years or over at application.
• Academic / experience: an AQF Level 6 Diploma or higher, or significant relevant vocational/managerial experience.
• English language: IELTS 6.0 overall (online IELTS not accepted), or PTE Academic equivalent (6.0 overall, minimum 5.5 per module). Completed an AQF Level 4 (Australian) qualification? You’re exempt from the English test requirement.
• LLN assessment: all students complete an LLN Robot (TLRG) assessment before training, referenced against the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), to identify any extra support you may need.
• Pre-training review: we conduct a pre-enrolment self-assessment to check course suitability, your existing skills and knowledge, any support needs, and whether you may be eligible for credit transfer or RPL.
• Equipment: you’ll need your own laptop and basic digital skills for self-study outside class hours.
• Study commitment: This course is delivered entirely face-to-face. Students are required to participate in 16 hours of scheduled training and 4 hours of supervised assessment activities conducted in the classroom and/or workshop (for practical courses only) each week. These activities together constitute the student’s scheduled learning commitment. There is no online or self-paced-only mode of study.

Next intake dates

Intake dates change regularly — contact our admissions team at admissions@evantaa.edu.au for current start dates for this course.

Course structure

8 nationally recognised units of competency — 3 core and 5 elective — delivered over 52 weeks (including breaks), face-to-face.

How you’ll be assessed

Each unit is assessed through knowledge questions and a project or practical assessment. Some units include an additional skills test. All tasks are marked Satisfactory or Not Yet Satisfactory.

Resources & facilities

You’ll have access to fully equipped lecture rooms, broadband internet, printing and photocopying, interactive panels, a reference library and learning materials, and the Student Management System throughout your course.

Evantaa’s Graduate Diploma is delivered in a professional learning environment designed for senior practitioners. Small cohort sizes allow for in-depth discussion and peer learning — you’ll be learning alongside other experienced professionals, and that peer cohort is itself a significant part of the value. Facilities at both Melbourne and Brisbane campuses include seminar rooms, digital research access, internet connectivity and student support services. The program is structured to allow working professionals to manage their study commitments alongside full-time employment.

Recognition of prior learning & credit transfer

Already have relevant experience, qualifications or training? You may not need to start from scratch.

• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): if your existing skills and experience already meet a unit’s requirements, you can apply to have that competency formally assessed and recognised.
• Credit Transfer (CT): units you’ve completed at another RTO can be credited in full, based on verified AQF certification or authenticated VET transcripts. Credit is only granted for whole units.
• Apply before you enrol or at any point during your course — we’ll confirm the outcome in writing, generally within 10 working days of a complete application.
• See our Credit and Skills Recognition Policy and Procedure for full details.

Licensing & regulatory information

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification.

Where it can take you

The Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) positions graduates for senior roles in learning and development, organisational capability, talent management and executive education — across corporate, government, health, education and not-for-profit sectors.

With a BSB80120, you could work as:

• Learning and Development Manager — leading the L&D function of an organisation — designing capability frameworks, managing L&D teams and advising the executive on learning strategy.
• Organisational Development Consultant — working with organisations to diagnose capability gaps, design development interventions and evaluate their impact.
• Head of Talent or Chief Learning Officer — at the executive level, shaping the organisation’s approach to talent development, succession planning and cultural capability.
• RTO Manager or Training Manager — leading the training and compliance functions of a registered training organisation — managing trainers, TAS development and quality assurance.
• Capability and Performance Consultant — advising organisations on how to build the workforce capability needed to deliver on strategic objectives.
• Executive Coach or Facilitator — working with senior leaders and executive teams on leadership development, team effectiveness and performance.

Pathways for further study

• MBA
• Master of Leadership and Management

Is this course right for you?

This course is designed for you if:

• You’re an experienced professional in L&D, HR, or management — The Graduate Diploma builds on significant professional experience — it’s not a starting point, it’s a capstone.
• You want a graduate-level credential that reflects your seniority — AQF Level 8 is the appropriate credential for professionals operating at the senior manager, director or executive level.
• You work in or aspire to lead a learning and development function — The specialisation in Learning gives you the strategic, research and design capabilities that senior L&D leaders need.
• You think critically about practice — At this level, you won’t just apply frameworks — you’ll question, evaluate and contribute to them. If that excites you, you’re ready for this qualification.
• You want to progress toward a Masters degree — The Graduate Diploma may be accepted for credit at Masters level — a practical pathway for those considering further postgraduate study.

Not sure if it’s for you? Contact our admissions team at admissions@evantaa.edu.au — we’ll help you understand whether this course matches your goals.

Fast facts

Fees

Fees are shown in Australian dollars. See the full fee schedule for payment plans and international rates, and our Refunds Policy for refund terms.

Keep exploring

• Conditions of Enrolment — your study load and attendance obligations.
• Planning Your Arrival — what to book and pack before you fly.
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) — your visa-required health insurance.
• Student Central — forms, support and services.

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