BSB50120
Diploma of Business (Organisational Development) (BSB50120) Online
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Gain the skills to support the strategic development of people and culture within a business with the Diploma of Business (Organisational Development) (BSB50120). Completing this diploma will give you the skills for change management, policy development and budgeting, along with emotional intelligence and communication skills to lead and motivate teams.
By completing an Organisational Development diploma, you’ll have the expertise to support the strategic development of people and culture within any business. With this organisational development qualification under your belt, you’ll also have the know-how to develop strategies to increase employee engagement across an organisation and enhance workforce productivity, as well as key skills in change management.
You’ll develop the hard skills in change management, policy development, and budgeting complemented by the transferable skills in emotional intelligence and effective communication to lead and motivate your workforce, fostering a positive work environment. This Organisational Development specialisation doubles as an effective and holistic change management course designed to support you in a wide range of management roles with the critical ability to strengthen people and culture within an organisation, influence stakeholders, rollout and manage organisation-wide change, increase productivity and reduce staff turnover.
As the Diploma of Business (Organisational Development) (BSB50120) is entirely self-paced and online, you can study when it suits you. Online study allows you to gain on the job experience while gaining your professional qualification.
Partnering with our Learning Coaches for one-on-one support, we’ll guide you through the course and provide you with the keys to your success.
Get started today and try us out risk-free for 30 days*.
- 100% online, self-paced study,
- Study for how long you want, when you want,
- Fit your study time around your lifestyle – not the other way around,
- No need to attend scheduled classes or tutorials,
- No strict or unreasonable deadlines to meet,
- Payment plans that can be tailored to your budget,
- Generous 24-month enrolment period, with free course extension and deferral options.

Real outcomes
- 96% of our students surveyed said they achieved their study goal – you can too.
- Our commitment to helping you achieve real-world results.
- Receive two FREE short courses for furthering or achieving your goals.
Course Details
Units
Get job-ready with industry relevant units designed to help you succeed
As a result of completing your online Diploma of Business (Organisational Development), you’ll be able to confidently apply a range of core people management skills and strategies, based on the following 12 accredited units of competency:
CODE | UNIT NAME |
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BSBPEF502 | Develop and use emotional intelligence |
BSBXCM501 | Lead communication in the workplace |
BSBCRT511 | Develop critical thinking in others |
BSBLDR601 | Lead and manage organisational change |
BSBSTR503 | Develop organisational policy |
BSBPMG430 | Undertake project work |
BSBSTR502 | Facilitate continuous improvement |
BSBOPS501 | Manage business resources |
BSBOPS502 | Manage business operational plans |
BSBFIN501 | Manage budgets and financial plans |
BSBSTR501 | Establish innovative work environments |
BSBSUS511 | Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability |
Duration
Our courses are 100% online and are self-paced.
This means you can choose to study on a more intense time schedule, or just fit it around your lifestyle when you can.
The course can be completed in as little as 12 months with a full-time study load or in 14-16 months on a part-time study load, but we allow a generous 24-month standard course enrolment duration.
We provide engaging tutorials, industry-relevant assessments and work-ready learning outcomes.
- Complete the course your way – at your own time, pace and convenience
- You win from the start with no classes, no rush hour dash or parking hassles
- Tutorials are easily navigated and the order can be adapted to your priorities
- Unit quizzes serve to demonstrate knowledge obtained
- You receive a personal learning plan and regular feedback and personal assistance from our experienced facilitators
- Learning occurs on the job and you can apply your knowledge while you study for immediate results
Depending on your current skills and amount of experience you have, you may qualify for Recognition of Prior Learning and be eligible for course acceleration.
Study pathways
Get ahead in your career with:
There are more options for career advancement available after securing a Diploma of Business (Organisational Development). Many students that graduate choose to complete go onto complete further study such as:
- Double Diploma of Business (Organisational Development) (BSB50120) + Leadership & Management (BSB50420)
Entry and study requirements
Study requirements
To be eligible to enrol in our online qualifications, our students are required to:- Be 18 years or older at the time of registration.
- Demonstrate the required level of competency in English language, literacy, and numeracy skills.
Technical requirements
You will need regular access to a laptop or desktop computer with the following:- An adequate and reliable internet connection.
- The equivalent of Microsoft Office with word-processing capabilities and spreadsheets.
- A PDF reader installed.
- Full permissions to install and access third-party software as required.
- Brightspace D2L – our learning management system (LMS) platform.
- Zoom – our video call platform.
- Respondus – our quiz assessment platform.
- Vimeo –- our video embedding platform.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Get credit for demonstrated skills and knowledge
If you have extensive experience in the industry with a high level of knowledge, competency and ability, you may be eligible for RPL.
This process may enable you to get unit credits for competencies you’ve already demonstrated so you can fast-track your qualification.
Learn more about Recognition of Prior Learning here or contact us to see what you might qualify for.
Fees and payment options
Payment Plan | Payment Amount | Payment Plan Length | Total Amount Paid |
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Discounted Upfront Fee* | $1495 + $123.52/mo | Upfront Deposit + 17 Months | $3595 |
52 x Weekly Payments | $77 | 52 Weeks | $4004 |
26 x Fortnightly Payments | $154 | 52 Weeks | $4004 |
12 x Monthly Payments | $330 | 12 Months | $3960 |
78 x Weekly Payments | $52 | 78 Weeks | $4056 |
39 x Fortnightly Payments | $104 | 78 Weeks | $4056 |
18 x Monthly Payments | $224 | 18 Months | $4032 |
*Please note: The College for Adult Learning’s obligations as an RTO include taking actions to protect your fees. These protections exist to ensure that you can enrol with confidence. The principal protection which is provided to you is a pre-paid fee limit; CAL will never require you to pay more than $1,500 in advance and will never allow your advance payment balance to rise above $1,500.
**In conformance with the protections and to make our course fees more accessible to our students, you will only be required to pay $1495 at the time of registration, with a $123.52 recurring monthly payment debited for the next 17 months, equalling a total payment of $3594.84
- saving you up to 11.37% off the normal payment plan fees.
FEE-HELP and VET Loans
In order to maintain the high quality training we’re so proud of, we are not affiliated with FEE-HELP schemes or VET Student Loans, and remain a Fee For Service provider. We understand the financial pressure and concerns that come with undertaking study, so we keep our prices highly competitive and offer flexible payment plans to suit all budgets and lifestyles. Don’t hesitate to contact us on 1300 907 870 to discuss a flexible plan that suits your budgetFrequently asked questions
What is change management?
Change management is formulating a plan to transform and reach a company’s goals, processes or technology. At some stage in business, almost every company, whether large or small, a not-for-profit or a government agency, will undergo a transition or change to remain viable.
Change management is about managing strategies to implement effective change, controlling the changes and helping people adapt to the changes. As a change manager, you’ll look for ways to improve a business’s operational effectiveness and culture.
These changes may include communication, training, stakeholder engagement, change impact assessment, coaching, resistance management and change reinforcement.
How to become a change management/organisational development professional?
Most change management (organisational development) professionals have a Human Resources background, many starting out from an entry-level position in the business.
To become a change management specialist, professionals can undertake a Diploma of Business (Organisational Development) (BSB50120) to upskill and take their career to the next level. Through the diploma, they learn how to take their skills in change management and HR to become a well-respected leader of the organisation. While studying, many choose a double diploma, coupling this with a leadership diploma to hone their interpersonal skills.
What can a Diploma of Business (Organisational Development) get me?
A Diploma of Business (Organisational Development) will assist you in working alongside, or in a HR department in a range of different roles. Common career paths from a diploma are:
- Organisational Development Specialist (median salary $100,000*)
- Change Manager (median salary $150,000*)
- People and Culture Manager (median salary $110,000*)
*source: Payscale

































































Course Outcomes
Real Outcomes Guarantee
- 96% of our students surveyed said they achieved their study goal - you can too.
- Our commitment to helping you achieve real-world results.
- Receive two FREE short courses for furthering or achieving your goals.
Real outcomes are part of our ongoing work to support you as you take the next step in your career. Our team, assessments, and feedback are all focused on helping you in your career, not just passing your course.
Our Learning Coaches are industry veterans and supportive mentors who will help you complete your studies. Their assessment feedback is designed to reflect on-the-job and industry expectations, giving you more than just a competent result.
Nationally Recognised Training
Get a nationally recognised and respected qualification
- An Accreditation you can trust from an authentic RTO with over 15 years’ experience in adult learning.
- Flexible unit selection for adult learners – A tailored course that practically ‘fills the gaps’ in your experience, and does not require you to study what you already know.
- Online 21st century learning – Quality video tutorials with comprehensive voice instructions and hands-on exercises that enable you to learn by doing.
- Expert and up to date content – programs that are purposefully developed to be globally and future focused, rich in current workplace topics and practically relevant to your career.
- A 30 day “earn your trust” no-risk Money Back Guarantee.
- The option of quality 1 on 1 interactive support – Fully trained learning coaches who have been adult students themselves and actually care about your future success.
- Access to a comprehensive package of bonus elective tutorials, unique to CAL, that will support your Accreditation with a distinct competitive advantage.
- Specialist industry specific tool kit and resources that you will not find from any other course provider.
Career opportunities
Invest in your career with a qualification
Career opportunities in organisational development are growing as companies seek to increase productivity, efficiency, and employee wellbeing.
Specialising in organisational development supports you in a range of management roles where you’ll be responsible for strengthening the people and culture of a workforce, influencing stakeholders, increasing productivity and reducing staff turnover.
There are many pathways in a career as an organisational development specialist. You may wish to act as a consultant for numerous companies or work directly for a company. Organisation development professionals are sought after in many industries, including healthcare, government agencies, private companies, and more. Usually, working alongside HR departments, you’ll be responsible for driving activity that increases performance, talent retention, and employee engagement.
With a strong foundation in Organisational Development, the most common career pathways are:
- Organisational Development Specialist (median salary $100,000*)
- Change Manager (median salary $150,000*)
- People and Culture Manager (median salary $110,000*)
*source payscale.com
In-Demand skills for a Change Manager
Essential skills for the modern Organisational Development Manager
This course is designed to give you the skills needed to lead and manage organisational change, policy development, and communication to increase workforce productivity within a business of any size. You’ll gain key leadership skills and strengthen your ability to develop and maintain positive workplace culture, facilitate continuous improvement, create policies and manage budgets in any organisation.
By completing this diploma you will be able to:
- Develop, implement and review business operational plans
- Lead and manage organisational change
- Lead workplace communication to ensure transparency and stakeholder buy-in
- Manage the budget and financial plans of an organisation
- Develop and implement workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
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