Advanced Diploma of Program Management
BSB60720
Earn the Advanced Diploma of Program Management using the work you’ve already done through RPL – no further study needed.
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Qualification Snapshot
A quick overview of what this qualification offers and who it's designed for.
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Nationally recognised qualifications
7-14 Day Turnaround
Obligation-free
$2200
Various payment options
Program Manager Roles Across Industries
Your new career options

Overview
Looking to formally accredit your program management skills in a leadership role? You may be eligible for the Advanced Diploma of Program Management BSB60720 if you use conceptual and creative skills to solve complex problems.
This qualification formalises your existing skills through RPL to secure higher-level roles, from Program Manager to Senior Delivery Manager. You’ll use your well-developed communication and reasoning skills to analyse various information, and share your knowledge with team members
There are no prerequisites to enrol in the Advanced Diploma of Program Management. Transform your program management experience across a range of sectors into a nationally recognised diploma with Churchill Education today.
Is this qualification right for you?
A program is a set of connected projects. A program manager is responsible for the outcomes of multiple interrelated projects and the teams that undertake these projects. The Advanced Diploma of Program Management recognises these specialist skills and knowledge from your prior program management roles. Get a free appraisal with Churchill Education to see if you may be eligible to receive this qualification.
Do You Already Meet The Criteria?
At this level, you are an individual who uses initiative and skill to design, plan, direct and lead various functions, with responsibility for individual and team performance. There are no other prerequisites to enrol in the Advanced Diploma of Program Management, as RPL recognises your real-life experience.
Who this is suitable for
Program managers
Team leaders
Program directors
Effective communicators
Industries Commonly Eligible
Business
Management Level
Defence
Management Level
Police
Management Level
Infrastructure
Management Level
Security & Risk
Management Level
Construction
Management Level
Healthcare & Social Assistance
Management Level
Advertising & Marketing
Management Level
Don’t see your exact role? That’s okay—we assess your responsibilities and experience, not just your job title.
How RPL Works
Our streamlined RPL process turns your years of experience into a nationally recognised qualification—fast.
Check Eligibility
Complete a quick assessment to see if your experience matches our qualifications.
Submit Evidence
Provide documentation of your work experience, skills, and achievements.
Assessment Review
Our experienced assessors review your evidence against qualification requirements.
Get Qualified
Our experienced assessors review your evidence against qualification requirements.
What Assessors Review
Read our complete RPL guide →→Assessors check documentation like work portfolios, position descriptions, reference letters, and training certificates to verify skills and qualifications.They also map experience by examining job roles, projects delivered, applied skills, and real-world problem-solving examples.
Units and competencies
Explore the various core and elective units that your program management experience is assessed for in this nationally recognised qualification.
Require Qualification Structure
The Advanced Diploma of Program Management BSB60720 reflects the role of individuals who apply specialised knowledge and skills, together with experience in program management across a range of enterprise and industry contexts. This qualification formalises your program management experience, using your cognitive and communication skills to help you secure project director or senior manager roles.
- 12 units total: 4 core units + 8 elective units
- Elective units are chosen in line with general industry requirements and best practices
As a business services pathway, the Advanced Diploma of Program Management may qualify you to pursue future roles in job streams such as: program manager, senior delivery manager and program manager health.
Other streams in this pathway you could pursue include program delivery manager, program director and strategic project manager roles.
Job outcomes and salary insights
Understand the career and financial value this qualification can deliver.
$125,000 - $145,000
Typical Salary Range (Australia)
High
Industry Demand
Growing Across Multiple Sectors
Employment Outlook
Salary data based on Australian Bureau of Statistics and industry sources. Individual outcomes may vary based on experience, location, and role.
Pricing
Pricing & Payment Options for Your RPL Qualifications
Standard Timeframes
Starts at
$1,095
Your appraisal is free. From there, our qualifications typically cost around half the price of traditional study - saving you both time and money.
- Certificate III: $1,095
- Certificate IV: $1,395
- Diploma: $1,895
- Advanced Diploma: $2,200
- Graduate Diploma: $3,600
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Payment Options
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Program Management Pathways
Formalises your program management experience to progress in a fast-growing industry.
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What this qualification can lead to
Read our complete RPL guide→With qualifying experience, Advanced Diploma of Program Management graduates can progress into program delivery manager, program director and strategic project manager roles across the business services pathway.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about RPL and the Churchill Education process
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An Advanced Diploma of Program Management is a nationally recognised qualification for experienced professionals who manage multiple related projects, teams and business outcomes. It reflects your advanced skills in planning, leadership, governance and delivery across complex programs.
Through RPL, eligible applicants can use their existing work experience to gain the qualification without studying what they already know, taking just 14 days with Churchill Education.
Program management is how projects and business activities are coordinated to achieve broader organisational goals. A program is a set of connected projects. A program manager is responsible for the outcomes of multiple interrelated projects and the teams that undertake these projects. It focuses on managing outcomes, resources, risks, stakeholders and priorities across multiple moving parts rather than overseeing one project in isolation.
If you already do this in your role, RPL may help you turn that experience into the Advanced Diploma of Program Management.
Yes, the Advanced Diploma of Program Management can be achieved through RPL if you already have relevant workplace experience. RPL assesses the skills and knowledge you have built on the job, so you are not repeating training in areas you already perform. Most applicants begin with a free eligibility check with Churchill Education to see whether their background is suitable.
The evidence needed for RPL usually includes documents that show your program management experience, responsibilities and results in real work settings. This may include:
- A resume
- Job descriptions
- Reports
- Project or program documentation
- Organisational charts and references
Churchill Education can help you identify which evidence best supports your application and where gaps may be filled.
RPL for the Advanced Diploma of Program Management takes just 14 days with Churchill Education. Or, with our VIP Churchill Priority Service, you can have it in just 7 days. It’s designed to be a faster pathway than completing traditional study. The timeframe depends on how quickly you can provide suitable evidence and how straightforward your experience is to assess.
The Advanced Diploma of Program Management may support progression into senior roles where program oversight and leadership are important. Depending on your experience, this can include positions such as:
- Program manager
- Senior delivery manager
- Project director
- Other senior management roles