BSB50320 Diploma of Human Resource Management Online
Study BSB50320 Diploma of Human Resource Management online across Australia while developing the judgement and coordination skills needed to manage more complex HR functions and contribute to workforce decisions.
Standard fee: A$2,840
Three instalments: A$1,080, A$880 and A$880.
Your written offer and invoice confirm the approved fees and payment dates. Any Credit Transfer, RPL or individual fee arrangement must be confirmed in writing.
Progress from HR support to higher-level coordination
Upskill in human resources with an online HR diploma focused on coordinating and managing human resource functions. The BSB50320 Diploma of Human Resource Management covers workforce planning, employee relations and performance development. Compare it with Certificate IV, review the formal entry requirements and discuss your experience with a WorkForward course advisor.
- Facilitate performance development processes.
- Manage employee and industrial relations.
- Coordinate learning and development for teams and individuals.
- Coordinate workforce plan implementation.
- Coordinate human resource functions and processes.
- Manage business risk.
- Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs.
For experienced practitioners planning their HR upskilling, these capabilities support more confident advice to managers, consistent handling of employee matters and a stronger contribution to workforce planning and organisational performance.
Connect HR planning with practical tools
Read our team skills gap analysis guide to connect development needs with team priorities, and explore the employee onboarding checklist and free Excel template for organising recruitment follow-through. These resources illustrate HR processes; your assessor provides the course assessment requirements.
Who this course is designed for
May suit experienced HR officers, coordinators, advisers, people-and-culture practitioners and supervisors with substantial HR responsibilities who meet the formal entry requirements.
How this can support your career
This diploma can help demonstrate your ability to coordinate HR functions, advise managers, handle more complex employee matters and connect HR activity with organisational priorities. It is relevant to career paths such as Human Resources Advisor, Human Resources Consultant or Human Resources Business Partner, subject to experience and employer requirements.
The qualification does not guarantee a position, promotion or salary outcome.
Units of Competency
BSB50320 Diploma of Human Resource Management comprises 12 units: 7 core units and 5 elective units.
| Unit Code | Unit Description | Core / Elective Unit |
|---|---|---|
| BSBHRM521 | Facilitate performance development processes | Core |
| BSBHRM522 | Manage employee and industrial relations | Core |
| BSBHRM523 | Coordinate the learning and development of teams and individuals | Core |
| BSBHRM524 | Coordinate workforce plan implementation | Core |
| BSBHRM527 | Coordinate human resource functions and processes | Core |
| BSBOPS504 | Manage business risk | Core |
| BSBWHS411 | Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs | Core |
| BSBHRM525 | Manage recruitment and onboarding | Elective |
| BSBHRM531 | Coordinate health and wellness programs | Elective |
| BSBLDR523 | Lead and manage effective workplace relationships | Elective |
| BSBTWK501 | Lead diversity and inclusion | Elective |
| BSBPEF501 | Manage personal and professional development | Elective |
Study while continuing your work and other commitments
Structured online learning
Work through guided learning activities and workplace-focused resources through the online learning environment.
Trainer guidance
Receive assessment feedback, clarification and progress support from qualified trainers and assessors.
Practical assessment
Assessment may include projects, written tasks, demonstrations, workplace evidence or realistic simulated activities.
Individual progress
Your progress depends on prior experience, available study time and successful completion of every assessment requirement.
Confirm the approved details before you enrol
Important information before enrolment
Study flexibility and completion time
Study online through Moodle at a pace that fits around your work and other commitments, with trainer guidance and assessment feedback. An arranged Zoom onboarding meeting will help you get started and understand the learning and assessment process.
Your completion time will depend on your available study time, prior experience, participation and assessment progress. To complete the qualification, you must meet all course requirements and be assessed as competent in every required unit.
Before you enrol, we will discuss your circumstances and confirm your proposed study arrangements and expected completion timeframe with you.
After you enquire, WorkForward will email the current course information, including commencement arrangements, expected duration, tuition fees, available payment options, technology requirements and assessment expectations.
Entry to BSB50320 is limited to applicants who have completed BSBHRM411, BSBHRM412, BSBHRM415 and BSBHRM417 (or equivalent competencies), or who have two years equivalent full-time relevant work experience. WorkForward will assess the required evidence before enrolment.
No employment, promotion, salary, fixed completion time, credit transfer or RPL outcome is guaranteed.
Recognition and credit
Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer may be available where verified evidence meets the applicable requirements. Eligibility and outcomes are assessed individually and are not automatic.
Frequently asked questions about BSB50320
Can I study the Diploma of Human Resource Management online?
WorkForward delivers BSB50320 through structured online learning with trainer guidance, assessment feedback and progress support. Discuss technology requirements and access to resources for practical assessment before enrolment.
What are the entry requirements for BSB50320?
You must have completed BSBHRM411, BSBHRM412, BSBHRM415 and BSBHRM417 (or equivalent competencies), or have two years equivalent full-time relevant work experience. WorkForward reviews the required evidence before enrolment. Meeting an entry pathway does not automatically grant Credit Transfer or RPL.
Diploma or Certificate IV in Human Resource Management: what is the difference?
The Diploma focuses on coordinating and managing HR functions, including workforce planning, employee relations and performance development. BSB40420 Certificate IV in Human Resource Management focuses on supporting and administering HR activities and has no formal training package entry requirements. Discuss your responsibilities and experience with a course advisor to compare the two levels.
What assessment should I expect?
Assessment may include written tasks, projects, practical demonstrations and workplace evidence or approved simulated activities where permitted. The unit and task instructions determine what is required. Review our online assessment guide and discuss workplace access and resources before enrolling.
How many units are included?
WorkForward’s BSB50320 course comprises 12 units: 7 core units and 5 elective units. Review the unit list and Course Information Sheet above.
What are the HR diploma course fees and payment options?
The published standard course fee is A$2,840, payable in three instalments of A$1,080, A$880 and A$880. Read the Fee Schedule for inclusions and payment stages, and review the refund policy before committing. Your written offer and invoice confirm approved fees and dates; Credit Transfer, RPL or individual arrangements must be confirmed in writing.
Can I study the HR diploma while working, and how long will it take?
Structured online learning allows you to study the HR diploma alongside work and other commitments, with trainer guidance and assessment feedback. Commencement arrangements and expected duration are confirmed in the current written course information before enrolment. Your progress depends on prior experience, available study time and successful completion of all assessment requirements. Ask a course advisor about the study commitment and support arrangements for your circumstances.
Should I choose human resource management or leadership and management?
BSB50320 focuses on coordinating HR functions such as workforce planning, employee relations and performance development, and has formal entry requirements. If your main focus is leading a team and putting operational plans into practice, compare the BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management. Discuss your responsibilities, experience and assessment context with a course advisor before deciding.
Is BSB50320 the right level for you?
Tell us about your current role, experience and goals. A course advisor can help you compare available options and confirm the requirements that apply.
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