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We're excited to launch the Gold Coast College of Sport and Business Online Professional Development Program — a unique opportunity to elevate your professional and personal growth.

In partnership with the Gold Coast SUNS and TAFE Queensland (RTO 0275), this accelerated program leads to a Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB50420) — combining academic rigour with real-world insights from elite sport.

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What Makes This Program Unique

This is more than just a qualification — it's a leadership experience. You'll:

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1. Learn from real-world scenarios inspired by the Gold Coast SUNS’ high-performance environment — and apply practical lessons in your own workplace or community.

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2. Study flexibly with live online evening classes (6–9 pm 2 nights a week) over 22 weeks, plus three immersive Saturday sessions at the Gold Coast SUNS Headquarters in Carrara.

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3. Develop critical leadership capabilities like emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and people management.

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4. Earn a nationally recognised qualification that enhances your career prospects across a wide range of industries.

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Fee-Free for Eligible Participants

Thanks to the Queensland Government’s Fee-Free TAFE initiative, eligible participants can complete this program at no cost.

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To qualify, you must:

· Be a permanent Queensland resident

· Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants), or a temporary visa holder on a pathway to permanent residency

· Be aged 15 or older and no longer enrolled at school

· Not be currently enrolled in another qualification

· Not have previously completed a Fee-Free TAFE funded qualification

To fully benefit from this program, we recommend participants have at least three years of professional or life experience.

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How You’ll Benefit

· Achieve a nationally recognised leadership qualification that supports career advancement and personal growth.

· Build practical skills in communication, decision-making, and team leadership — immediately applicable in your work or community roles.

· Gain exclusive insights into the leadership strategies used by the Gold Coast SUNS — and discover how to apply them in any high-performance environment.

Is This Program Right for You?

· You’re ready to grow your leadership skills without putting your career or personal commitments on hold.

· You want to formalise your experience with a qualification that’s recognised and respected nationwide.

· You’re inspired by the SUNS and excited to learn from their approach to leadership, performance, and resilience.

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If you have any questions about the course, please click here to send an email or call 1300 308 233.

 

For more information or to enroll please click here.