Specialist Senior Marketing RPL
Get your Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communication without going back to class. Finalised in as little as 15 business days*
BSB60520 RPLYour Senior Marketing Experience, Turned Into an Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communication
You already do this work every week. We turn your senior marketing experience into a nationally recognised qualification and stay with you from the first call to the day your certificate arrives.
- No classes*
- No exams*
- From 15 business days*
- Nationally recognised
* RPL assesses your existing skills and work experience against a nationally recognised qualification. Outcomes depend on eligibility, your evidence and independent assessment by our affiliated RTO. Timeframes start once complete evidence is received. XPQualify does not issue qualifications. Conditions apply.
- Qualification
- Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communication
- Code
- BSB60520
- AQF level
- Level 6
- Units
- Core and elective units (see training.gov.au)
- Entry requirement
- None
- Typical roles
- Head of marketing, Senior brand
BSB60520 RPL Guide
Everything You Need Is Right Here
No more searching. This page answers every question about Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communication RPL, and one call to our team handles the rest.
- Your own RPL advisor from day one
- The correct quote after your free assessment, with no hidden fees
- We help you build your evidence portfolio
- 100% online, from anywhere in Australia
What is BSB60520 Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communication RPL?
BSB60520 RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) lets experienced senior marketing leaders fast track their Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communication, the nationally recognised Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communication, by proving the skills they already use at work instead of studying the full course.
- At least 3+ years in senior marketing in Australia, along with any overseas experience
- 100 points of ID, a detailed CV, payslips, a supervisor reference letter and work evidence
- Our partner RTO can finalise your qualification in as little as 15 business days* once your evidence is complete
Who It's For
Who Qualifies for Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communication RPL?
If one of these sounds like you, you're exactly who we help every day.
- Head of marketing or marketing director
- Senior brand or communications manager
- Agency account director
- Marketing consultant
- Business owner leading marketing strategy
- Overseas trained marketing leader now working in Australia
Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communication RPL wherever you work
100% online for senior marketing leaders in every state and territory:
- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Brisbane
- Perth
- Adelaide
- Canberra
- Hobart
- Darwin
- Regional Australia
Career Pathways
Where Your Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communication Takes You
A nationally recognised qualification for senior marketing leaders.
Marketing leadership
Set strategy and lead the marketing function.
Brand strategy
Own brand and positioning at senior level.
Consulting
Advise businesses on marketing strategy.
The RPL Process
How to Get Your BSB60520 Through RPL in 4 Steps
Four clear steps to fast track your qualification, with our team beside you the whole way.
Step 1: Free skills check
Start in under 60 secondsAnswer a few quick questions about your marketing leadership work. An RPL advisor then calls you for a friendly, no pressure chat and confirms BSB60520 is the right fit.
Step 2: Build your experience portfolio
Show what you do every dayYou get a checklist made for BSB60520. Gather payslips, references, strategies, budgets and ROI reports, and our team helps you put it all together.
Step 3: Assessment by an RTO
Verified by qualified assessorsOur affiliated RTO checks your portfolio against the current BSB60520 competency standards. If anything is missing, the assessor may ask for more evidence or suggest gap training.
Step 4: Receive your qualification
A milestone you've earnedOnce approved, the RTO issues your nationally recognised BSB60520 Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communication. Use it for head of marketing, director or consultant roles.
Evidence Checklist
Required Evidence for BSB60520 RPL
Most senior marketing leaders already have these on their phone or in a drawer.
- 01
100 points of ID
Passport, driver's licence, Medicare card or birth certificate.
- 02
Detailed CV
Your senior marketing roles, employers, dates and main responsibilities. The more detail, the better.
- 03
Payslips or employment letter
Recent payslips, or a letter confirming your role and hours.
- 04
Supervisor reference letter
On letterhead, describing your senior marketing duties, signed with contact details.
- 05
Strategy evidence
Marketing strategies, budgets and ROI reports, brand strategies and agency briefs. Remove confidential details first.
- 06
USI number
Free to create at usi.gov.au in about 5 minutes.
Workplace evidence counts most: assessors look for real examples of the senior marketing work you do. We help you choose the strongest documents.
Your Job, Mapped
How Your Job Maps to BSB60520 Units
Examples of the evidence assessors look for, by role.
| Your role | BSB60520 unit | Typical evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Head of marketing | CoreDevelop and implement marketing strategy | Marketing strategies, annual plans |
| Marketing director | CoreManage marketing budgets and performance | Budgets, ROI reports, dashboards |
| Brand lead | CoreLead brand and communication strategy | Brand strategies, positioning papers |
| Account director | CoreManage marketing teams and agencies | Agency briefs, team plans |
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RPL or the Full Course?
Full Advanced Diploma course
- Typically 12 to 18 months of study
- Core and elective units of classes, assignments and assessments
- Time away from work
- You relearn what you already do every week
BSB60520 RPL with XPQualify
- Qualification finalised from 15 business days*
- No classes or exams*
- 100% online, from anywhere in Australia
- The correct quote after your free assessment, no hidden fees, plus our Price Beat Guarantee*
Our Pricing Promise
Why We Only Quote After Your Free Assessment
We want YOU to save money. That's why we can ONLY give you the Correct Quote after your initial assessment. A quote given without an initial assessment would leave you UNNECESSARILY overpriced, and we don't want to do that to you!
- Free initial assessment
- A quote based on your actual experience
- You won't find a cheaper or faster RPL service in Australia**
BSB60520 RPL FAQs
BSB60520 RPL Questions, Answered
Still unsure? Call 1800 325 210 and talk to a real advisor.
Can I fast track my Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communication through RPL?
Yes. If you already work in senior marketing, RPL is the fastest way to your BSB60520. Instead of 12 to 18 months of study, our partner RTO can finalise your qualification in as little as 15 business days* once your evidence is complete. Conditions apply.*
How long does BSB60520 RPL take?
Once your complete evidence is submitted, our partner RTO can finalise your qualification in as little as 15 business days*. Most of the time goes into gathering documents, and our advisors help you do that quickly. Conditions apply.*
How much experience do I need for BSB60520 RPL?
Most successful applicants have at least 3+ years of hands on work in senior marketing. The assessing RTO sets the exact requirement, and we confirm it in your free eligibility check.
How much does BSB60520 RPL cost?
You get the correct quote after your free eligibility check, with no hidden fees. Quoting before we understand your experience would leave you UNNECESSARILY overpriced, and we don't want that for you. Call 1800 325 210 to start. Our Price Beat Guarantee* applies to comparable quotes. Conditions apply.*
Can overseas trained senior marketing leaders get BSB60520 through RPL?
Yes, if you are now working in senior marketing in Australia. Your overseas experience can support your application, but the RTO will need Australian evidence such as payslips, an employer letter and a supervisor reference letter showing your current work.
Is an RPL qualification the same as one earned by study?
Yes. RPL leads to the same nationally recognised qualification, with the same national recognition as one completed through study.
Does XPQualify issue the certificate?
No. XPQualify is an RPL consultancy. We check your eligibility, help prepare your evidence and refer you to an affiliated RTO, which assesses you and issues the qualification.
Units and Packaging Rules
BSB60520 Units and Packaging Rules
The full detail, for anyone who wants it.
View core and elective units
BSB60520 combines core and elective units at AQF Level 6 in marketing strategy, budgets, brand and team leadership. The full list is on training.gov.au.
Key skill areas
- Develop and implement marketing strategy
- Manage marketing budgets and performance
- Lead brand and communication strategy
- Manage marketing teams and agencies
Your senior marketing experience already counts. Let's make it official.
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