Ready to build on your experience and expand your career opportunities? The BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business is designed for people looking to develop advanced business skills and take on greater responsibility in the workplace.
This nationally recognised qualification equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to confidently manage business operations, coordinate projects, support teams and contribute to organisational success. You’ll strengthen your abilities in communication, problem-solving, business technology, administration, leadership and workplace planning while developing the confidence to work independently and make informed decisions.
Ideal for those currently working in business or administration, or those looking to move into supervisory or team leader roles, this qualification provides a strong foundation for career progression across a wide range of industries.
This course is ideal for people who:
Whether you’re looking to step into a leadership role, broaden your business expertise or continue your professional development, the BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business will give you the skills and confidence to succeed.
Upon successful completion of the qualification, career pathways may include, but are not limited to:
– Senior Administrator
– Customer Service Officer
– Executive Personal Assistant
– Operations Assistant
– Project Management Officer
This course has 12 units of competency, comprised of 6 core units and 6 elective units.
Students can choose elective units based on their career goals and interests. Check out our Course Guide for available units.
Looking for specific units? Speak to us about customising this qualification to suit your needs.
The BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business can support different specialisation outcomes depending on the elective units selected. With our available elective options, students can work towards one of three specialisations:
Speak to our team about the available unit combinations and which specialisation may best suit your career goals.
Self-paced, Classroom, Workplace-based, Online, or Blended delivery (depending on availability). Different ways to study
Varies depending on the delivery schedule.
Students are able to study full time, part time or with an employer as a traineeship for a maximum of 24 months for full-time trainees or 36 months for part-time trainees.
This course is available under Smart and Skilled NSW funding*, subject to eligibility criteria and individual circumstances.
This course is also available as a fee-for-service program for students who are not eligible for or accessing government funding.
For more information, visit our Fee Information page or contact us for a quote. Our friendly team can help you understand your funding eligibility and discuss the available fee-for-service option.
Payment options vary.
*This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.
There is no work placement requirement for this qualification, however our trainers will be required to complete observations to deem you competent in some units.
Access to a workplace or the ability and commitment to visit your local branch regularly is vital.
There are no specific pre-requisites for this course.
Students are required to undertake an initial pre-enrolment review including a Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital Skills appraisal to determine their suitability for this level of study.
Friendly support, advice and assistance is provided by our trainers, assessors and branch team members.
Graduates may choose to further their study through enrolment in in a BSB50120 Diploma of Business or BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management.
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For more detailed information about studying with us or specific units of competency, request a Course Guide now!
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NSW Students: Courses for eligible students and trainees in New South Wales are subsidised by the NSW Government. For consumer protection information please visit Smart and Skilled consumer protection or please call Smart and Skilled on 13 28 11.
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