Certificate IV in Business | Administration

BSB40120
Cost $1499

Develop Advanced Business Administration Skills

The BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business is designed to equip participants with well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base to solve complex problems, analyse information from multiple sources, and apply professional judgement in a range of business situations. Participants may also be involved in group work and be involved in providing leadership, guidance, and support to others, taking responsibility for their own work and, at times, the performance of their team.

Study Options 

Online Study

This self-paced, online course is a nationally accredited qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and is available for enrolment to students across Australia, offering the flexibility to study anytime, anywhere while balancing learning with work and family commitments.

Who Should Book Into a Certificate IV in Business Administration Course?

This course is ideal for:

  • Professionals currently working in business who wish to formalise their experience

  • Staff aiming to develop advanced administrative skills

  • Individuals seeking leadership or project management roles within their organisation

What You Will Learn

Participants in the BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Administration) will develop advanced skills in business administration, including:

  • Applying critical thinking to solve complex workplace problems
  • Using digital tools effectively to collaborate and communicate with teams
  • Building and maintaining strong professional relationships
  • Implementing and monitoring workplace health and safety procedures
  • Preparing professional business documents for a variety of contexts
  • Communicating clearly and strategically in workplace settings

This Online BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Administration) course prepares participants to take responsibility for their own work and contribute to team performance.

Possible Job Outcomes

Completing this course can lead to roles such as:

  • Team Leader / Supervisor

  • Personal Assistant

  • Clerk or Secretary

  • Project Officer

  • Project Administrator

  • Corporate Receptionist

Related business courses you may also consider include the BSB30120 Certificate III in Business, which provides a strong foundation for those starting their career in administration, and the BSB50120 Diploma of Business, which is designed for individuals seeking to develop advanced skills for senior or management-level roles.

On successful completion, participants will be issued with a Certificate with the following units:

Core Units

  • BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices
  • BSBTEC404 Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment
  • BSBTWK401 Build and maintain business relationships
  • BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
  • BSBWRT411 Write complex documents
  • BSBXCM401 Apply communication strategies in the workplace

Elective Units

  • BSBPEF401 Manage personal health and wellbeing
  • BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities
  • BSBINS402 Coordinate workplace information systems
  • BSBOPS401 Coordinate business resources
  • BSBOPS405 Organise business meetings
  • BSBTEC401 Design and produce complex text documents

Participants must have basic computer skills and access to a reliable computer with internet, email access and access to Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel software. As some assessments require an audio/visual submission, participants must also be able to record themselves using a method where they can be seen and heard clearly (e.g. mobile phone, computer/laptop with webcam etc.).

Some assessments in this course will require the student to interact with other participants, where they will perform a specific role during the assessment. These participants can be co-workers, family or friends.

Please contact us if you require clarification.

Licence & Regulatory Requirements

There are no specific licensing or regulatory requirements for enrolling in or completing this course.




Course Price $1499.00

Fees include all assessments and resources needed to complete the course. Please note that optional textbooks/eBooks may be purchased for an additional fee – but are not a requirement of the course.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL): $1,100.00

Group Bookings We specialise in group bookings and can modify our training practices to suit the needs of you and your business. Visit our Group Bookings for more details.

Refund, Cancellation and Transfer Policy

Please take the time to familiarise yourself with our refund and cancellation policies in our Student Handbook. This handbook also includes more details on training and support services, as well as our terms and conditions.

Note for International Students – we are not CRICOS registered, please check your visa requirements for enrolment.  We cannot accept international students who are on a student visa if your visa specifies that you must study with a CRICOS provider.

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Online Training with 12 months from date of enrolment to complete this course. We recommend 15-25 hours per week of study (depending on your individual skills and previous experience) to be on track for completion within 12 months.

You will have access to all your learning resources and assessments via your online portal and can start your online training as soon as you complete your online enrolment and successful payment for the course. Each new module becomes available after you submit your assessment of the previous one, giving students the opportunity to accelerate their learning by dedicating more than the recommended hours of study per week to this course to finish sooner than the 12-month timeframe.

Group Bookings

We specialise in group bookings and can modify our training practices to suit the needs of you and your business. Visit our Group Bookings for more details.

Government Funding is currently not available for this Course.

For more information on what courses are funded by ATI, please visit our Funded Training details page. https://atiaustralia.edu.au/funded-training/

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