- This is NOT a FREE TAFE course, government funding is NOT available. Payment plan options are available.
- Only Australian Citizens and Residents can apply for this course. Limited visa holders can be accepted pending a VEVO check. This provider is not CRICOS registered and cannot accept Subclass 500 visa holders
Course Overview
Our nationally accredited BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Administration) is designed to equip you with the training needed to perform complex administrative and operational duties. Learn how to hone your leadership skills, write complex documents, and demonstrate the leadership needed to make a difference in your workplace.
Students will receive a free 12-month student membership to the Australian Institute of Office Professionals (AIOP), the peak industry association for office professionals, giving you access to networking events, professional development opportunities and seminars.
Fit study around your work and home life. With Open Colleges, you access your course content through OpenSpace, your online campus. Study whenever and wherever you like and make your way through the course at a pace that suits you.
Who's It For?
This course is perfect if you have no experience but would like to become a business administration specialist.
The Certificate IV is also an ideal way to formalise your current work experience if you are already in the industry but need a qualification to advance.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Administrative Officer
- Administrative Team Leader
- Assistant Business Analyst
- Assistant Security Analyst
- Business Development Analyst
What You'll Learn
During your studies you will learn how to:
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Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment
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Write complex documents
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Apply critical thinking to work practices
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Apply communication strategies in the workplace
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Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
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Build and maintain business relationships
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Develop and use emotional intelligence
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Develop personal work priorities
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Organise business meetings
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Apply digital solutions to work processes
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Design and produce complex spreadsheets
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Undertake project work
Recognition

Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration Study Load
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Self-paced – maximum of 18 months
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Recommended hours per week: 26h
Delivery
A learning platform optimized for online study. Our courses are curated to maintain engagement across video, written content, assignments & audio.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements may vary depending on the course. In general, you must be at least 18 years old to enrol. If you’re under 18, you’ll need permission from a parent or guardian.
Please note: This course is not available to student visa holders.
To find out more about the specific entry requirements for this course, download the course guide. If you have any questions or would like guidance on whether this course is the right fit for you, feel free to get in touch.
Recognition Of Prior Learning
We understand that you may already have many skills and areas of expertise that you have obtained in different ways and these are recognised through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.
Our Credit Transfer & Recognition of Prior Learning Policy, available in the Key Student Information section of our website, provides more information about our RPL process. Alternatively, you can contact an Enrolment Consultant to discuss your RPL options.
Assessment
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Multiple choice quiz
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Projects
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Role plays
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Video
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Written assessments
Materials
Your learning materials are accessed through our online platform OpenSpace. These learning materials include:
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Learning content
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Media
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Additional resources
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Learning activities
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Self-checks
Subjects
About Open Colleges
Open Colleges puts you at the centre of everything we do. As an institution, we measure our success in the success of our students.We have more than 125 years of experience in distance education, and this has given us the time to perfect the ways we deliver education and training to people across Australia. In the last decade alone, we’ve helped more than 450,000 students reach their potential.We understand the needs of adult learners. That’s why we created OpenSpace, our world-class online learning platform that gives you complete flexibility and control to study whenever and wherever you are. OpenSpace provides you with access to learning resources, expert trainers and assessors, a superior support network and the opportunity to connect with other learners just like you.Our nationally recognised courses could help you launch, change or accelerate your career. Now is the time to make your next move. With Open Colleges, everything could happen.Open Colleges Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 90796)