Course Overview
Aspire to be a business leader? This nationally recognised BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Leadership) is perfect for those currently working as an office coordinator, supervisor, or in a frontline role who want to step up into management.
This course builds on existing knowledge, providing specialised skills to monitor health and safety, implement a business operational plan, undertake project work, promote and lead team effectiveness, and show leadership in the workplace.
Learn a mix of specialist and moderately complex administrative and operational tasks, as well as critical self-development skills. You will gain well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base to apply solutions to a range of unpredictable problems and analyse information from a variety of sources.
This course is not available to International students.
Who's It For?
This course is ideal for those currently working as an office coordinator, supervisor, or in a frontline role who want to step up into a management or leadership position. Participants must be 18 years or older. This course is not available to International students.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Executive personal assistant
- Office administrator
- Office manager
- Project assistant
What You'll Learn
- Demonstrate strong leadership in the workplace
- Manage and lead a team
- Promote team effectiveness
- Build networks with stakeholders
- Implement an operational plan
- Monitor a safe workplace
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
12–18 months, self-paced study. Extensions of up to 6 months (3 months per extension) are available if needed.
Delivery
This course is designed and delivered entirely online, allowing you to study anywhere, anytime on any device — desktop, tablet or mobile.
- Learn through regular trainer-led online sessions and native content
- Engage with your learning community through online forums and messages
- Access learning materials, assessments, and trainer support through the online platform
- One-on-one video calls with trainers can be arranged if extra support is needed
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this Certificate IV in Business Leadership qualification. However, participants must be 18 years of age or older.
This course is not available to International students.
Course Features
- Flexible online study — learn anywhere, anytime on any device
- Regular trainer-led online sessions
- Native online content — no need to download presentations
- Student forums and study community engagement
- Monthly Course Spotlight videos with guidance from trainers
- One-on-one video calls with trainers available on request
- Self-paced with extension options available
Professional Recognition
This is a Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) qualification, awarded by Swinburne University of Technology (RTO 3059).
Assessment
Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:
- Short answer questions
- Projects
- Written reports
- Case studies
- Video and audio role plays
At the end of each module, skills and knowledge are evaluated through summative assessments. Assessment also includes online quizzes, assignments, and supervised tests.
Materials
Students will need to meet the following IT requirements:
Desktop or laptop:
- Latest version of Chrome or Safari
- Microsoft Office (2010 or higher)
- Adobe PDF Reader
Mobile or tablet:
- Latest version of Chrome or Safari
- Latest version of Android
- Latest version of iOS
Note: Students using a mobile or tablet will need to upload documents from a laptop or desktop, or have a Dropbox account.
Subjects
About Swinburne Open Education
We are focused on helping more and more Australians achieve their career aspirations and ensuring they’re prepared for future workforce needs. We support you to achieve your career goals, from work-integrated learning, to work placement. We’ve partnered with industry experts that need people like you, now.
Swinburne Open Education courses are delivered and assessed by UP Education, one of the largest private education groups in the Asia-Pacific. All qualifications are nationally recognised in Australia and are awarded by Swinburne University of Technology.
Together, UP Education and Swinburne University of Technology have established Swinburne Open Education – a world-class, online native learning platform, to help you reach your career goals, anytime, anywhere.
Swinburne University of Technology is a registered training organisation (RTO 3059)
