Certificate IV in Business Administration

BSB40120
18 months
Online

Take charge of your career and step up as an advanced business administrator with this online BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business Administration. Earn a nationally recognised certificate with Swinburne Open Education.

  • Course code: BSB40120

  • Delivery mode: Online

  • Course duration: 18 months

  • Qualification: Certificate IV

  • Eligibility: This course is not available to international students

  • Nationally recognised: Yes

  • Awarded by: Swinburne University of Technology

  • Assessments

    • Online quizzes, including multiple choice and short answer questions

    • Portfolio of evidence

    • Written reports

    • Case studies

    • Video and audio role plays and demonstrations.

Study business administration to learn essential business skills in effective communication, critical thinking, maintaining records and relationship management.

Gain a professional qualification that will help you move up the career ladder and stand out from your peers. This national recognised Certificate IV in Business Administration builds on your current skill set, providing you with an advanced understanding of business services and the practical skills needed to get your new job.

This business administration course will give you a broad foundation in business and administrative skills, covering topics like business operations management, project management, and writing complex business documents.

Take the next step in your career by becoming qualified in business administration with our flexible online course. This allows you to continue working while you study. Enrol now to earn your Certificate IV with Swinburne Open Education.

This course is not available to International students.

 

Skills you'll learn

  • Operations management

  • Project management

  • Information systems

  • Complex business documentation

  • Financial reporting

  • Office procedures and technology

  • Effective communication skills.

 

Your career opportunities

  • Personal Assistant

  • Office Administrator

  • Sales Assistant

  • Sustainability Officer

  • Import or Export Coordinator

  • Customer Service Assistant

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Start your business administration career

Source: Career outcome information from Your Career (Sep 2024).

 

Why study Certificate IV in Business Administration online

  • This business administration certificate is nationally recognised

  • It gives you a solid foundation in essential business and administrative skills

  • You will gain practical skills for business support roles

  • Our flexible online study allows you to continue with your current role while you study.

Two new start-up business owners talking about their business strategy plan to promote their product.

 

Study online with our world-class learning platform

  • Designed and delivered online so you can learn anywhere, anytime

  • Study on any device - desktop, tablet or mobile

  • Learn through regular trainer-lead online sessions and native content

  • Engage with your learning community through online forums and messages

 

Download your free online course guide

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Once you have enrolled in this online course, you can access our online platform and start with the first module. You will need to complete a module and then the next module becomes available to you.

This business administration course contains 12 online modules, which have been designed to cover the following units of competency, including 6 core units and 6 elective units.

Expand units below, to get an understanding of topics and objectives.

BSBCRT411
BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use advanced-level critical thinking skills in a workplace context. This includes using methods of analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

BSBTEC404
BSBTEC404 Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to understand the fundamentals of using digital technologies to collaborate in a workplace context, including working as part of a remote team. It involves undertaking a basic review of organisational processes to identify opportunities for using digital technologies to complete work tasks more efficiently and effectively.

BSBTWK401
BSBTWK401 Build and maintain business relationships

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, develop and maintain effective work relationships and networks through relationship building and negotiation skills required by workers. These workers may be within an organisation as well as freelance or contract workers.

BSBWHS411
BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor an organisation’s work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs in the relevant work area in order to meet legislative requirements.

BSBWRT411
BSBWRT411 Write complex documents

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, draft and finalise complex documents.

BSBXCM401
BSBXCM401 Apply communication strategies in the workplace

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to facilitate and apply communication strategies in the workplace within any industry.

BSBOPS306
BSBOPS306 Record stakeholder interactions

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create a record of information in a customer management system (CMS) gathered from a stakeholder interaction as a result of an engagement activity.

BSBOPS405
BSBOPS405 Organise business meetings

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to organise meetings including making arrangements, liaising with participants, and developing and distributing meeting related documentation.

BSBPEF401
BSBPEF401 Manage personal health and wellbeing

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify signs and sources of strain on personal health and wellbeing (both physical and mental) within job roles and according to key performance indicators (KPIs).

BSBPEF402
BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and prioritise own work tasks. It also addresses the skills and knowledge to monitor and obtain feedback on personal work performance.

BSBPMG430
BSBPMG430 Undertake project work

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake a minor project or a section of a larger project. It covers developing a project plan, administering and monitoring the project, finalising the project and reviewing the project to identify lessons learned for application to future projects.

BSBTEC402
BSBTEC402 Design and produce complex spreadsheets

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use spreadsheet software to complete business tasks and produce complex documents.

 

Course requirements

There are no formal requirements for this Cert IV business administration. However, participants must be 18 years' old or over.

This course is not available to International students.

The Swinburne Open modern online learning platform has been designed so that you can study online anywhere, anytime. You will need to meet the following IT requirements to use our platform for this Certificate IV course:

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

* Students using a mobile or tablet will need to upload documents from a laptop or desktop or have a Dropbox account.

 

Online study FAQs

We understand you need to fit study around your busy life. Our online learning platform is designed with this in mind, so you can study on any device, anywhere, anytime. Here are answers to some business admin frequently asked questions.

Read more FAQs

 

 

Business administration is about managing different parts of a company to keep it running smoothly.

This includes tasks like handling operations, finance, marketing, and human resources to keep things on track and records updated.

Business administration can teach you business fundamental skills like communication, organisation, and leadership. These skills can help you succeed in many different jobs.

Yes, it gives you a strong foundation for many careers in different industries. In Australia, both small and large businesses need staff with administrative skills, making this an in-demand skill.

Yes, business administration jobs are in high demand in Australia. A growing Australian economy, a more complex business environment, and the need for efficient operations drive this demand.

To enhance your qualifications and qualify for these positions, you can gain a Certificate IV in Business Administration (BSB40120) online.

This business course covers topics like "Build and maintain business relationships", "Write complex documents", and "Apply communication strategies in the workplace", giving you essential skills to work effectively in administration.

A Certificate IV in Business Administration can lead to various roles across many industries, such as office manager, executive assistant, sales assistant, marketing coordinator, import/export coordinator, or customer service assistant.

 

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