CERTIFICATE IV IN BUSINESS (SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT)
This course is designed to cover all aspects of running your small business including the micro management techniques that are essential to ensure that your business is a successful and profitable venture.
What will you achieve from this course?
When you have completed this course, you will be able to:
Manage your team of employees
Comply with business legal and administrative requirements.
Administer your financial accounts
Implement effective marketing strategies
Promote your products and services
Research and develop business plans
Monitor, manage and review operational procedures
The Certificate IV in Small Business Management is a nationally recognised qualification, which leads to the Diploma of Business
Why choose to study online with AOT:
No classes to attend
No deadlines to meet
Study in your own time
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Virtual Classroom- plan, implement & assess your learning process online
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All students receive professional tutor support throughout their learning experience with AOT.
How to gain your qualification faster & transfer to University!
Fast Track
RPL (Recognition of prior learning)
University credit transfer
How long does the course take?
The convenience of online study allows you to complete your course as fast as you want or at a pace that suit’s you! You will have 12 months to complete this course.
Total nominal hours
438 hrs
Full time load
12hrs/wk
Full-time duration
37 weeks
Maximum 12 months access to online course. (Approx. 10-20 hours to complete each unit
Unit Code
Unit Name/Description
BSBSBM301A
Research business opportunities
This unit covers the investigation and research required to ascertain the opportunities available and the feasibility of a business opportunity/ies. It is suitable for those considering setting up a business.
BSBSBM401A
Establish business and legal requirements
The unit involves identifying and complying with business legal and administrative requirements. It is suitable for setting up or existing micro and small businesses or a department in a larger organisation.
BSBCMN411A
Monitor a safe workplace
This unit is concerned with OHS responsibilities of employees with supervisory responsibilities to implement and monitor the organisation's Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and programs in the relevant work area to meet legislative requirements.
BSBSBM403A
Promote the business
This unit covers the development and implementation of marketing strategies and the monitoring and improvement of market performance. It is suitable for setting up or existing micro and small businesses or a department in a larger organisation.
BSBSBM404A
Undertake business planning
This unit covers the research and development of an integrated business plan for achieving business goals and objectives. It is suitable for setting up or existing micro and small businesses or a department in a larger organisation.
BSBSBM405A
Monitor and manage business operations
This unit is concerned with the operation of the business and with implementing the business plan. The strategies involve monitoring, managing and reviewing operational procedures. It is suitable for existing micro and small businesses or a department in a larger organisation.
BSBSBM406A
Manage finances
This unit involves the implementation, monitoring and review of strategies for the ongoing management of finance. It also includes day-to-day financial management of the business. It is suitable for existing micro and small businesses or a department in a larger organisation.
BSBSBM407A
Manage a small team
This unit covers planning and managing staff. It involves industrial relations, staff selection, staff records, induction, training and team development to enhance business operations. It is suitable for existing micro and small businesses or a department in a larger organisation.
BSBCMN402A
Develop work priorities
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to plan own work schedules, monitor and obtain feedback on work performance and development.
BSBCMN410A
Coordinate implementation of customer services strategies
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to advise on, and carry out customer service strategies, and evaluate customer strategies on the basis of feedback and design strategies for improvement.
Career pathways include:
Manage you’re own or someone else's small business.
Entry Requirements:
Sufficient literacy and numeracy skills to complete the course (if you can read this website without help you should be ok)
Access to an internet connection and computer
Payment options
Option 1- Pay Upfront
When you choose to pay up front for the Certificate IV in Small Business Management, you will receive a 10% discount off the total cost of the course.
Course Cost $2800
Pay Now $2520
Save $280
Option 2 - Monthly Payment
Choose this flexible option and you can start achieving today with a low deposit and affordable interest- free monthly instalments.
Low Deposit $413
11 Monthly Payments $217
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