Certificate IV
in Business

If you are ready to take the next step in your business career, the Certificate IV in Business (BSB40120) is the perfect pathway. This nationally recognised qualification helps you strengthen your ability to lead projects, communicate with impact, and think critically in the workplace. 

Students will develop advanced skills in business writing, digital collaboration, and workplace health and safety, while learning how to coordinate operations and support teams across different business environments. By combining practical training with real-world examples, this course ensures you graduate job-ready and confident in your ability to take on greater responsibility. 

Whether you are looking to build a career in administration, project support, customer service, or leadership, this course gives you the competitive edge to succeed. 

This qualification provides a direct pathway into the Diploma of Business (BSB50120) and other related Diplomas. By completing the Certificate IV, you will be well prepared for further study and higher-level roles. 

ACTB provides all study resources needed for your course. These include unit workbooks, digital tools, and additional learning aids to support classroom delivery. All materials are included in your course fees, so there are no extra charges for textbooks. Trainers also use practical business case studies to help connect classroom learning with real-world application. 

The Certificate IV in Business is delivered face-to-face at ACTB’s Brisbane campus. Training is interactive and collaborative, combining theory with workplace practice. Assessment tasks are varied, including: 

• Reports and written assignments 

• Presentations and workplace projects 

• Role plays, simulations, and observations 

This variety ensures you not only understand the material, but can apply it in practical business settings. 

• Location: 100 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, QLD 4006 

• Delivery Mode: Face-to-face, classroom based 

• Duration: 52 weeks (44 study weeks + 8 holiday weeks) 

• Study Load: 20 classroom hours per week (plus approx. 5 self-study hours) 

• Intakes: January, April, July, October 

There are no formal training package entry requirements. However, international students must: 

• Be at least 18 years old
• Meet ACTB’s English and academic entry criteria
  
• Complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test at orientation 

To successfully achieve the Certificate IV in Business, students must complete 12 units of competency: 6 core units and 6 electives. 

Core Units 

• BSBTEC404 Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment 

• BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs 

• BSBXCM401 Apply communication strategies in the workplace 

• BSBWRT411 Write complex documents 

• BSBTWK401 Build and maintain business relationships 

• BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices 

Elective Units 

• BSBPMG430 Undertake project work 

• BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development 

• BSBPEF403 Lead personal development 

• BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence 

• BSBSUS411 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 

• BSBCMM411 Make presentations 

Graduates of this course can continue to the Diploma of Business (BSB50120) or other related Diploma-level qualifications. Many students also use this program as a stepping stone into supervisory, team leader, or project support roles.

Please note that completion of this qualification does not guarantee migration or specific employment outcomes. It is, however, a strong foundation for those wanting to advance their career in the business sector. 

• Tuition Fee: AUD $6,500

• Non-Tuition Fee: AUD $0

• Total Course Fee: AUD $6,500 

At ACTB, we know that business is about people, ideas, and results. That’s why we focus on small class sizes, practical assessments, and personalised support. Our Brisbane campus is centrally located and designed to provide a collaborative learning environment. 

When you choose ACTB, you gain more than a qualification—you join a supportive community that is committed to helping you achieve your career goals.