Elearning - Small Business Management Course

Certificate IV in Small Business Management (BSB40407)

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The road you live in, the cafe you stop at to get your morning coffee, the bar you frequent; none of it would be there if someone hadn't dreamed about it first. The Certificate IV in Small Business Management will help you shape your dreams of running your own business into rock-solid reality, acting as a guide for each step of the way.

This course is especially designed for those who already operate or are intending to operate a small business. It is also useful for senior employees, primary producers, trade professionals, bookkeepers, and anyone else who needs to learn entrepreneurial skills.

What will you achieve from this course?

When you have completed this course, you will be able to:

  • Comply with business legal and administrative requirements
  • Research and develop business plans
  • Manage your team of employees
  • Promote your products and services
  • Administer your financial accounts
  • Monitor, manage and review operational procedures

This is a nationally recognised qualification.

Click here to read the Employability Skills for BSB40207 Certificate IV in Small Business Management

How to gain your qualification faster

Recognition of Prior learning (RPL) is “the acknowledgement of the skills and knowledge” that you have gained through previous studies, work and life experiences. If RPL is granted, this will mean that you will not have to complete the study or assessments for a unit or units of competency.

RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) »

How long does the course take?

You, the student, are completely in control of your own learning schedule. Learning online allows you the freedom to study at home, during your lunch break or from anywhere in the world.

Total nominal hours: 473 hrs | Full time load: 12hrs/wk | Full-time duration: 39 weeks
Maximum 12 months access to online course. (Approx. 10-20 hours to complete each unit)


Option 1 — Pay Up Front
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.
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$2880 $2592 $288
Option 2 - Monthly Payments
Choose this flexible option and you can start achieving today with a low deposit and affordable interest-free monthly installments
Low Deposit
11 Monthly Payments

Help with the cost of your learning

You may be eligible for financial assistance as this course is approved for Centrelink student payments. Please contact your nearest Centrelink office to discuss your eligibility. AOT's Centrelink registration number is 4P727.