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Certificate IV in Small Business Management

Who is This Business Management Course for?

Get the skills you need to run your own small business with the Certificate IV in Small Business Management. This course will introduce you to the principles and practice of small business management.

This business management course is especially designed for those who are, or wish to become, small business owners. It is also useful for senior employees, farmers, insurance agents, bookkeepers, bank managers and anyone else who needs to learn entrepreneurial skills.

Quick Course Guide
Qualification Certificate IV Student support Yes: Expert teacher & online support
Study time Self-paced
Eg: 1 yr = 8.5 hrs/week
Pre-requisites None.
Delivery method Online Course materials All course materials are provided
Enrolment dates Enrol anytime - start now! Assessment By assignment
Delivered by OTEN - #1 distance education TAFE provider Resources required Internet, email

Career-relevant and Accredited Business Management Course

Because OTEN TAFE vocational courses are developed in consultation with relevant industry and community groups, you can rest assured that your qualification is highly valued by industry employers, education and training providers and the wider community.

This business management certificate has been developed under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), so it's government-accredited as well as a nationally recognised course.

Once you've completed this TAFE certificate course, you can further your studies with the Diploma of Business course or an undergraduate degree course. Your TAFE qualification is likely to receive credit at a number of Australian universities. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant to find out more.

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What You'll Learn with the Certificate IV in Small Business Management

  • Small business planning
  • Business and legal requirements
  • Financial planning and management
  • Promoting your business
  • Customer service
  • Managing people
  • Workplace safety
  • Website maintenance

Flexible Study with Distance Learning

Fit your learning around your lifestyle - because the course is delivered online, you have the flexibility of when and where you wish to complete your business training.

Complete the course faster depending on the time you have available! This certificate course of 10 units is typically completed within 2 years, but you can finish earlier by increasing the time you dedicate to your studies.

Study Hours Time to complete
17 hrs/wk = 6 months
8.5 hrs/wk = 1 year
6 hrs/wk = 1 year 6 months
4.5 hrs/wk = 2 years

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Course Units

There are 10 units to be completed in this course.

  • Establish Business & Legal Requirements
  • Undertake Financial Planning
  • Promote the Business
  • Undertake Business Planning
  • Manage Finances
  • Manage a Small Team
  • Review and Maintain a Website
  • Customer Service
  • Monitor a Safe Workplace
  • Maintain Financial Records
Course modules
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