Certificate IV in Business
The Certificate IV in Business is designed to assist you in taking your business administration career to the next level. It recognises that moving from an admin role into a more senior administrative position requires additional skills and knowledge. This qualification reflects the skills required for those working in, or moving toward, more complex business administration tasks that may also include some leadership responsibilities.
SA Government Subsidy
SA Government subsidy is currently available for this qualification for eligible candidates who are undertaking this qualification under a Contract of Training (ie traineeship). To find out more about the financial benefits, as well as the commitment and obligations connected with applying for the subsidy, you can contact our team. To check eligibility for the subsidy go to Skills SA Website.


Units of competency
The BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business comprises of twelve (12) units – six (6) core units and six (6) elective units.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. This qualification is ideally suited to individuals with administrative experience who are looking to expand their skills into more complex areas.
Possible Pathways
Further training pathways from this qualification include the BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management.
Career choices
This qualification is ideal for those with administration experience who are looking to develop the knowledge and skills to carry out a mix of specialist and moderately complex administrative or operational tasks.
Possible career choices relevant to this qualification include:
- Office Administrator
- Executive Assistant
- Senior Administration Officer
- Senior Clerical Officer
Core Units (6)
- BSBTWK401 – Build and maintain business relationships
- BSBXCM401 – Apply communication strategies in the workplace
- BSBWRT411 – Write complex documents
- BSBTEC404 – Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment
- BSBCRT411 – Apply critical thinking to work practices
- BSBWHS411 – Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
Elective Units (6)
- BSBLDR411 – Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
- BSBCMM412 – Lead difficult conversations
- BSBPEF401 – Manage personal health and wellbeing
- BSBPEF402 – Develop personal work prioritiies
- BSBPEF502 – Develop and use emotional intelligence
- BSBPEF403 – Lead personal development