BSB40320 Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business
Are you passionate about your new business idea and ready to get started?
Gain the skills to bring your small business or startup idea to life by enrolling in the Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business 10-week course.
Launch your small business with expert support and guidance and set yourself up for success as a business owner.
Overview
Where Bentley
When Semester 2, 2025 | Semester 1, 2025
How On Campus
Please note: This course is also suitable for those establishing a new venture as part of a larger organisation.
When you complete the Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business, you will have a practical understanding of what it takes to run a successful small business.
Completion of the Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business opens up a range of further study options, including specialist business diplomas, and it may assist in entry to university.
This qualification is also offered part-time. Use the get help form below to start a discussion with our training area.
Through a mixture of theory and practical coursework, you will learn skills to:
- Develop a tailored business plan
- Plan and manage small business finances
- Report on financial activity
- Identify and apply legal, policy and compliance requirements when starting a new business
- Develop and apply marketing and promotional strategies
- Provide outstanding customer service
- Develop business proposals
- Implement record systems for a small business
- Conduct research
To assist you in making an informed choice and being prepared for this course, we recommend that you:
- Already have a business idea you would like to pursue
- Have the initiative and drive to complete work tasks on time
- Can work collaboratively and in a team when required
- Have effective communication skills
- Have year 12 high school level language, literacy and numeracy skills
- Have basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills
- Are fully aware of the time commitment necessary and can attend classes consistently over 20 weeks
- Have basic skills and can conduct effective online research
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBESB401 Research and develop business plans | $219.60 | $66.15 | $29.25 |
| BSBESB402 Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures | $268.40 | $80.85 | $29.25 |
| BSBESB403 Plan finances for new business ventures | $244.00 | $73.50 | $43.25 |
| BSBESB404 Market new business ventures | $219.60 | $66.15 | $29.25 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$122.00 | $36.75 | $16.75 |
|
|
$146.40 | $44.10 | $16.75 |
|
|
$219.60 | $66.15 | $43.25 |
|
|
$195.20 | $58.80 | $29.25 |
|
|
$170.80 | $51.45 | $29.25 |
|
|
$146.40 | $44.10 | $33.25 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBESB401 Research and develop business plans | $219.60 | $66.15 | $29.25 |
| BSBESB402 Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures | $268.40 | $80.85 | $29.25 |
| BSBESB403 Plan finances for new business ventures | $244.00 | $73.50 | $43.25 |
| BSBESB404 Market new business ventures | $219.60 | $66.15 | $29.25 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$122.00 | $36.75 | $16.75 |
|
|
$146.40 | $44.10 | $16.75 |
|
|
$219.60 | $66.15 | $43.25 |
|
|
$195.20 | $58.80 | $29.25 |
|
|
$170.80 | $51.45 | $29.25 |
|
|
$146.40 | $44.10 | $33.25 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.