Overview
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.
This qualification is delivered online providing you with the flexibility to complete the training when and where you wish. You will be fully supported throughout the learning process by qualified trainers from Accredited Online Training (AOT), Australia's leading provider of online qualifications.
AOT provide exemplary participant support services, including:
- Individual over-the-phone inductions with a facilitator who will step you through the process and answer any queries;
- Unlimited mentoring and support services by qualified training via a toll free phone number or via email;
- Access to a virtual classroom that allows participants to communicate with a trainer and other participants in real time.
Please click here to download the Student Handbook. Once you have registered, you will be emailed all relevant details.
Course Content
On completion of 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.
Components
BSBSMB401A Establish Legal and Risk Management Requirements of Small Business
BSBSMB402A Plan Small Business Finances
BSBSMB403A Market the small Business
BSBSMB404A Undertake Small Business Planning
BSBCRT501A Originate and Develop Concepts
BSBCUS401A Coordinate Implementation of Customer Service Strategies
BSBMKG413A Promote Products and Services
BSBSMB405A Monitor and Manage Small Business Operations
BSBSMB407A Manage a Small Team
BSBSMB408B Manage Personal, Family, Cultural and Business Obligations
All assessments are conducted online and you will receive feedback from your assessor within 48 hours (except when there is a Public Holiday). Holistic or major assessments may take up to seven days. Assessments may include multiple choice and/or short answer questionnaires, portfolios, case studies, and in some cases video and/or workplace based evidence may also be required.
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Help is only a phone call away! Qualified trainers are available to take your calls during business hours (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Queensland time) on 1-300-726634. Or if you prefer email, please send your query to trainer@aot.edu.au. Whether you call or email, be sure to mention that you are completing your qualification through IPAA Queensland and Learning Seat. Please also enquire about our virtual classrooms.
Duration
Maximum nominal hours: 473
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). This should include completing both the online training module and the associated formal assessment component.
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. Please read the student handbook for more information.