BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Administration)

Are you interested in earning the BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Administration) through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)? You may be eligible to receive this qualification based on the work you’ve already done. And, you could do it without having to complete any additional study.

Our Skills Recognition Advisors can conduct a free preliminary assessment to confirm your eligibility.

Find out if you are eligible for this qualification by calling us on 1300 793 002, or apply here.

What is the Certificate IV in Business (Administration) about?

The Certificate IV in Business (Administration) is a specialty version of the Certificate IV in Business available to complete by Recognition of Prior Learning. The previous version of this qualification was BSB40515 Certificate IV in Business Administration.

The Certificate IV in Business (Administration) is a qualification that applies across a wide range of industries and occupations as administrative functions underpins every business.

Certificate IV in Business (Administration) starts with the skills, knowledge and responsibilities that administer a business smoothly.

Your business administration experience can help you achieve the Certificate IV in Business (Administration) through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

A total of 12 units of competency must be completed in Certificate IV in Business (Administration). The units of competency required are:

6 core units; plus
6 elective units.

The 6 core units are mandatory for every student completing the qualification.

When you look at the core units you can see that these key competencies are valued in workplaces across the country:

Critical thinking – the deeper thinking that considers questions, takes in information and analyses work practices. This is the type of thinking that goes further than just doing something because it has always been done that way.
Using digital technologies – collaborating through technology has become vital today
Building and maintaining business relationships
Keeping workplaces healthy and safe
Use effective communication skills and knowledge to produce complex documents and build communication in the workplace

For specialisation in Business Administration, Certificate IV in Business (Administration), 4 elective units are required to complete this specialisation.

The electives for Certificate IV in Business (Administration) address the systematic thinking and work covered in business administration. You could be working in compliance, coordinating business resources or information, completing projects or designing documentation that aids the business.

We work with your experience and career direction to identify the best elective units for your situation.

Where to Start with RPL for BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Administration)?

Your experience in your working life can help you achieve BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Leadership) through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Find out if you are eligible for this qualification by calling us on 1300 793 002, or apply here.

Case Studies

Find out how others have used a Diploma of Leadership and Management to get ahead in their careers…

DEREK – Dream Job After 70 Knock Backs

Before converting his 27 year military career with RAAF into nationally recognised qualifications through RPL, Derek had applied for close to 70 jobs and been knocked back for all of them. Then he landed his dream job!

MEREDITH– Career Pivot in Uncertain Times

Project manager and business consultant, Meredith Williams recently achieved a Diploma of Project Management through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). In this story Meredith discusses, career pivoting in uncertain times, gaining skills through working rather than studying, and the value of turning her career experience into qualifications through RPL.

BRENDAN – Taming the Black Dog

Police Officer – Brendan Maccione recently achieved five Diplomas and a Certificate III through RPL. A great result for anyone, but particularly significant for Brendan who reached breaking point in a café with his young children, and had to open up about the fact he was suffering PTSD.

More Information About Qualification,
Fees and The Recognition of Prior Learning Process

Fees & Payment

RPL Process

RPL Process

How does the RPL process work?

We conduct a free preliminary skills assessment and give you a report
You tell us the qualifications you want and provide evidence
You receive nationally recognised qualifications!

Let's step this out a bit more:

Step 1. We conduct a free preliminary skills assessment and give you a report.
The RPL process begins with a conversation with one of our Skills Recognition Advisors.

You tell us what you're looking for and where you want to go
You provide a few easily accessible documents
You'll be sent a report within 48 hours. This will include a breakdown of costs involved and lists the qualifications:
- you could be eligible for right now;
- you could be eligible for if you are able to provide some further evidence (and we'll share with you what the gaps are and the evidence we'd need); or
- if training would be your best option. We don't offer the training so we'll give you some information about how to locate a training organisation who delivers what you are looking for.

This is cost-free and obligation-free.

Step 2. You tell us the qualifications you want and provide evidence
You can make an informed decision about which qualifications are best for you and your career. Once this is confirmed, we can complete the process.

We tell you exactly what evidence we need to establish your competency in the units that make up a qualification
You provide your evidence, then you can sit back and relax!
We match the evidence to the units. This is called mapping. Other providers may get you to do this yourself.

Step 3. You receive nationally recognised qualifications!
Congratulations! Your experience has been validated and translated into nationally recognised qualifications.

To save you time, we submit all the paperwork to the government for you. This formalises your qualifications.
You receive your qualifications though both email and post, within 14 days. Or, with our VIP Fast-Track Service, you can have them in just 7 days.