Certificate IV in Business (Sustainability)

Build Practical Sustainability Capability for Modern Workplaces

Across industries, organisations are under pressure to reduce waste, improve resource efficiency and demonstrate environmental responsibility. Yet much of this work falls on people who already manage business processes, admin systems or team coordination — often without clear training or support. The BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Sustainability) helps you step confidently into sustainability-focused responsibilities. You’ll build skills in environmental practices, data reporting, sustainability planning, communication and continuous improvement — all grounded in practical, real-world workplace application. If you’re already contributing to sustainability goals, or you want to move into roles that blend operations and environmental responsibility, this qualification gives you the recognition and capability to support meaningful change.

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100% Online Delivery

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9–16 Month Completion

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Build practical sustainability and operations capability

Certificate IV in Business (Sustainability)

Build Practical Sustainability Capability for Modern Workplaces

✓

100% Online Delivery

✓

9–16 Month Completion

✓

Build practical sustainability and operations capability

Strengthen communication, reporting and policy development skills

Investment

Full fee:$5,750

With scholarship:$2,970

Save $2,780 - Eligibility criteria apply

Flexible Payment Options: VISA, MasterCard, time payments.

Affordable weekly or fortnightly payment plans available.

NSW Smart & Skilled funding approved (subject to eligibility and funding availability). See our Funding Information page for full details.

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Build Practical Sustainability Capability for Modern WorkplacesAcross industries, organisations are under pressure to reduce waste, improve resource efficiency and demonstrate environmental responsibility. Yet much of this work falls on people who already manage business processes, admin systems or team coordination — often without clear training or support. The BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Sustainability) helps you step confidently into sustainability-focused responsibilities. You’ll build skills in environmental practices, data reporting, sustainability planning, communication and continuous improvement — all grounded in practical, real-world workplace application. If you’re already contributing to sustainability goals, or you want to move into roles that blend operations and environmental responsibility, this qualification gives you the recognition and capability to support meaningful change.

What You'll Develop

Personal work-management and task organisation
Critical thinking for environmental and operational decisions
Emotional intelligence for influencing sustainable behaviour
WHS implementation in environmentally focused workplaces
Communication strategies that support change
Relationship-building across teams and stakeholders
Digital collaboration for sustainability initiatives
Complex document writing for plans, reports and proposals
Implementation and monitoring of sustainable work practices
Workplace sustainability planning skills
Ability to evaluate and report on sustainability outcomes
Policy development for sustainability at an organisational level

Quick Facts

Duration

9–16 months (self-paced, fast-track available)

Study Mode

100% online – self-paced and flexible, with people to help when you need it

Units

12 units of competency

Assessment

Workplace projects — no exams

Support

Unlimited trainer support by phone and email

Credit Transfer and RPL PathwaysIf you have any past studies or experience, you may be eligible to receive credit where possible. This means you don’t need to relearn what you already know and can significantly reduce your study time by up to 60%. Most experienced workers save 3 to 6 months of study time through RPL. Your practical experience has real value and we help you prove it.

Graduate Success Stories

“Excellent Course for supervisors and foreman. You get to better your knowledge around civil and being a supervisor/foreman. This course has taught me to plan ahead to know where you’re going and what you want to achieve. I also have more of a health and safety focus outlook. The support processes for assessments were very helpful and precise.”

Enhanced safety awareness

Shannon ClellandGloding Contractors

“Since doing my Cert IV's, I have had good feedback from my employers about promotions and pay rises. The management skills I learned helped me to see more productive ways of doing tasks. I found the RPL process easy to understand and follow instructions.

Improved management capability

Greg Antaw

“The support I received was great. I liked the independence of being left to do training on my own, with trainers always available to help when needed”

Improved learning independence

Duncan Turnbull

“This course was very flexible and tied in well with my current employment. Finding where to access information was very easy, and access to trainers and the support system were excellent. The training was highly applicable to my day to day role and would be very suitable for other supervisors.“

Improved workplace alignment

David Schofield

BSBXCM401Change requires clear communication; learn how to deliver messages that motivate and support sustainable practice.

Module 6

BSBTWK401Sustainability relies on collaboration; build strong working relationships to support adoption of environmental practices across teams.

Module 7

BSBTEC404Environmental reporting and tracking rely on digital systems; gain confidence in using platforms that support data sharing and project coordination.

Module 8

BSBWRT411Policies, plans and sustainability reports require precision; develop skills to prepare clear, professional and effective documentation.

Module 9

BSBSUS411Start the practical change process; learn how to support waste reduction, resource efficiency and environmental compliance.

Module 10

BSBSUS412Turn goals into action; create practical sustainability plans that support measurable environmental improvement.

Module 11

BSBSUS413Data-driven insights matter; develop skills to analyse sustainability outcomes and communicate results effectively.

Module 12

BSBSUS511Strengthen organisational accountability; learn to write policies and procedures that support long-term sustainability goals.

People without the recommended experience often struggle and may not complete the course. This is simply due to the level of responsibility required in the assessments. If you have any past studies or experience, you may be eligible to receive credit where possible. This means you don’t need to relearn what you already know and can significantly reduce your study time by up to 60%.