The BSB40320 Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business gives your business idea real structure, building practical skills in planning, finance, marketing and operations. Study 100% online, no exams, nationally recognised. Built for new and aspiring business owners turning experience into a venture that lasts.
12 industry-aligned units covering core competencies

The BSB40320 Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business is a nationally recognised qualification for people starting or growing their own venture. You might already be trading, building a side business, or turning a skill you know well into something of your own, making decisions about money, marketing and customers as you go.
This qualification gives that work structure. It builds practical capability in business planning, financial management, marketing and promotion, risk and day-to-day operations, so you can build on solid foundations rather than guesswork. Assessments are based on your real business ideas and activities rather than exams, so you apply each skill straight to your own venture.
Study is fully online and self-paced, and Recognition of Prior Learning can reduce your study time. It suits new and aspiring business owners, sole traders and side-hustlers who want recognised skills and the confidence to grow something sustainable.
With this Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business, you’ll be able to plan, run and grow your own venture with real structure, from finances and marketing to managing risk and day-to-day operations.
Most people start a business by working it out as they go. This qualification replaces guesswork with practical foundations, so you can build something that holds together and grows on purpose rather than by luck.
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 itAssessment
Workplace projects — no examsSupport
Unlimited trainer support by phone and emailCredit Transfer and RPL Pathways
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%. 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.
Comprehensive Curriculum
Units
Each module typically takes around 4 weeks to complete but can be completed faster if your personal time allows.Comprehensive Curriculum
Age: 21 Years or over; or
If under 21 (must be over 18), have a Certificate III + 2 years relevant work experience; or
If under 21 (must be over 18), have proof of high level of skills that may lead to an interview for possible enrolment
Academic Suitability: Proof of completing:
– Year 12/Senior Certificate; or
– Certificate III + 2 years relevant work experience; or
– Pass a GTI Language, Literacy and Numeracy test
Industry Experience: Must have supervisory experience and must be currently employed in a supervisory role with an ability to complete practical tasks that may involve other people. Can be completed through role plays with trainer or recorded as part of the submission.
Language Requirements- See 'English Language Entry Requirements' for more informationComprehensive Curriculum