This business leadership course is perfect for you if you are currently an office coordinator, supervisor or in a frontline role and want to step up into management. This nationally recognised (BSB40120) Cert. IV in Business (Leadership) will build on your existing knowledge, giving you specialised skills to monitor health and safety, implement a business operational plan, undertake project work, promote and lead team effectiveness and show leadership in the workplace.
Learn a mix of specialist and moderately complex administrative and operational tasks, as well as critical self-development skills. You will gain well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base to apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems and analyse information from a variety of sources.
This online course is designed to embed enterprise skills with a specialisation in leadership and management, and giving you the skills to lead and guide others.
Take the next step in your business career by learning to lead a team with our flexible online business management course, allowing you to continue with your current role while you study. Enrol to study leadership online. Earn your Certificate IV with Swinburne Open Education.
Course code: BSB40120
Delivery mode: Online
Course duration: 12- 18 months
Qualification: Certificate IV
Nationally recognised: Yes
Awarded by: Swinburne University of Technology
Assessments
Online quizzes, including multiple choice and short answer questions
Portfolio of evidence
Written reports
Case studies
Video and audio role plays and demonstrations.
Demonstrate strong leadership in the workplace
Manage and lead a team
Promote team effectiveness
Build networks with stakeholders
Implement an operational plan
Monitor a safe workplace.
Executive personal assistant
Office administrator
Office manager
Project assistant.
Graduates of the Certificate IV in Business course started or expanded a business, have a new job, got more highly skilled work, or received a promotion or higher pay.
The middle of the range salary earned by course graduates starting their first full-time job after graduating.
Graduates of the Certificate IV in Business course are most often employed in clerical and administrative jobs.
Graduates of the Certificate IV in Business course started or expanded a business, have a new job, got more highly skilled work, or received a promotion or higher pay.
The middle of the range salary earned by course graduates starting their first full-time job after graduating.
Graduates of the Certificate IV in Business course are most often employed in clerical and administrative jobs.
Source: Career outcome information www.myskills.gov.au
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Designed and delivered online so you can learn anywhere, anytime
Study on any device - desktop, tablet or mobile
Learn through regular trainer-lead online sessions and native content
Engage with your learning community through online forums and messages
This course contains 12 online modules, which have been designed to cover the following units of competency, including 6 core units and 6 elective units.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use advanced-level critical thinking skills in a workplace context. This includes using methods of analysis, synthesis and evaluation.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to understand the fundamentals of using digital technologies to collaborate in a workplace context, including working as part of a remote team. It involves undertaking a basic review of organisational processes to identify opportunities for using digital technologies to complete work tasks more efficiently and effectively.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, develop and maintain effective work relationships and networks through relationship building and negotiation skills required by workers. These workers may be within an organisation as well as freelance or contract workers.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor an organisation’s work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs in the relevant work area in order to meet legislative requirements.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, draft and finalise complex documents.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to facilitate and apply communication strategies in the workplace within any industry.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to articulate, present and debate ideas in a work or broader life context using creative techniques in order to provoke response, reaction and critical discussion.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine individual and team development needs and to facilitate the development of the workgroup.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead teams and individuals by modelling high standards of conduct to reflect the organisation’s standards and values.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify signs and sources of strain on personal health and wellbeing (both physical and mental) within job roles and according to key performance indicators (KPIs).
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and prioritise own work tasks. It also addresses the skills and knowledge to monitor and obtain feedback on personal work performance.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively lead and facilitate a team in a workplace within any industry.
There are no formal requirements for this Cert IV leadership qualification. However, participants must be 18 years' old or over.
Eligible for Australian and New Zealand Residents and Citizens only.
Our modern online learning platform has been designed so that you can study anywhere, anytime. You will need to meet the following IT requirements to use or platform:
Desktop or laptop
Latest version of Chrome or Safari
Microsoft Office (2010 or higher)
Adobe PDF Reader
Mobile or tablet*
Latest version of Chrome or Safari
Latest version of Android
Latest version of iOS
* Students using a mobile or tablet will need to upload documents from a laptop or desktop or have a Dropbox account.
We understand you need to fit study around your busy life. Our online learning platform is designed with this in mind, so you can study on any device, anywhere, anytime.
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions.
Q. How can I access trainer support?
You can access our dedicated trainer support using your choice of communication – online chat, email, phone call, or video chat.
Q. Do you help me find a job once I graduate?
At Swinburne Open Education, it’s not only about qualifications. We know you want to get a good job when you finish your studies, and our Careers Team will help you with valuable job-hunting skills such as CV writing and interview techniques. We are here to support you every step on the way. Our job finishes when yours starts.
Q. Can I pause my study if something in my life changes?
Self-paced learning gives you the flexibility to fit study around your life. We understand life doesn’t always go to plan. You can apply for extensions for up to 6 months (3 months per extension) if needed. See more details in our full FAQs.
Q. What if the course end up not being right for me?
If you are less than half way through your enrolment period and it’s not working out, you can opt-out of the second half and reduce your course fee liability to 50% of the total course fee. Refer to the Student Agreement for full terms and conditions.
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