Certificate IV in Human Resource Management
Develop a range of functional, technical and cognitive skills required for success in the human resources sector. Study online for a BSB40420 Certificate IV in Human Resource Management with flexible study options.
Course code: BSB40420
Delivery mode: Online
Course duration: 18 months
Qualification: Certificate IV
Eligibility: This course is not available to international students
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
Prepare for a rewarding career in human resource management with a nationally recognised Certificate IV.
If you enjoy working with other people and helping both employees and companies succeed, then a career in human resource management (HRM or HR) is for you. Enjoy the flexibility of studying online at your own pace and gain a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Human Resource Management (BSB40420).
This online HR course will equip you with a range of functional, technical, and cognitive skills required for success in the human resources sector. Learn how to support the learning and development of teams and individuals, recruitment and onboarding through to building and maintaining relationships.
Enrol now to study human resource management online. Earn your Certificate IV with Swinburne Open Education.
This course is not available to International students.
Skills you'll learn
Support human resource functions and processes
Coordinate recruitment and onboarding
Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
Administer performance development processes
Build and maintain business relationships
Apply communication strategies in the workplace.
Your career opportunities
Human resources coordinator
Payroll officer
Human resources officer.
Start your human resource management career
Source: Career outcome information from Your Career (2025).
Why study Certificate IV in Human Resource Management online
This human resources certificate is nationally recognised.
Gain the essential skills you need to confidently handle HR responsibilities.
Learn to support team development, manage recruitment and onboarding, and build strong relationships.
Study business online with our flexible program, allowing you to continue working while you learn.
Study online with Swinburne Open Ed
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
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Meet Your Instructor
Irshad Cader
Irshad Cader is a Business and Management professional with extensive experience in leading renowned international businesses and organisations. He holds a Master’s degree in Management and a Post-graduate degree in Human Resource Management from Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia, and is a graduate of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK).
With 30 years of experience across Business Management, Marketing, Human Resources, and Capacity Development in Australia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, Irshad brings a wealth of expertise. He has also taught, trained, and coached in Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, and HR at both state universities and private educational institutions.
Online course modules
Once you have enrolled in this course, you can access our online platform and start with the first module. You will need to complete a module and then the next module becomes available to you.
This online course contains 13 online modules, which have been designed to cover the following units of competency, including 6 core units and 6 elective units. This HR management course contains an introductory module.
Expand units below, to get an understanding of topics and objectives.
BSBHRM411 Administer performance development processes
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist in the effective implementation of a performance development system and to facilitate employee performance.
BSBHRM412 Support employee and industrial relations
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate and implement employee relations (ER) and industrial relations (IR) policies and procedures to effectively represent organisations and employers.
BSBHRM413 Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine individual and team development needs and to facilitate the development of the workgroup.
BSBHRM415 Coordinate recruitment and onboarding
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement strategies to source candidates and to assess their suitability for available positions.
BSBHRM417 Support human resource functions and processes
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support work across a range of human resource functional areas.
BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
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.
BSBCMM412 Lead difficult conversations
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, facilitate and lead difficult conversations.
BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices
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.
BSBHRM529 Coordinate separation and termination processes
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate redeployment, resignation, retirement, dismissal and redundancy, including the conduct of exit interviews.
BSBTWK401 Build and maintain business relationships
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.
BSBWRT411 Write complex documents
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, draft and finalise complex documents.
BSBXCM401 Apply communication strategies in the workplace
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to facilitate and apply communication strategies in the workplace within any industry.
Course requirements
Online study FAQs
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 human resources management frequently asked questions.
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