Certificate IV Entrepreneurship and New Business
Whether you're ready to start or already figuring it out as you go, this course gives you the foundation to do it right.
Starting a business is one thing. Running it well is another. Whether you’re still in the planning stage or you’ve already launched and are learning on the fly, most business owners hit the same wall, the compliance, the finances, the legal stuff, the operations. Nobody teaches you this before you need it.
That’s exactly why this course exists.
You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need the right foundation.
Key Course Information
Dates
Courses start from August 2026
You only pay
Program Value
$5220
Location
- Online, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland Singleton
Build a Business the Right Way
The BSB40320 Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business is a nationally recognised qualification built for people who are serious about small business in Australia.
What makes it different here is who teaches it. Every trainer has built, run or grown a real business. This isn’t a course written by academics, it’s practical, need-to-know training from people who’ve been exactly where you are. You’ll leave with a qualification and, more importantly, the clarity to move forward with confidence.
Units of Competency
Unit Code | Unit Title |
BSBCRT411 | Apply Critical Thinking to Work Practices |
BSBSTR501 | Establish Innovative Work Environments |
BSBESB404 | Market New Business Ventures |
BSBOPS304 | Deliver and Monitor a Service to Customers |
BSBTWK401 | Build and Maintain Business Relationships |
BSBESB402 | Establish Legal and Risk Management Requirements of New Business Ventures |
BSBESB406 | Establish Operational Strategies and Procedures for New Business Ventures |
BSBESB403 | Plan Finances for New Business Ventures |
BSBESB407 | Manage Finances for New Business Ventures |
BSBESB401 | Research and Develop Business Plans |
Who is this for?
Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Planning to start a business in 2026/2027
Career Changes
Moving into consulting or self-employment
Small Business Owners
Formalise your knowledge and grow
Team Leaders + Managers
Get the formal skills to match your experience
What You’ll Walk Away With
By the end of the course, you won’t just have knowledge, you’ll have a foundation for your business.
You’ll gain the skills to:
- Research and develop a real business plan
- Understand your finances and plan for profit
- Market your business and attract customers
- Set up your business legally and correctly
- Build strong relationships with customers and partners
- Create systems and strategies to run your business effectively
What You’ll Learn
The Nitty Gritty
Get the essentials right from the start:
ABN, business registration, and structure
Legal and risk requirements
Insurance and compliance
The Fun Stuff
Turn your idea into something real:
Vision to strategy
Value propositions
Business model development
Spreading the Word
No customers = no business.
Learn how to:
Create a marketing plan
Build awareness
Stand out in a crowded market
The Money
Know your numbers with confidence:
Plan and manage finances
Understand break-even points
Use our simple viability tools
Funded through NSW Smart & Skilled + Workforce Australia, with fee-free or subsidised training available for eligible applicants.
Funded through NSW Smart & Skilled + Workforce Australia, with fee-free or subsidised training available for eligible applicants.
Limited places available, submit your expression of interest to secure your spot and check funding eligibility.
Learn From People Who’ve Actually Done It
Every trainer has real-world experience running businesses, so you’ll learn:
What works
What doesn’t
What to do differently from day one
No fluff. No guesswork. Just real, practical guidance.