Open Colleges is the new name for Cengage Education, and is Australia's oldest and most respected provider of Online and distance education courses. We deliver over 130 online and distance education courses, including an extensive range of nationally recognised Certificates and Diplomas.

Starting a small business is a big step, but it can be a terrific way to take control of your future.

With more than 1.9 million small businesses in Australia (source: ABS), it's certainly a popular way to work, but how can you give yourself the best chance of success? A great idea or service and plenty of hard work go without saying, but it also makes sense to equip yourself with the right skill-set, and that's where the Certificate IV in Small Business Management comes in.

Whether you're about to embark on an exciting new business venture or you\'re looking to take your existing enterprise to the next level, this qualification can help you with the building blocks you\'ll need, including basic marketing strategies, identification of business opportunities, basic financial processes and effective client and customer liaison.

Subjects

• BSBSMB401A - Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business (core)
• BSBSMB402A - Plan small business finance (core)
• BSBSMB403A - Market the small business (core)
• BSBSMB404A - Undertake small business planning (core)
• BSBCUS401A - Coordinate implementation of customer services strategies (elective)
• BSBFIA402A - Report on financial activity (elective)
• BSBPMG510A - Manage projects (elective)
• BSBREL401A - Establish networks (elective)
• BSBREL402A - Build client relationships and business networks (elective)
• BSBSMB405A - Monitor and manage small business small business operations (elective)

Entry requirements

School Certificate or equivalent OR relevant qualification OR relevant vocational experience.

English language requirements

If English is your second language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competence before enrolling.

The Open Colleges difference:

• Nationally accredited: This ensures your qualification is recognised by industry around Australia.
• Start today! Open Colleges courses offer you ultimate flexibility. There is no need to attend classes at a campus or wait for an intake or start date. You can start your course whenever it suits you!
• Study from home at your own pace: You can study from home at your own pace. You can a choose to receive your learning materials by mail or online.
• Benefit from 100 years of history: Open Colleges has been delivering distance education to Australians for more than 100 years. Join over 700,000 Australians who have studied with Open Colleges. Unlike many other institutions, we are specialists in distance learning.
• We help you to succeed: Open Colleges provides you with comprehensive support throughout your studies. From access to ‘OpenSpace’ — our online learning portal — to support from experienced tutors, we help you every step of the way.
• Affordable fees: Open Colleges provides you with a range of different payment plan options. You can pay upfront and get a discount on your fees or you can choose to pay by instalment – including weekly, fortnightly and monthly options.