Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business
BSB40320
Duration: Up to two years
Price: $2,756 up front | $127.20 per week (payment plan)
How it works: Study online. With a difference.
Start date: Immediately, or whenever you’re ready.
Entry requirements: No formal prerequisites | RPL available | Some equipment needed
Qualification type: Certificate IV
There’s no two ways about it – it’s tough out there for small businesses.
There’s no two ways about it – it’s tough out there for small businesses.
Innovative ideas
Built for all learning styles
Nationally recognised
Course Summary
There’s no two ways about it – it’s tough out there for small businesses. Monarch Institute's Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business was developed by entrepreneurs, business executives, and academics who’ve already been where you want to go. Like Josh Wilson, who has successfully built three business and sold two before age 40. And Glenn Buesnel-May, who has spent over 20 years in the Royal Australian Air Force as an officer before specialising in education and training.
You won’t just come out of your course with real-world skills and knowledge. You’ll also have a qualification that’s accredited and recognised Australia-wide. Take on the business world, or use your skills in an exciting new role – it’s up to you.
Whether you’re looking to launch your own start-up idea, or looking to buy an existing business, there’s nothing more satisfying than running your own business or helping to get one off the ground. Upon completing this course, there are number ways you can go:
Key opportunities include:
Small business owner
Small business franchisee
Small business incubator participant
Operations role within a small business
Administration role within a small business
Sales and marketing role within a small business
Small business analyst
Public servant – Government relations officer, with a small business focus
This course is designed to be completed within 12 months, however Monarch’s training plan allows you to take up to 24 months.
There is no minimum timeframe to complete this course. Students who are highly motivated and well organised can complete the full course at an accelerated pace.
The key factors that influence course completion are a student’s experience, time availability, how fast they work and how committed they are!
Study online. With a difference.
You’ll get:
Easy-to-follow course materials
Videos and webinars
Heaps of support from your course trainers (phone, email, Zoom)
A dedicated admin team on hand to guide you
Online assessments
Student Facebook group
How does it work?
This course has been developed to give you absolute flexibility. Study on your couch, on public transport, on your break at work, out in the park – wherever and whenever you like. The best part is, with Monarch Institute, ‘online’ doesn’t mean ‘alone’. You’ll be backed by our trainers at every step along the way.
What support will I get?
Your trainer will be happy to contact you via phone, Zoom, or email (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm). So you definitely won’t feel alone. You’ll also have access to our student Facebook group, so you can discuss the material with other students. It’s a handy way to stay in touch with trainers and others in the same course.
The experts who design and deliver our courses (click back to Course trainers to meet some of them) have developed an assessment framework that’s uniquely designed to help you gain a deep understanding of the material. They’ll give you the kind of knowledge and skills you can use in the real world as a business operator or manager. Assessment formats include:
Case studies
Multiple-choice questions
Short-answer questions
Roleplays – video self-recording and upload of the file
Business Plans
Immediately, or whenever you’re ready.
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"The content of the course was comprehensive covering all topics related to business. The course assignments challenged me to think critically and creatively. I would highly recommend this course to anyone thinking of starting their own business."
- Emma P, Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business Graduate
Entry Requirements
There aren’t any formal requriements. But to make sure you get the most out of training with us, the following enrolment process applies:
Once we receive your enrolment, our friendly course consultants will touch base to undertake a pre-training review to ensure the training is right for you.
For students without an equal or higher level qualification, there’s a short language, literacy and numeracy quiz you complete online.
We may be able to take into account relevant knowledge and skills you’ve gained through previous formal or informal training, education and employment. To find out more, refer to our Student Information Handbook by clicking here, or get in touch with one of our friendly Course Consultants.
You will need access to the following equipment to successfully complete the course:
You will need access to the following equipment to successfully complete the course:
Working computer with Microsoft Office (2016 or later)
Access to the internet
Access to a smart phone, video camera or web camera is required
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Pathways
The Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business is the ideal preparation for these Diploma of Leadership and Management and Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management courses, because it covers the basics that are assumed knowledge for Diploma students. During this course, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to practice the tasks and decision-making responsibilities which you’ll refine in a Diploma level course.
Module 1
Plan the new business
BSBESB301 Investigate business opportunities
BSBESB403 Plan finances for new business ventures
BSBESB401 Research and develop business plans
Module 2
Start the business
BSBESB407 Manage finances for new business ventures
BSBESB402 Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business
Module 3
Promote the business
BSBTEC403 Apply digital solutions to work processes
BSBESB404 Market new business ventures
BSBMKG434 Promote products and services
Module 4
New business management
BSBHRM415 Coordinate recruitment and onboarding
BSBTWK401 Build and maintain business relationships
Innovative ideas
Learn how to set up operational strategies and procedures for your new business venture. From start to finish, you’ll be guided by successful small business founders through this entrepreneurship course.
Built for all learning styles
Learn through videos, screen-casts, PDF material, multiple-choice and written assessments. Whether its been days or years since you last formally learned, this entrepreneurship program will offer various ways to understand the concepts of managing a business and will help you act with confidence in your own business.
Nationally recognised
This qualification is nationally recognised. It’s part of the Australian Qualifications Framework. This means you may be able to use it as a pathway to higher education qualifications at institutions around Australia.
Small business training. For the real world.
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