Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business
Develop the practical skills and knowledge needed to start, manage, and grow a small business. This nationally recognised qualification is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, sole traders, and individuals looking to turn a business idea into reality
Study online with trainer support and scheduled online tutorials. Assessment uses tasks from your workplace, or a simulated workplace if you're not currently in a relevant role. Start with a deposit of 50% of the course fee, up to $1,500 (whichever is less). The balance is invoiced when your assessment is complete and paid before your qualification is issued. Pay by card, direct deposit, Afterpay, Klarna or Zip.
Already doing the work? Have your experience assessed against this qualification. Where there are gaps, you complete only the training you need.
Course outline
BSB30220 Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business is a nationally recognised qualification designed for individuals seeking to establish, operate, or contribute to a small business venture. The qualification reflects the skills and knowledge required to identify business opportunities, develop business ideas, and apply practical business principles within a new or existing enterprise.
Throughout the course, participants develop capabilities in business planning, customer engagement, marketing, financial management, risk management, and day-to-day business operations. Learners gain an understanding of the key considerations involved in starting and running a business while building the confidence to evaluate opportunities, make informed business decisions, and support sustainable business growth. The qualification is suitable for aspiring business owners, sole traders, self-employed professionals, and individuals looking to develop the practical skills required to succeed in a small business environment.
Common questions
How is the BSB30220 Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business delivered?
BSB30220 Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business is studied online with S2C Training (RTO 45605), with no classroom attendance. You work through short online topics in aXcelerate, join a live online tutorial with your trainer each month, and can book one-to-one sessions.
You are assessed on real tasks, for example researching a business opportunity, preparing a business proposal or setting up financial records, through knowledge questions, observation by your assessor (live on Teams or at a workplace visit) and a supervisor's third-party report. If you don't have a suitable workplace, you can complete the same tasks in a simulated workplace with live role-plays.
How long does the BSB30220 Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business take?
S2C Training's enrolment period for BSB30220 Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business is 12 months. The training plan covers 10 units, about 400 hours in total or around 8 hours a week, most of it structured practice in your normal work.
How long you take depends on your progress, and on any units granted by credit transfer or RPL. If you need more time, your trainer can add support and extend your training plan.
Can I get the BSB30220 Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business through RPL?
Yes. If you have relevant work or service experience, you can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for BSB30220 Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business. A credentialled S2C Training assessor reviews your evidence against each unit; the outcome isn't known until that assessment is complete, and you may need some gap training.
Evidence usually includes a business plan or proposal you prepared, start-up budgets and cash-flow forecasts, and business registration and tax records, plus a signed third-party report for each unit and a live online competency conversation. Your assessor may ask for more evidence or set a practical task. Start with the free skills check.
Can I combine RPL and online study for the BSB30220 Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business?
Yes. You can apply for RPL for the units you already have the skills for and study the rest of BSB30220 Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business online. If RPL shows that most or all of a unit is not met, you can complete that unit through online study, where you have a suitable workplace or using the simulated workplace.
Start with the free skills check.
Are there entry requirements for the BSB30220 Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business?
No. training.gov.au lists no entry requirements for BSB30220 Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business. You must be 18 or over to enrol, and you need a verified Unique Student Identifier (USI).
A current workplace is not required: if you are not working in a relevant role, you can complete the assessment tasks in a simulated workplace. Before you receive a proposal for the online course, you complete a short LLND (language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills) Check in aXcelerate; for RPL, your course advisor talks with you about these skills. It is not a pass-or-fail test.
Can I study the BSB30220 Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business if I'm not working in that field?
Yes. A current job in the field is not required for BSB30220 Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business. If you are not working in a relevant role, you complete the same assessment tasks in a simulated workplace, with documents, scenarios and live role-plays with your assessor.
Your course advisor explains this before you receive a proposal, and your trainer adds extra structured learning and one-to-one sessions where you need them.
How much does the BSB30220 Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business cost?
For BSB30220 Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business, the full online course is $1,795 and RPL is $1,295 (see the course page for current fees). Your written proposal confirms the fee before you enrol or pay.
You pay a deposit of 50% of the course fee, up to $1,500 (whichever is less), to enrol. S2C Training never holds more than $1,500 before your training and assessment is delivered. The balance is invoiced once your assessment is complete and must be paid before your qualification is issued. You can pay by card, direct deposit, Afterpay, Klarna or Zip.
Is credit transfer available for the BSB30220 Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business, and does it reduce the fee?
Yes. If you already hold a unit that is in BSB30220 Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business, or can be imported under its packaging rules, S2C Training grants credit transfer free of charge once your certificate or USI transcript is verified.
The course fee is not reduced for credited units. Credited units are listed on your record of results.
Is the BSB30220 Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business nationally recognised?
Yes. BSB30220 Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business is a nationally recognised qualification on the scope of registration of S2C Training (RTO 45605).
When you are assessed as competent in all units, your USI is verified and your fees are paid, you receive a testamur and record of results, issued electronically within 30 calendar days. If you complete only some units, you receive a statement of attainment for them.
What you'll study
Before you register
Entry Requirements
Nil
Roles this Qualification May Support
This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge required to establish, operate, or contribute to a small business venture. Rather than a single job title, it commonly leads to outcomes such as:
• Small Business Owner or Sole Trader
• Self-employed Professional or Contractor
• Start-up Founder
• Small Business Support or Coordination roles
Who This Course Suits
There are no formal entry requirements. It suits aspiring business owners, sole traders, self-employed professionals, and people looking to turn a business idea into reality. Delivery is online, with assessment through workplace or simulated workplace tasks, and RPL is available. The indicative duration is 12 months.
Skills You’ll Build
Across ten units, learners develop capability in:
• Investigating business opportunities
• Developing and presenting business proposals
• Organising finances for a new business venture
• Addressing compliance requirements for new ventures
• Building and maintaining business relationships
• Delivering customer service and handling complaints
Pathways After Completion
Completion provides a foundation for further business study, such as the Certificate IV in Business, or for continuing to develop and grow an existing venture.
USI & Certification
To receive a Qualification or Statement of Attainment, students must have a verified Unique Student Identifier (USI), unless exempt. AQF certification documentation will be issued within 30 calendar days of the student being assessed as competent in all required units and any outstanding fees being paid.
Learner Support & Reasonable Adjustment
Students have access to trainer support via email and scheduled online tutorials throughout their studies. S2C Training provides reasonable adjustment where appropriate to support individual learner needs while maintaining the integrity of the training and assessment requirements.
Resources & Technical Requirements
Students will require access to a computer or laptop with a webcam and microphone, reliable internet connection, a current web browser, PDF reader (such as Adobe Acrobat Reader), and office productivity software such as Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace. These requirements apply to all online study and assessment.
Online tutorials, virtual meetings, and assessment activities may form part of the learning experience and require access to suitable audio and video capabilities.
For workplace-based training and assessment, students may be required to access workplace resources, equipment, documentation, and personnel relevant to their role. Employer permission may be required where workplace evidence is being collected.
S2C Training provides access to learning materials, the Learning Management System (LMS), and trainer support throughout the duration of the course.
Credit Transfer
S2C Training recognises eligible nationally recognised training completed with other Registered Training Organisations through the Credit Transfer process. Students may apply for Credit Transfer and provide supporting documentation, such as a Statement of Attainment or qualification certificate, for assessment.
Transition Arrangements
Where a qualification is superseded, deleted, or substantially amended, S2C Training will manage student transitions in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and organisational policies and will advise students of any available options.
Some qualifications may include specialist streams or elective focus areas aligned to specific industries, job roles, or career pathways. Where available, specialisations for this qualification will be listed below.