Certificate IV in Business

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.

• Certificate IV in Business (Leadership)
• Certificate IV in Business (Administration)
• Certificate IV in Business (Operations)
• Certificate IV in Business (Sustainability)
• Certificate IV in Business (Big Data)
• Certificate IV in Business (Cyber Security)
• Certificate IV in Business (Finance)
• Certificate IV in Business (Records and Information Management)
• Certificate IV in Business (Procurement)

Entry Requirements

Nil

Roles this Qualification May Support

This qualification reflects the role of professionals who work independently, exercise initiative, and contribute to organisational objectives across operational, administrative, and support roles. It commonly leads to roles such as:

• Administration Officer or Supervisor

• Business Support Officer

• Team Leader

• Project Support Officer

Who This Course Suits

There are no formal entry requirements. It suits people building broad business capability or formalising existing workplace experience. The qualification offers a number of specialisation streams, so learners can align electives to a focus area such as:

• Leadership

• Administration

• Operations

• Finance

• Procurement

• Sustainability

• Big Data

• Cyber Security

• Records and Information Management

Delivery is offered online or in the workplace, with RPL available, over around 12 months.

Skills You’ll Build

Across twelve units, learners develop capability in:

• Applying communication strategies in the workplace

• Building and maintaining business relationships

• Using digital technologies to collaborate

• Demonstrating leadership and facilitating a team

• Writing complex documents and making presentations

• Promoting innovation in team environments

Pathways After Completion

Completion provides a foundation for the Diploma of Business or Diploma of Leadership and Management, or for moving into supervisory and specialist business roles.

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 regardless of whether training is undertaken online, in the workplace, or on campus.

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.

For campus-based delivery, S2C Training will provide access to training facilities, learning resources, equipment, and simulated environments where required to support training and assessment activities.

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.