BSB40415 Certificate IV in Small Business Management
This is a nationally recognised qualification that will provide the career pathway that will enable you to gain the skills and knowledge to effectively manage and grow a small business enterprise or specifically designed for people who are looking to open a small business.
Small businesses play a significant role in the Australian economy, accounting for around 95% of actively trading businesses in Australia. However ASIC have reported almost 41% don’t survive three years. Why? This is because 44% suffer poor strategic management, 40% fall victim to inadequate cash flow or high cash use, and 33% go under because of trading losses. Ballinger Training & Consultancy’s BSB40415 Certificate IV in Small Business Management will help ensure you end up on the right side of the statistics.
Whether you have a great idea for a business, you’re seeking to develop your skills while in an existing business, or you want to improve your qualifications for future employment, the course will arm you with the knowledge and skills to achieve your goals. You will analyse the feasibility of a business idea or the health of an existing business and consider the operational elements of managing a small business.
Completing the BSB40415 Certificate IV in Small Business Management can provide you with self-employment opportunities, giving you the knowledge and confidence to properly investigate the feasibility of a start-up or buying an existing business.
It will also provide vast employment opportunities across small businesses given the large number operating in Australia. The course will arm you with valuable structural business knowledge and planning abilities to offer existing small businesses across most industries.
Ballinger Training’s BSB40415 Certificate IV in Small Business Management covers all the fundamentals of small business planning including:
- Getting Started in Small Business
- Sales and Marketing
- Operational Planning
- Financial Management
Delivery Methods
Online/Self-Paced
Start anytime, study anywhere, at your own pace. Access your learning and assessment resources using an online portal. You can access this anywhere and anytime.
Ongoing support from our qualified Trainers/ Assessors via phone and email from Monday to Friday.
Face to Face Workshops
Please contact us to see if we are running any face to face workshops in your area
Assessment methods
Assessments for the BSB40415 Certificate IV in Small Business Management are a combination of:
- Case studies
- Projects
- Simulated workplace exercises
- Short answer questions
- Multiple choice questions
- Scenario based questions
Course Duration
Most students complete this qualification in 12 months to 24 months. Your completion time frame depends on your previous education, work experience, time availability and work rate and of course your commitment to getting your qualification completed. It is expected that you complete at least one module (2-3 units) every 6 months.
Fees and Charges
Funded Delivery
The BSB40415 Certificate IV in Small Business Management Program, is delivered as a part of the Queensland Department of Educations Certificate 3 Guarantee – Higher Level Skills Program. Please read the fact sheet on this link for more information and eligibility requirements will need to be met. We can provide you with further information regarding eligibility.
Given the increased benefits that you can gain from higher-level training, you are required to contribute to the cost of your training through a co-contribution fee. The co-contribution fee for this course is $50.00 and this is a one off fee charged upon enrolment, prior to the commencement of the course.
Fee for Service
Blended Delivery – Face to Face
Fee for Service Price for a blended delivery of this this course: $3,000.00.
A deposit of $1500 will be invoiced upon enrolment with the balance of the course cost being invoiced upon completion, prior to the issuing of your Statement of Attainment.
Payment options:Direct Deposit, Credit Card, Zipmoney
Online/Self-Paced Delivery
Fee for Service Price for a online/self-paced delivery of this this course: $1500.00
Full payment is required upfront for this delivery method.
Payment options:Direct Deposit, Credit Card, Zipmoney
To enrol or contact us for further information please email us via our Contact US page.

