Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business BSB40320

Build the practical business skills to turn ideas into real opportunities.

Gain a nationally recognised qualification while developing practical entrepreneurial skills you can apply to real business ideas and opportunities.

Nationally recognised qualification
Ongoing support from experienced business and entrepreneurial leaders
100% online and self-paced via our learner portal
Access course materials, assessment and support in one place
$1,995 with flexible payment plans ($166.25 per month)

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Connect Business Academy is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 46529)

Entrepreneurial capability designed for the real world:

Build practical entrepreneurial skills you can apply to real business ideas and opportunities.

This course focuses on practical entrepreneurial capability you can apply to real business ideas and opportunities - not just theory.

You’ll develop the skills to:

Communicate business ideas with clarity and confidence
Investigate opportunities and support business decision-making
Develop business plans, proposals, and marketing strategies
Understand risk, finances, and the foundations of sustainable business growth

Supported by experienced trainers with real-world business and entrepreneurial experience, you’ll receive guidance throughout your studies.

You’re not just completing a qualification.

You’re building capability that can help you create opportunities, develop ideas, and build something meaningful.

Designed for people who want to build something - not just study.

Build something of your own with confidence.

You may already be doing parts of the journey.

Exploring business ideas and opportunities
Planning projects, products, or services
Solving problems and finding better ways to do things

This course helps you build the skills, confidence, and formal recognition to help turn ideas into real opportunities.

Common pathways may include, but are not limited to:

This diploma helps you build the skills and formal recognition to help take the next step.

Common career pathways include, but are not limited to:

Small Business Owner
Startup Founder
Independent Service Provider or Consultant
Project or Business Coordinator
Freelancer or Self-Employed Operator

Real-world entrepreneurial skills
Apply what you learn to real ideas

Flexible online study
Fit learning around work and life

Trainer support throughout
Guidance when you need it

Build something of your own with confidence.

You may already be doing parts of the journey.

Exploring business ideas and opportunities
Planning projects, products, or services
Solving problems and finding better ways to do things

This diploma helps you build the skills and

formal recognition to help take the next step.

Common career pathways include, but are not limited to:

This course helps you build the skills, confidence, and formal recognition to help turn ideas into real opportunities.

Common pathways may include, but are not limited to:

Small Business Owner
Startup Founder
Independent Service Provider or Consultant
Project or Business Coordinator
Freelancer or Self-Employed Operator

Real-world entrepreneurial skills

Apply what you learn to real ideas

Flexible online study
Fit learning around work and life

Trainer support throughout
Guidance when you need it

Learn from someone who has built and led real businesses.

This program is supported by trainers with real-world business and entrepreneurial experience, providing guidance throughout your studies.

At the centre of the program is Andrew Sisley, CEO and Head Trainer at Connect Business Academy.

With more than 30 years of business experience - including senior roles with Samsung and national companies, as well as building his own ventures - Andrew leads the program, helping you develop practical entrepreneurial capability you can apply to real business ideas and opportunities.

You’ll have access to trainer guidance throughout your studies - you’re not left to figure things out on your own.

Andrew’s qualifications include:

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Graduate Diploma of Business Administration
Diploma of Business
Diploma of Leadership and Management
Certificate IV in Business
Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE)

Prefer to talk? Book a quick call.

Learn from someone who has built and led real businesses.

This program is supported by trainers with real-world business and entrepreneurial experience, providing guidance throughout your studies.

At the centre of the program is Andrew Sisley, CEO and Head Trainer at Connect Business Academy.

With more than 30 years of leadership experience - including senior roles with Samsung and national companies, as well as building his own ventures - Andrew leads the program, helping you develop practical entrepreneurial capability you can apply to real business ideas and opportunities.

You’ll have access to trainer guidance throughout your studies - you’re not left to figure things out on your own.

Andrew’s qualifications include:

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Graduate Diploma of Business Administration
Diploma of Business
Diploma of Leadership and Management
Certificate IV in Business
Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE)

Prefer to talk? Book a quick call.

This course is designed to help you turn ideas into something real - not just learn about business, but actually move forward with it.

You’ll develop the skills to:

Identify and evaluate potential business opportunities
Develop and communicate business ideas effectively
Understand customers, markets and positioning
Contribute to planning and decision-making in a business context
Build confidence to explore and progress business ideas

You can apply what you learn as you go - with assessments designed around real business ideas, opportunities, and entrepreneurial scenarios.

This qualification is an investment in building your entrepreneurial capability.

You’re building capability that supports your next step, and the confidence to turn ideas into something real.

Your investment is $1,995 total, or $166.25 per month over 12 months (equivalent to $38.37 per week).

This is designed to be manageable alongside your existing commitments, while you work toward a nationally recognised qualification that builds your capability, confidence, and entrepreneurial thinking.

The next step is simply deciding when the time is right for you.

Prefer to talk? Book a quick call.

What you'll learn:

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Description

Develop and use emotional intelligence

Develop critical thinking in others

Communicate with influence

Lead and manage effective workplace relationships

Manage team effectiveness

Lead the development of diverse workforces

Manage people performance

Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability

Manage budgets and financial plans

Manage business operational plans

Manage business risk

Facilitate continuous improvement

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Core

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Core

Elective

Duration:

Up to 12 months

Price:

$1,995 total, or $166.25 per month over 12 months (equivalent to $38.37 per week)

Study Mode:

Online, self-paced

Start Date:

Straight away

Minimum Entry Requirements:

18 years or older, and Year 10 or equivalent work experience

RPL or CT:

Yes, Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer may be available

Why this qualification stands out for learners.

Practical entrepreneurial skills

Learn how to investigate opportunities, develop business ideas, and make confident decisions in real entrepreneurial situations.

Develop the capability to think creatively, take initiative, and build something you’re proud of.

Build credentials that reflect your capability.

You’ve already started building ideas, experience, and initiative.

This qualification helps give that capability structure, strengthening your confidence and supporting your next step.

You’ll join a community of people who get it.

Ambitious professionals. Future business owners. People who are building something and want to be surrounded by others doing the same.

You’ll gain more than a qualification.

Build confidence, capability, and clarity to help turn ideas into real opportunities. All for the equivalent of $38.37 per week.

There’s no campus you need to attend. You can study online, at your own pace, around your commitments.

Maybe you’re thinking these things.

"I'm not sure I'm ready."

If you’re 18 or older and have an interest in business, ideas, or creating something of your own, this course may be a good fit.

The pre-training review we do before you enrol isn’t a test. It’s a conversation to explore whether this course is the right fit for your goals, experience, and aspirations.

"What if I start and can't keep up?"

Study at your own pace, with up to 12 months to complete the course. Trainer support is available throughout your studies - you’re not doing this on your own.

Entrepreneurship is a journey, and this course is designed to support steady progress alongside your existing commitments.

"I've tried studying before and it didn't work out."

Sometimes it’s not about ability - it’s about finding a study approach that fits your life.

This course is delivered fully online, with flexible study designed to fit around your work, family, business ideas and commitments.

"Is this actually going to make a difference to my career?"

This is a nationally recognised qualification, aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Combined with the practical entrepreneurial skills you’ll develop and the support of your trainers, it can help you build confidence, structure your ideas, and take the next step.

"I really can't afford it right now."

With a payment plan of $166.25 per month (equivalent to $38.37 per week), this course is designed to be manageable alongside your existing commitments. It’s an investment in your development - building capability, confidence, and entrepreneurial thinking.

Or maybe you have these questions.

When can I start?

You can start at any time, subject to completing the enrolment process and pre-training review. There are no fixed intake dates.

How much does it cost?

The Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business

BSB40320 is $1,995 in total, with a payment plan of $166.25 per month (equivalent to $38.37 per week). This includes course access, learning resources, and trainer support.

How long does it take?

Up to 12 months, depending on your study pace and individual circumstances.

How is it delivered?

100% online with trainer support

How do I determine if I am suitable for this course?

Before enrolment, all learners complete a pre-enrolment review. This allows us to confirm that the course is suitable for you based on age requirements, your goals, prior experience, and your ability to successfully participate in online study. We also consider your language, literacy, numeracy, and digital literacy skills to ensure you are set up for success. This process helps protect you from enrolling in a course that is not the right fit.

Does meeting the entry requirements guarantee enrolment?

No. Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not automatically guarantee enrolment. Enrolment is confirmed after completion of the pre-enrolment review to ensure the qualification is suitable for your individual circumstances.

What if the course isn't right for me?

Before enrolment, you’ll complete a pre-training review and this consultation is designed to help determine whether the qualification is suitable for your needs and goals.

Is this course nationally recognised?

Yes. Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business

BSB40320 is a nationally recognised qualification within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), delivered by Connect Business Academy RTO 46529.

Do I need prior study?

No prior formal study is required. Entry requirements include being 18 years or older and having completed Year 10 or having relevant work experience.

All learners complete a pre-training review to confirm the qualification is suitable for their individual circumstances, skills, and goals.

Is RPL or Credit Transfer available?

Yes. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT) may be available for eligible learners. Book a free consultation to find out more.

Will I get help?

Yes ... support and coaching is available whenever you need it. There is nothing we like more than discussing leadership, business and entrepreneurship and we are here to help you every step of the way

What technology do I need?

You will need:

A reliable computer with Adobe Reader®, Microsoft Word®, and a current web browser

A stable and reliable internet connection

A video/audio recording device (such as a smartphone, tablet, or webcam) for assessment evidence

A personal email address for communication and LMS access

Can I study while I'm working?

Yes. The qualification is designed to be flexible and can be studied alongside work and other commitments. Where appropriate, assessments may be completed using workplace tasks or simulated environments.

Can this course lead to further study?

Yes ... Diplomas are available to you as a natural next step that build nicely on what you have achieved in the Cert IV.

Will completing this course guarantee me a job?

No course can guarantee specific business or employment outcomes. However, this course is designed to help you develop practical entrepreneurial capability, business knowledge, and confidence that may support future opportunities, business ventures, or further professional development.

Prefer to talk? Book a quick call.

Take the next step toward building something of your own.

You've read this far. You’re already considering what comes next.

If you’re ready to build your entrepreneurial capability and gain a nationally recognised qualification, the next step is simple.

The gap between where you are and where you want to be isn't that wide. But it doesn't close itself.

You already have the ideas. The initiative. The motivation. What’s missing is the structure, confidence, and support to help you move forward with clarity.

The right trainer is ready. Your next opportunity may be closer than you think.

Start when the time is right for you, for the equivalent of $38.37 per week.

Click "Get Course Information" or book a quick phone or video call to explore whether this is the right fit for you.

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Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business BSB40320.

Delivered by Connect Business Academy RTO 46529. Nationally recognised. 100% online. Study at your own pace.