BSB40120

Specialization in Business Essentials

Compiled from BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business

CRICOS COURSE CODE: 104778G

Package 6 consecutive units in our BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business & on successful completion, get a Specialization in Business Essentials.

The Specialization in Business Essentials gives students the flexibility to package 6 consecutive units found in our BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business. On successful completion of these units, you will have started developing key skills to support you in a variety of business services job roles that support administration and operations.

Students who successfully complete our BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business - Specialization in Business Essentials will be entitled to receive a Statement of Attainment for units completed successfully. The full BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business is available by completing the remaining units offered in the program.

Why Choose the Specialization in Business Basics

This short-term study option is ideal for gap year students or those looking for an introduction to our full qualifications
Explore a comprehensive set of topics to prepare you for business services jobs supporting administration and operations – the specific skills you learn will depend on the 6 units you take
Receive a Statement of Attainment for each unit that you complete successfully
Upon completion of the Specialization in Business Essentials, you have the option to continue on and complete the full BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business
Combine your program with progressive qualifications and build a long-term study plan to achieve your learning and career goals

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CAMPUS AVAILABLE

Adelaide
Brisbane
Melbourne
Perth
Sydney

PROGRAM LENGTH

ACADEMIC

Weekday 28-34 weeks
Weekend 28-34 weeks

Total length includes 24 weeks study + up to 10 weeks scheduled breaks

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START DATES

- - - - 2024: déc. 30
    - - 2025: janv. 28, févr. 24, avr. 21, mai 19, juin 16, août 11, sept. 08, oct. 06, déc. 01, déc. 29
    - - 2026: janv. 26, mars 23, avr. 20, mai 18, juil. 13, août 10, sept. 07, nov. 02, nov. 30
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SCHEDULED BREAKS

- - mars 24, 2025 - avr. 18, 2025
  - juil. 14, 2025 - août 08, 2025
  - nov. 03, 2025 - nov. 28, 2025
  - déc. 25, 2025 - déc. 26, 2025
  - févr. 23, 2026 - mars 20, 2026
  - juin 15, 2026 - juil. 10, 2026
  - oct. 05, 2026 - oct. 30, 2026
  - déc. 28, 2026 - janv. 01, 2027

LANGUAGE LEVEL REQUIREMENT

Intermediate 2
- IELTS: Overall band of 5
- TOEFL IBT: 35-45
- PTE Academic: 29
- Cambridge Main Suites Exams: B1 Preliminary-merit
- Duolingo: 80-90
- CAEL: --
- Common European Framework: B1+

CREDIT TRANSFER ELIGIBILITY

Yes, This program offers credit transfer into some of our partner schools. Learn More

Work while you study

In Australia student visas typically include the right to work up to 48 hours every 2-week period once your course starts. Working while you study is a great way to immerse yourself in Australian life and earn extra money. Learn more about top industries and typical student jobs available in your study city.

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Program Units

Take 6 consecutive units out of the following 12 units offered in the BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business.*

*Units offered in the BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business run in sequence. When you take the specialization, the particular 6 units available to you will depend on your start date.

In this unit you will learn how to prepare, deliver and review presentations for a range of purposes such as marketing, training and promotions. Topics include: Prepare presentation; Deliver presentation; Review presentation.

In this unit you will learn how to use advanced level critical thinking skills in the workplace. Topics include: Establish role of critical thinking in the workplace; Lead critical thinking process; Develop critical thinking mindset.

In this unit you will learn how to effectively express, present and debate ideas, using creative techniques to engage others. Topics include: Establish framework for communication; Develop ideas for communication; Debate and discuss ideas.

In this unit you will learn how to prepare, coordinate and review basic marketing activities for small or large enterprises. Topics include: Prepare to undertake marketing activity; Co-ordinate marketing activities; Review marketing activities.

In this unit you will learn how to plan and prioritise your tasks at work, and how to seek and evaluate feedback on your work performance. Topics include: Plan personal work schedule; Implement personal work schedule; Review personal work priorities.

In this unit you will learn how to develop emotional intelligence to increase self-awareness, self-management, and social awareness, and to manage relationships in the workplace. Topics include: Prepare to develop emotional intelligence; Develop emotional intelligence; Promote development of emotional intelligence in others.

In this unit you will learn how to complete a small project or part of a larger project. You will learn how to develop a project plan, administer and monitor the project, then finalise and review it. Topics include: Establish project parameters; Develop project plan; Administer and monitor project; Finalise and review project.

In this unit you will learn how to use digital technology to collaborate in a workplace, including working as part of a remote team, and to complete work tasks more efficiently and effectively. Topics include: Review existing digital technology use in the business; Identify opportunities to implement digital technologies for workplace collaboration; Implement and use digital technologies to collaborate in the workplace.

In this unit you will learn how to establish, develop and maintain effective work relationships and networks through relationship building and negotiation skills. Topics include: Establish business relationships; Maintain business relationships; Build and improve business relationships.

In this unit you will learn how to implement and check an organisation's workplace health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs. Topics include: Provide information to work team about WHS policies and procedures; Implement and monitor work team consultative arrangements for managing WHS; Implement and monitor organisational procedures for providing WHS training to work team; Implement and monitor organisational procedures and legal requirements for identifying hazards, and assessing and controlling risks; Implement and monitor organisational procedures for maintaining WHS records.

In this unit you will learn how to plan, draft and finalise complex documents based on a range of information sources. Topics include: Plan complex document; Draft complex document; Finalise complex document.

In this unit you will learn how to use effective communication strategies to provide instruction and feedback, and facilitate respectful interaction, in the workplace within any industry. Topics include: Prepare for communication; Use communication strategies to provide work instruction; Facilitate workplace communication; Monitor and support team communication.

Package this Program

Combine progressive programs to create a long-term study plan at Greystone College Australia and earn multiple qualifications. Study as long as 5 years by combining your Specialization in Business Essentials with other qualifications. Learn more about package programs, and explore other program options.

BSB20120 Certificate II in Workplace Skills

Learn a comprehensive skill set to increase your employability and prepare you for a variety of entry-level Business Services jobs.

BSB30120 Certificate III in Business

Build transferable skills that will give you a foundation for a variety of business services job roles.

BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business

Build transferable skills to support your success in Business Services roles that involve guiding colleagues and being responsible for their productivity.

BSB50120 Diploma of Business

Build a dynamic skill set to prepare you for success in business operations roles.

BSB50120 Diploma of Business (Organisational Development)

Develop a specialised business skill with this major in organisational development.

Double Diploma

Package the BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business with the BSB50420 Diploma in Leadership & Management and receive the BSB50120 Diploma of Business at no extra cost.

BSB40120

Specialization in Business Essentials

Compiled from BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business

CRICOS COURSE CODE: 104778G

Package 6 consecutive units in our BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business & on successful completion, get a Specialization in Business Essentials.

Why Choose the Specialization in Business Basics

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SCHEDULED BREAKS

LANGUAGE LEVEL REQUIREMENT

CREDIT TRANSFER ELIGIBILITY

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BSB20120 Certificate II in Workplace Skills

BSB30120 Certificate III in Business

BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business

BSB50120 Diploma of Business

BSB50120 Diploma of Business (Organisational Development)

Double Diploma

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BSB40120

Specialization in Business Essentials

Compiled from BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business

CRICOS COURSE CODE: 104778G

Package 6 consecutive units in our BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business & on successful completion, get a Specialization in Business Essentials.

Why Choose the Specialization in Business Basics

CAMPUS AVAILABLE

PROGRAM LENGTH

START DATES

SCHEDULED BREAKS

LANGUAGE LEVEL REQUIREMENT

CREDIT TRANSFER ELIGIBILITY

Work while you study

Program Units

BSBCMM411 MAKE PRESENTATIONS

BSBCRT411 APPLY CRITICAL THINKING TO WORK PRACTICES

BSBCRT412 ARTICULATE, PRESENT AND DEBATE IDEAS

BSBMKG433 UNDERTAKE MARKETING ACTIVITIES

BSBPEF402 DEVELOP PERSONAL WORK PRIORITIES

BSBPEF502 DEVELOP AND USE EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

BSBPMG430 UNDERTAKE PROJECT WORK

BSBTEC404 USE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES TO COLLABORATE IN A WORK ENVIRONMENT

BSBTWK401 BUILD AND MAINTAIN BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS

BSBWHS411 IMPLEMENT AND MONITOR WHS POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND PROGRAMS

BSBWRT411 WRITE COMPLEX DOCUMENTS

BSBXCM401 APPLY COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES IN THE WORKPLACE

Package this Program

BSB20120 Certificate II in Workplace Skills

BSB30120 Certificate III in Business

BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business

BSB50120 Diploma of Business

BSB50120 Diploma of Business (Organisational Development)

Double Diploma

Ready to make the next step?