
Open Colleges
Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Give your venture the best chance of success. Equip yourself with a working understanding of the major functions of running a business and learn about the fundamentals of small business marketing including financial management, customer service, and strategic planning.
Why study this course?
- This course will help you to become a successful business owner and operator by equipping you with a strong head for business and the practical skills to put your knowledge to work.
- This nationally recognised course is taught by industry experts and has been designed to match the needs of small business owners.
- You don’t have to wait until you graduate to put your learning into practice. The course has been designed so that you can apply your learning to your own small business immediately.
- Open Colleges’ flexible online study has been designed for busy people. There are no traditional classrooms and no deadlines. You simply log in to your virtual campus, OpenSpace, to access your lessons and learning materials when and where you want.
- When you complete your first module, you can make application for a free 12-month membership with Flying Solo, which will give you access to a range of benefits, such as access to newsletters, webinars, events, discussion forums, flying solo book and Flying Solo directory. There are also promotional spots for the student’s small business on the Flying Solo website.
Delivery mode
Open Colleges offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business will prepare you for the following roles.
Independent Contractor
Independent Contractors operate their own small business and contract their services out to other businesses. They include construction workers, tr...
Small Business Owner
Small Businesses in Australia have under 20 staff, but more than 75% have less than 4 employees. These are known as micro-businesses. Small busines...
Entrepreneur
An Entrepreneur runs their own business or social enterprise marketing a particular product or service. You’ll turn your unique idea into a profita...
Franchisee
Franchisees operate their business under the established brand of a franchisor — strictly complying with their operating procedures, uniforms, stoc...
About Open Colleges
All of us at Open Colleges put the student at the centre of everything we do, whether that’s helping you find the right course, designing a new course, making improvements to our online campus or giving you the support you need to reach your goals.