Provide high-level administrative, strategic planning and operational support, and learn to manage and lead people effectively with this dual qualification.
This dual leadership and business administration course will train you in the key areas of operational planning, business finance, reporting, WHS, meeting and travel arrangements, communications and leadership and management.
As a student, you will receive a 12-month affiliate membership with the Institute of Managers and Leaders (previously known as the Australian Institute of Management). IML is a key industry membership organisations for managers at a variety of levels. IML membership at this level provides learners with a many benefits such as access to e-newsletters, blogs, events, and online resources.
Studying this dual business administration and management certification will help you to build a solid set of in-demand administration skills, and to be a leader that people want to work for.
Open Colleges flexible online learning model means you control when and where you learn, and you make your way through your course at a pace that suits you.
If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation. You may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and complete your studies faster. Please note - limitations do apply.
| Course number | E1096 |
| Qualification name | BSB40515 Certificate IV in Business Administration and BSB42015 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management |
| Course duration | 24 months |
| Delivery Method | Online |
| Recognition | Nationally Recognised  |
| Assessments | Portfolio of evidence, Projects, Questions, Video, Written reports |
| Awarded by | Open Colleges Pty Ltd (Provider number: 90796) |
You will need to have completed year 10, or equivalent. Equivalency can be demonstrated by one of the following:
You will need to be at least 18 years old.
This course involves reading and undertaking a range of written assessments, as well as engaging in online forums and discussions. Furthermore, the delivery mode relies on the extensive use of written communication. As such, entry to the course requires the successful completion of English to Year 10 level.
If you haven't successfully completed English at Year 10 level, you can demonstrate equivalency through one of the following:
Open Colleges recognises that not all people are able to read, write and perform calculations to the same standard. See the Language, Literacy and Numeracy Considerations section for more information on tools, resources and support services provided to you by Open Colleges.
Hardware and software requirements:
All users:
Windows users:
Mac OS users:
You will need access to software to view online videos and images, such as Adobe Reader, Windows Media Player, Windows Photo Viewer, which are available as a download from the internet.
You will need access to:
You will need access to a digital video recording device and/or a digital camera and associated software to save and upload video, audio and image files to OpenSpace. Many mobile phones and smart phones include this technology.
You will also need access to software to view online videos and images. Software such as Adobe Reader, Windows Media Player, Windows Photo Viewer etc are available as a download from the internet.
Some assessments include a component for you to record an audio or video. The requirements for these vary depending on the assessment. If you are unable to conduct these in the workplace and this is a requirement of the assessment, you have the option of engaging with friends, family and other students to record this via other means, such as Skype.
Our free online assessment tool can help give you an idea of the language, literacy and numeracy skills needed to study a VET course. This tool can also help you determine your learning level and help you plan your future studies. You can access the Language, Literacy and Numeracy tool here.
Open Colleges may make changes to the course from time to time to reflect changes introduced to the relevant Training Package or other regulatory requirements. Please download the course guide for current information about the course and its status.
| BSBADM405 | Organise meetings |
| BSBADM406 | Organise business travel |
| BSBWHS401 | Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements |
| BSBMGT401 | Show leadership in the workplace |
| BSBLDR403 | Lead team effectiveness |
| BSBINN301 | Promote innovation in a team environment |
| BSBMGT403 | Implement continuous improvement |
| BSBMGT402 | Implement operational plan |
| BSBINM401 | Implement workplace information systems |
| BSBWRT401 | Write complex documents |
| BSBFIA401 | Prepare financial reports |
| BSBFIA412 | Report on financial activity |
| BSBLDR402 | Lead effective workplace relationships |
| BSBLDR401 | Communicate effectively as a workplace leader |
Pay in Full
You can choose to pay your course fees in full upon enrolment and benefit from a 10% discount (unless otherwise advertised).
Pay 50% & Payment Plan Combo
You can also choose to pay 50% of your total course fees upon enrolment and the balance on a Payment Plan. When you do, you’ll benefit from 50% of the standard Pay in Full discount (unless otherwise advertised).
Payment Plan
You can choose to pay for your course in weekly or fortnightly instalments. By paying in instalments, you can schedule your payments around your regular outgoings and get ahead without breaking the bank. Open Colleges payment plans are interest-free.
BPAY®
With BPAY®, you’re able to pay quickly and securely, 24/7 through your internet, mobile or phone banking service. You can choose when, how much and from which account to pay from - whatever works for you. BPAY® is only available when paying in full. Call an Enrolment Consultant to find out more.
BPAY® is a trademark of BPAY Pty Ltd ABN 69 079 137 518. Check if BPAY® is right for you by reading the terms and conditions available from your Financial Institution.
Holly is an enthusiastic and dedicated professional with over 20 years experience in business administration, account management, marketing and print. She has also been working within the education and training industry since 2013, in both a face-to-face and online capacity and is passionate about the power of education. Holly runs a small online business and holds a position on the Australian Institute of Office Professionals (AIOP) WA Division Committee.
Holly holds a Bachelor of Commerce, Diploma of Business Administration, Diploma of Business, Diploma of Marketing Communication, Diploma of Social Media Marketing, Certificate IV in Training & Assessment and a Certificate III in Printing & Graphic Arts.
Rosalie Pellew has over 30 years' experience in customer engagement; workplace training and assessment; facilitating adult education; leading and coaching customer contact teams; and supporting on-line learning students.
Rosalie’s experience spans various industries from retail and telecommunications to food production. Rosalie has been in Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector for over 14 years.
Pursuing her passion for adult education, Rosalie refocused into student services to assist students through their learning journey and beyond to training and assessing. She holds a Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, Diplomas in Teaching, Adult Education, Business Administration, Business and Leadership & Management.
Tanya has many years of experience working in the Airline Industry through her role at World Aviation Systems who represent various airlines here in Sydney (Air Tahiti Nui and Hawaiian Airlines to name a few). She has extensive knowledge of Sales, marketing, reservations and the general business operations of an Airline. Through her role at World Aviation she travelled extensively and gained knowledge on various destinations first hand. Tanya has been teaching Certificate III and Diploma of Tourism for the past 10 years to pass on her passion/knowledge for the Tourism Industry to her students. Recently Tanya has received her Certificate IV in Business Administration to supplement her current role as Operations Manager of a financial planning firm. While still consulting with the travel industry she has been in the financial Industry for the past 5 years developing relevant policies/procedures and complying with regulatory practices.
Tanya’s qualifications are Diploma of Tourism, Certificate IV in Tourism, Certificate III in Tourism , Certificate IV in Training & Assessment and Certificate IV in Business Administration.
Students of this course will receive a membership to these organisation(s)
The Institute of Managers and Leaders is a non-profit Membership organisation and the gold standard-setting professional body for management and leadership competence and excellence. IML passionately believes that great leadership is the first step towards a better world and for 76 years, they have been supporting professionals on their leadership journey in keeping with the vision – “Creating better managers and leaders for a better society”.
Students will receive a 12-month student membership to the Australian Institute of Office Professionals (AIOP). AIOP is the only national professional body for office professionals in Australia and current members include EAs, PAs, office managers, administrators and virtual assistants. AIOP membership offers students access to:
• Professional Development Opportunities and Seminars
• Networking Opportunities and Events
• An online network of like-minded professionals through various social media platforms such as LinkedIn and Facebook
• Enhancement of the profession and the ability to use post nominal's
• Webinars (quarterly)
• National Conference
When you complete your first module, you will also receive a 12-month affiliate membership with the Institute of Managers and Leaders (previously known as the Australian Institute of Management). IML is a key industry membership organisations for managers at a variety of levels. IML membership at this level provides learners with a many benefits such as access to e-newsletters, blogs, events, and online resources.
You'll also receive a free 12-month membership with the Australian Institute of Office Professionals. Through this membership you get access to a host of resources for professional development such as seminars and webinars, and networking opportunities including events and a national conference where you can meet like-minded professionals.
Course at a Glance
Online
Flexible payment options available
Nationally recognised
Course at a Glance
Online
Flexible payment options available
Nationally recognised
Provide high-level administrative, strategic planning and operational support, and learn to manage and lead people effectively with this dual qualification.
This dual leadership and business administration course will train you in the key areas of operational planning, business finance, reporting, WHS, meeting and travel arrangements, communications and leadership and management.
As a student, you will receive a 12-month affiliate membership with the Institute of Managers and Leaders (previously known as the Australian Institute of Management). IML is a key industry membership organisations for managers at a variety of levels. IML membership at this level provides learners with a many benefits such as access to e-newsletters, blogs, events, and online resources.
Studying this dual business administration and management certification will help you to build a solid set of in-demand administration skills, and to be a leader that people want to work for.
Open Colleges flexible online learning model means you control when and where you learn, and you make your way through your course at a pace that suits you.
If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation. You may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and complete your studies faster. Please note - limitations do apply.
| Course number | E1096 |
| Qualification name | BSB40515 Certificate IV in Business Administration and BSB42015 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management |
| Course duration | 24 months |
| Delivery Method | Online |
| Recognition | Nationally Recognised |
| Assessments | Portfolio of evidence, Projects, Questions, Video, Written reports |
| Awarded by | Open Colleges Pty Ltd (Provider number: 90796) |
You will need to have completed year 10, or equivalent. Equivalency can be demonstrated by one of the following:
You will need to be at least 18 years old.
This course involves reading and undertaking a range of written assessments, as well as engaging in online forums and discussions. Furthermore, the delivery mode relies on the extensive use of written communication. As such, entry to the course requires the successful completion of English to Year 10 level.
If you haven't successfully completed English at Year 10 level, you can demonstrate equivalency through one of the following:
Open Colleges recognises that not all people are able to read, write and perform calculations to the same standard. See the Language, Literacy and Numeracy Considerations section for more information on tools, resources and support services provided to you by Open Colleges.
Hardware and software requirements:
All users:
Windows users:
Mac OS users:
You will need access to software to view online videos and images, such as Adobe Reader, Windows Media Player, Windows Photo Viewer, which are available as a download from the internet.
You will need access to:
You will need access to a digital video recording device and/or a digital camera and associated software to save and upload video, audio and image files to OpenSpace. Many mobile phones and smart phones include this technology.
You will also need access to software to view online videos and images. Software such as Adobe Reader, Windows Media Player, Windows Photo Viewer etc are available as a download from the internet.
Some assessments include a component for you to record an audio or video. The requirements for these vary depending on the assessment. If you are unable to conduct these in the workplace and this is a requirement of the assessment, you have the option of engaging with friends, family and other students to record this via other means, such as Skype.
Our free online assessment tool can help give you an idea of the language, literacy and numeracy skills needed to study a VET course. This tool can also help you determine your learning level and help you plan your future studies. You can access the Language, Literacy and Numeracy tool here.
Open Colleges may make changes to the course from time to time to reflect changes introduced to the relevant Training Package or other regulatory requirements. Please download the course guide for current information about the course and its status.
| BSBADM405 | Organise meetings |
| BSBADM406 | Organise business travel |
| BSBWHS401 | Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements |
| BSBMGT401 | Show leadership in the workplace |
| BSBLDR403 | Lead team effectiveness |
| BSBINN301 | Promote innovation in a team environment |
| BSBMGT403 | Implement continuous improvement |
| BSBMGT402 | Implement operational plan |
| BSBINM401 | Implement workplace information systems |
| BSBWRT401 | Write complex documents |
| BSBFIA401 | Prepare financial reports |
| BSBFIA412 | Report on financial activity |
| BSBLDR402 | Lead effective workplace relationships |
| BSBLDR401 | Communicate effectively as a workplace leader |
Pay in Full
You can choose to pay your course fees in full upon enrolment and benefit from a 10% discount (unless otherwise advertised).
Pay 50% & Payment Plan Combo
You can also choose to pay 50% of your total course fees upon enrolment and the balance on a Payment Plan. When you do, you’ll benefit from 50% of the standard Pay in Full discount (unless otherwise advertised).
Payment Plan
You can choose to pay for your course in weekly or fortnightly instalments. By paying in instalments, you can schedule your payments around your regular outgoings and get ahead without breaking the bank. Open Colleges payment plans are interest-free.
BPAY®
With BPAY®, you’re able to pay quickly and securely, 24/7 through your internet, mobile or phone banking service. You can choose when, how much and from which account to pay from - whatever works for you. BPAY® is only available when paying in full. Call an Enrolment Consultant to find out more.
BPAY® is a trademark of BPAY Pty Ltd ABN 69 079 137 518. Check if BPAY® is right for you by reading the terms and conditions available from your Financial Institution.
Holly is an enthusiastic and dedicated professional with over 20 years experience in business administration, account management, marketing and print. She has also been working within the education and training industry since 2013, in both a face-to-face and online capacity and is passionate about the power of education. Holly runs a small online business and holds a position on the Australian Institute of Office Professionals (AIOP) WA Division Committee.
Holly holds a Bachelor of Commerce, Diploma of Business Administration, Diploma of Business, Diploma of Marketing Communication, Diploma of Social Media Marketing, Certificate IV in Training & Assessment and a Certificate III in Printing & Graphic Arts.
Rosalie Pellew has over 30 years' experience in customer engagement; workplace training and assessment; facilitating adult education; leading and coaching customer contact teams; and supporting on-line learning students.
Rosalie’s experience spans various industries from retail and telecommunications to food production. Rosalie has been in Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector for over 14 years.
Pursuing her passion for adult education, Rosalie refocused into student services to assist students through their learning journey and beyond to training and assessing. She holds a Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, Diplomas in Teaching, Adult Education, Business Administration, Business and Leadership & Management.
Tanya has many years of experience working in the Airline Industry through her role at World Aviation Systems who represent various airlines here in Sydney (Air Tahiti Nui and Hawaiian Airlines to name a few). She has extensive knowledge of Sales, marketing, reservations and the general business operations of an Airline. Through her role at World Aviation she travelled extensively and gained knowledge on various destinations first hand. Tanya has been teaching Certificate III and Diploma of Tourism for the past 10 years to pass on her passion/knowledge for the Tourism Industry to her students. Recently Tanya has received her Certificate IV in Business Administration to supplement her current role as Operations Manager of a financial planning firm. While still consulting with the travel industry she has been in the financial Industry for the past 5 years developing relevant policies/procedures and complying with regulatory practices.
Tanya’s qualifications are Diploma of Tourism, Certificate IV in Tourism, Certificate III in Tourism , Certificate IV in Training & Assessment and Certificate IV in Business Administration.
Students of this course will receive a membership to these organisation(s)
The Institute of Managers and Leaders is a non-profit Membership organisation and the gold standard-setting professional body for management and leadership competence and excellence. IML passionately believes that great leadership is the first step towards a better world and for 76 years, they have been supporting professionals on their leadership journey in keeping with the vision – “Creating better managers and leaders for a better society”.
Students will receive a 12-month student membership to the Australian Institute of Office Professionals (AIOP). AIOP is the only national professional body for office professionals in Australia and current members include EAs, PAs, office managers, administrators and virtual assistants. AIOP membership offers students access to:
• Professional Development Opportunities and Seminars
• Networking Opportunities and Events
• An online network of like-minded professionals through various social media platforms such as LinkedIn and Facebook
• Enhancement of the profession and the ability to use post nominal's
• Webinars (quarterly)
• National Conference
When you complete your first module, you will also receive a 12-month affiliate membership with the Institute of Managers and Leaders (previously known as the Australian Institute of Management). IML is a key industry membership organisations for managers at a variety of levels. IML membership at this level provides learners with a many benefits such as access to e-newsletters, blogs, events, and online resources.
You'll also receive a free 12-month membership with the Australian Institute of Office Professionals. Through this membership you get access to a host of resources for professional development such as seminars and webinars, and networking opportunities including events and a national conference where you can meet like-minded professionals.
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