Certificate IV · Human Resource Management

Start a Career in Human Resources

Maybe you like the people side of work more than the product. This course covers recruitment, payroll, performance and workplace relations. For anyone new to HR, this course has you covered.

From $47per week
8 monthsfull-time study
12 unitsof competency
Onlineself-paced
At a Glance

Course Snapshot

CourseBSB40420 Certificate IV in Human Resource Management
DurationApprox. 8 months full-time
Study ModeOnline, self-paced
Units12 accredited units
EntryNo prerequisites listed
PaymentsFrom $47 a week
Comes with
  • Nationally recognised training
  • AHRI membership included
  • Unlimited one-on-one support
  • 24-month enrolment period
Who It’s For

Why Do This Course

A First Way Into HR

No prerequisites, no prior study. You learn hiring, onboarding, payroll and the employment cycle from the ground up.

Bring HR Into The Job You Have

Doing bits of HR inside an admin or office role? This puts structure behind it: performance processes, difficult conversations and safety rules.

Build The Soft Skills Too

HR runs on discretion, attention to detail and knowing how to motivate people. The course works on those as much as the paperwork.

Where The Skills Fit

Where These Skills Could Take You

Every business with staff needs someone doing this work. The work is easy to picture: posting the role, booking the interviews, getting the new starter set up, and running payroll on time.

HR Assistant

Recruitment Consultant

Payroll Officer

HR Administrator

Payroll Supervisor

Roles where these skills are useful, not promised outcomes. Every role is different, and some need more study or experience.

The Course

What You'll Learn

Twelve units across hiring, pay, people and safety.

01
Hiring And Paying People
Bring people in, get them started, and pay them right.
BSBHRM415 Coordinate recruitment and onboarding
BSBHRM416 Process payroll
BSBHRM417 Support human resource functions and processes
02
Performance And Relations
Help people improve, and handle it when things get tense.
BSBHRM411 Administer performance development processes
BSBHRM412 Support employee and industrial relations
BSBHRM413 Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
BSBCMM412 Lead difficult conversations
03
Teams, Projects And Safety
The wider work an HR assistant gets handed.
BSBLDR414 Lead team effectiveness
BSBPMG430 Undertake project work
BSBWRT411 Write Complex Documents
BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development
Included

What You’ll Get

In the Course

  • BSB40420 Certificate IV, in Human Resource Management
  • Recruitment and onboarding, the full start-to-desk run
  • Payroll processing, the skill that makes you useful fast
  • Relations and safety, the legal side of employing people

As a Student

  • Unlimited study support, one-on-one with industry coaches
  • Online and self-paced, no scheduled classes or tutorials
  • AHRI membership, resources, forums and research
  • Recognition of prior learning, may credit units and speed things up
Why This One

What Makes It Different

Three things worth knowing before you enrol.

01
AHRI Membership Included

You get a full rebate for a one-year AHRI Associate membership. That brings the resource centre, member forums and research access. Terms apply.

02
Payroll Is In There

One unit covers processing payroll. It is the skill that makes a junior HR person useful on day one.

03
Coaching From Industry

Learning coaches are industry veterans who mentor as they go. Feedback reflects what the job expects.

The Credentials

What You'll Earn

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED COURSE

BSB40420 Certificate IV in Human Resource Management

Nationally recognised training awarded by the Australian Government

A Nationally Recognised Course

You finish with BSB40420 Certificate IV in Human Resource Management, recognised and respected across Australia.

Two Study Pathways

You can move on to the Diploma of Human Resource Management (BSB50320) or the Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB50420).

Industry Membership

Students get a full rebate for a one-year AHRI Associate membership, with resources and forums.

Getting Started

How It Works

Step one

Send Your Enquiry

Tell us the course you want and how to reach you.

Step two

Talk It Through

A course advisor calls to answer your questions.

Step three

Check The Level

You confirm this is the right step, not the diploma.

Step four

Pick Your Plan

Choose a payment plan that suits your budget, then start.

The Investment

How to Get Started

From $47 / week
Pay weekly, fortnightly or monthly on a plan tailored to your budget.
Flexible payment plans
Weekly, fortnightly or monthly
Upfront deposit option
30-day cooling-off period
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Good to Know

Common Questions

Do I need experience to get in?

There are no prerequisites listed. You must be 18 or older and able to work at ACSF Level 3 English and maths. Your coach also checks those skills over time.

Should I do the diploma instead?

This one suits people starting out. If you already have two or more years at work, manage others, or want a management HR role, the Diploma of Human Resource Management (BSB50320) may suit you better.

How long will it take?

Full-time takes about 8 months. Part-time takes about 12 months. You get a 24-month enrolment period, plus extension and deferral options.

What does it cost each week?

From $47 a week on a flexible plan tailored to your budget. You can pay weekly, fortnightly or monthly. The college caps how much you can pay in advance.

How does study work?

It is online and self-paced with 24/7 access. There are no scheduled classes or tutorials. Some assessments use a video call.

Can my past study or work count?

Yes. Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning may give you unit credits. That can fast-track the course.

Is this course accredited?

Yes. It is nationally recognised training awarded by the Australian Government. You finish with BSB40420 Certificate IV in Human Resource Management.

What if I change my mind?

There is a 30-day cooling-off period. Withdraw inside it and you get a refund, less the administration fee. After that, stopping payments needs evidence of hardship.

Delivered By

About the College

This course is delivered by College for Adult Learning, a registered training organisation.

The college runs online HR, business and leadership courses. Learning coaches are industry veterans who mentor students through.

Nationally recognised coursesOnline and self-pacedUnlimited one-on-one supportAHRI membership included
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Picture the day a new starter walks in and you are the one who gets them going.

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