New Zealand Certificate in Business (Small Business) (Level 4)

What you'll learn

By the end of this programme, you’ll be able to:

• Develop a business plan for a small business, which is suitable for external stakeholders, and which addresses management of finances, HR, marketing, technology; relationships with stakeholders, sources of information and support.
• Operate and manage a small business to improve business performance and meet stakeholder requirements.
• Apply professional and ethical practices, and manage your business in a socially and culturally responsible way
• Use strong interpersonal and self-management skills to lead and sustain your business

Flexible Online Learning with Optional Face-to-Face Support

This programme is delivered online, giving you the flexibility to study from anywhere, at your own pace.
You’ll also have the option to attend in-person workshops and support sessions, if you prefer some face-to-face interaction alongside your online learning.

To make the most of your studies, you’ll need:

• A laptop or desktop computer (smartphones and tablets are not suitable)
• Reliable broadband internet
• A data plan that supports online learning tasks like streaming videos, downloading materials, and submitting assessments

Not sure if your setup meets the requirements? Contact us before you enrol—we’re happy to help you get started.

Entry requirements

40 credits at NCEA Level 1, including 10 Literacy credits and 10 Numeracy credits; 
OR
relevant qualification at NZQF Level 2 or above; 
OR 
a recognised equivalent. 

Career Opportunities

This qualification will enable you to improve the performance of your own small business.