New Zealand Certificate in Business (Small Business) (Level 4)
Business & Management
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
A flexible, online, zero-fees programme empowering aspiring and current small business owners and entrepreneurs with foundational business and management knowledge and skills.
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NZQA Level 4 Certification (60 Credits)
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Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Online, Online
It will take a total of 17 weeks
This course requires 12 hours per week
FREE COURSE
NZ$0
Enquire about international pricing
Free for real. No catch, just your next step waiting.
NZQA Level 4 Certification (60 Credits)
Entry
1
2
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10
Core skills this course teaches
Develop a Business Plan
Gain the ability to prepare and articulate comprehensive business plans tailored to small business operations.
Understand Business Relationships and Technology
Learn to build effective business relationships and leverage technologies to support small business success.
Apply Marketing and Human Resources Skills
Gain core skills in promoting a business, attracting and managing customers, and understanding HR basics for small enterprises.
About This Course
Tailored for New Zealand’s growing SME and entrepreneurial sector, this programme equips students with practical business skills, knowledge, and confidence, empowering them to successfully run small businesses. Learners apply their studies directly to their own businesses, ideas or workplaces, and gain insights from industry practitioners. As a stepping stone to higher-level business qualifications, this certificate covers business planning, relationships and technology, marketing and HR, and business finance, all delivered flexibly online.
Course Content
- Business Planning
- Business Relationships and Technology
- Business Marketing and Human Resources
- Business Finance and Improvement
- Weekly online facilitator catch-ups
- Self-directed learning activities
- Practical workplace/business application
- Assessment and project work
Entry Requirements
40 credits at NCEA Level 1, including 10 Literacy credits and 10 Numeracy credits; or
A recognised equivalent; or
A relevant qualification at NZQF Level 2 or above
Build towards these roles
Small Business OwnerEntrepreneurBusiness ManagerOperations Coordinator
Build skills in these industries
BusinessEntrepreneurship
Otago Polytechnic is known for high quality, hands on learning that leads to strong outcomes. With excellent student satisfaction, high graduate employment rates, and a commitment to sustainability, it’s a place where practical skills meet purpose. Their award winning programmes span design, fashion, creative arts, trades, health, and business, giving you real experience and real confidence for whatever comes next.
