| START YOUR SMALL BUSINESS SHORT COURSE ONLINE AUSTRALIA — NATIONALLY RECOGNISED | NCVE TODAY NCVE's Start Your Side Hustle course is a nationally recognised small business short course delivered 100% online across Australia. Over six weeks, you'll research a real business idea, develop your critical thinking skills, and produce professional business documents — all while earning a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment. Enrol today for just $370 with no workplace placement required. This online business skills course is project-based from week one. You won't just study business theory — you'll investigate a real opportunity, work collaboratively to evaluate it, and create documents you can actually use. The skills you build are genuinely valuable whether you launch a business or step into your next job interview with a stronger portfolio.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS SMALL BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP SHORT COURSE
You'll learn how to research and evaluate business opportunities using structured analysis — assessing market demand, identifying risks, and developing ideas worth pursuing. This is the foundation of the Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business (BSB40320), giving you nationally recognised business skills that apply whether you're going self-employed or seeking work in any commercial environment.Critical thinking and professional document production are covered in equal depth. You'll apply creative problem-solving in team-based activities and produce business documents — pitches, proposals, and marketing materials — using industry-standard software. Employers across every industry rank critical thinking and communication as their most sought-after skills. This course delivers both.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
This online small business course is designed for job seekers who are motivated, ideas-driven, and want more than generic entry-level training. It's ideal for anyone exploring self-employment, freelancing, online selling, or a side income — and equally valuable for anyone who wants to develop commercial thinking skills that stand out in any job application.No prior business experience or qualifications are needed. If you're registered with an Employment Services provider, this course can count toward your activity plan. No workplace placement is required — all assessment is completed online in a simulated environment. Units provide direct credit toward the Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business (BSB40320) and Certificate III in Business (BSB30120).
HOW THE COURSE IS DELIVERED
The Start Your Side Hustle short course is delivered 100% online with trainer support, across six weeks from anywhere in Australia. Assessment is project-based — you research and develop your own business idea throughout the course, producing real documents as evidence. No workplace placement required. Study around your job search, your family, and your life.
WHY CHOOSE NATIONAL COLLEGE OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (NCVE) FOR YOUR BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING?
NCVE believes training works best when it connects to your real goals. This course is built around your ideas — your trainer guides the process, but the direction comes from you. Our project-based approach means every student finishes with a genuine body of work they're proud of, and business skills that are immediately relevant in the Australian job market.
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE
Upon successful completion, you'll earn a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment covering three units of competency — valid Australia-wide and recognised by employers and further education providers. These units provide direct credit toward the Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business (BSB40320) and the Certificate III in Business (BSB30120). Every NCVE short course includes free access to Thrive — our Personal Wellbeing non-vocational program. Thrive produces a Personal Wellbeing Plan, a Stressor Audit, and a Progress Reflection that your Employment Services provider can use as evidence toward a non-vocational progress payment under the Employment Services Deed.
COURSE UNITS
This nationally recognised small business course covers three units of competency — BSBESB301: Investigate Business Opportunities, BSBCRT311: Apply Critical Thinking Skills in a Team Environment, and BSBTEC301: Design and Produce Business Documents. Full unit details are available on training.gov.au.
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| Start Your Side Hustle - Including Thrive NCVE's Personal Wellbeing Program | 31/12/2028 |
NCVE’s Start Your Side Hustle is a nationally recognised small business course online, delivered 100% online to aspiring entrepreneurs and job seekers across Australia. Over six weeks, you’ll research a real business idea, sharpen your critical thinking, and produce professional business documents — all while earning a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment. At just $370 with Afterpay and ZipPay available, no workplace placement is required.
You’ll learn how to research and evaluate business opportunities using structured analysis — assessing market demand, identifying risks, and developing ideas worth pursuing. This is the foundational unit of the Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business (BSB40320). Critical thinking and professional document production are covered in depth: you’ll apply creative problem-solving in team-based activities and produce business documents — pitches, proposals, and marketing materials — using industry-standard software.
This small business course online is designed for anyone exploring self-employment, freelancing, online selling, or a side income — and equally valuable for anyone who wants to develop commercial thinking skills that stand out in any job application. No prior business experience or qualifications are needed. Units provide direct credit toward the Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business (BSB40320) and Certificate III in Business (BSB30120).
Delivered 100% online with trainer support over six weeks from anywhere in Australia. Assessment is project-based — you research and develop your own business idea throughout the course, producing real documents as evidence. No workplace placement required. Study around your job search, your family, and your life.
NCVE believes training works best when it connects to your real goals. This small business course online is built around your ideas — your trainer guides the process, but the direction comes from you. Our project-based approach means every student finishes with a genuine body of work and business skills that are immediately useful.
Upon successful completion, you’ll earn a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment covering three units of competency — valid Australia-wide. Units provide direct credit toward the Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business (BSB40320) and the Certificate III in Business (BSB30120).
Every NCVE short course includes free access to Thrive — NCVE’s Personal Wellbeing and Resilience Program. Thrive is a structured program that runs alongside your vocational study, helping you build the mental and emotional resilience that makes a real difference in the workplace and in life. It covers stress management, building resilience, and maintaining your mental and physical health — skills that complement your course and set you up for long-term success.
Click any unit code to view full details on training.gov.au.
BSBESB301 — Investigate Business Opportunities | Credit toward: Cert IV Entrepreneurship and New Business (BSB40320)
Full unit details: training.gov.au
✓ NAME : START YOUR SIDE HUSTLE
✓ TYPE : PROGRAM
✓ DURATION : 6 Weeks
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