Program structure
AHRI’s BSB40420 Certificate IV in Human Resource Management is designed to set aspiring HR professionals up for success.
BSB40420 Certificate IV in Human Resource Management
Key 2025 Dates
Intake
Enrolment Close Date
Course Start Date
Course End Date
Intake 1 2025
2 Mar 2025
24 Mar 2025
2 Feb 2026
Intake 2 2025
25 May 2025
16 Jun 2025
27 Apr 2026
Intake 3 2025
14 Sep 2025
6 Oct 2025
17 Aug 2026

To gain this nationally recognised qualification, you’ll need to have completed 12 units of competency on the following topics:
Topic 1 – HR Effectiveness and Business Strategy
Topic 2 – Workplace and Employee Relations
Topic 3 – Digital Collaboration and Communication
Topic 4 – Wellbeing, Health and Safety
Topic 5 – Recruiting and Growing Talent
Topic 6 – Talent and Performance Management
Topic 7 – Leading Your HR Development

There are no pre-requisites for entry into the program. However, if you are not currently working in an HR-related role, AHRI strongly encourages studying via virtual workshop delivery, which gives you the opportunity for facilitator-led sessions and peer discussions.
Virtual workshops (which are facilitator-led) are confirmed once AHRI receives a minimum number of enrolments. If virtual workshop delivery is cancelled, you can transfer to distance delivery (which is self-directed) and receive a refund of the cost difference, or you can defer your enrolment or request a full refund if you do not wish to study in a self-directed manner.
Course Fees
Membership Type
Distance Independent Study Mode
Virtual Workshop Study Mode
AHRI member (Associate minimum)
$2,700
$3,600
Non-member
$3,300
$4,300
*Become an AHRI member and purchase at the Member price
$3,140
$2,700 course member fee + $440 AHRI membership fee
$4,040
$3,600 course member fee + $440 AHRI membership fee
Ready to get started?
“Since completing the program, I have found my confidence has improved in my current role and I have been working on HR projects and higher-level work.”
Laura McManus
HR Business Partner
Interested in studying a Certificate IV in Human Resource Management with AHRI but not quite sure if it is the right program for you? Reach out to us to speak to one of our team to discuss your options and needs.

This is a nationally-accredited vocational program recognised throughout Australia.
RTO provider number: 110087
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