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By HR professionals, for HR professionals
BSB40420 Certificate IV in Human Resource Management
RTO provider number: 110087
Australian Human Resources Institute Ltd
Who is the Cert IV in HRM for?
The Certificate IV in Human Resource Management is a nationally recognised qualification that builds the foundations to a successful career in HR, giving you the skills, knowledge and confidence that employers are looking for in the Australian HR landscape. This certification is designed for individuals seeking to develop HR skills, whether they are entering the industry for the first time or looking to enhance their expertise in their current roles.
Upcoming intakes
Registrations for intake three 2026 are open now
12 October 2026 – 17 September 2027
12 October – 17 September 2027
2026 registrations are open now
Career opportunities
- Human Resources Coordinator
- Human Resources Advisor
- Team Lead position
- Payroll Officer
- Recruitment Officer
- Human Resources Administrator
Skills you’ll learn
- Understand how HR supports and drives business strategy
- Source and retain key talent aligned with business goals
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Navigate key workplace legislation across the employee lifecycle
- Attract, train, retain, and develop talent
- Apply effective performance management processes
- Foster a safe, healthy, and engaging workplace culture
Study options
We understand that everyone’s situation is different, which is why we offer two study options for our Cert IV in HRM.
Distance
Study on your own time, online with AHRI’s classes and resources in a 11-month period.
Workshop
Attend live, online, instructor-led classes, and get the chance to connect with peers in the industry over the course of 11-months.
Enrolments now open
Hear from one of our past students
“I gained so much from this certificate. It deepened my understanding and equipped me with new approaches to tackle different areas of HR with greater confidence and knowledge.”
Geraldine Rossiter, Senior Executive Assistant
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Enjoy exclusive prices for AHRI’s Cert IV in HRM and many more resources with an AHRI membership.
Discover why AHRI has 18,000+ members across Australia’s HR community.



