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BSB40820 Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication

Formal recognition for people who use marketing and communication skills in full-time marketing roles or alongside other duties.
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Overview
Get recognised for the marketing work you already do. The BSB40820 Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication covers undertaking marketing activities, analysing consumer behaviour, making presentations, presenting and debating ideas and writing complex documents. RPL lets your experience be formally assessed towards this nationally recognised qualification.
Marketing Coordinator
Plans and coordinates day-to-day marketing activities.
Marketing Assistant
Supports marketing campaigns, content and communications.
Communications Officer
Prepares written and verbal communications for an organisation.

Reference: training.gov.au

Professional RecognitionGet formal recognition for your marketing and communication skills.
Career ProgressionUse the qualification as a pathway to the Diploma of Marketing and Communication.

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Is your experience eligible for certification?

General Documents

  • Your identification Documents
  • USI Number
  • Detailed Resume
  • Work Reference Letter(s)
  • Payslips
  • Previous Qualifications (If Any)

Workplace Documents & Testimonials

  • Work samples, reports or plans you have written or contributed to
  • Supervisor, manager or client testimonials describing your role
  • Meeting minutes, rosters or organisation charts showing your position
  • Records of professional development or workplace training you have completed

Project & Work Evidence

  • Marketing activity plans or campaign briefs you have prepared
  • Campaign results or performance reports you have compiled
  • Customer or consumer behaviour research you have analysed
  • Presentations you have delivered, including slides or notes
  • Proposals or documents where you presented and argued ideas
  • Complex documents such as reports or strategies you have written
  • Content calendars or social media plans you have managed
  • Market or competitor research you have gathered
  • Stakeholder feedback on your marketing work

[NB: RTO might ask for more evidences based on qualification requirements]

103,100Employed
36Median Age
3,000Annual Employment Growth

Ref: Jobs and Skills Australia (Employed, Median Age, Annual Employment Growth)

$1,957Median per week
$101,764Yearly income

Ref: Jobs and Skills Australia (Median per week, Yearly income)

How It Works

Once your Student Agreement is signed and your initial payment is confirmed, your RPL journey begins — here's what to expect at each stage.

1
Collect Your Evidence
Using your personalised checklist, gather evidence that demonstrates your skills and experience. This may include employment records, certificates, photos, videos, or supervisor references. Your Navigator will guide you every step of the way.
2
Receive Your Enrolment & RPL Docs
We'll send your Enrolment Form and LLN Assessment to complete first. Following that, you'll receive your Self-Assessment Form and Third-Party Verification Form to work through carefully before moving to the next step.
3
Submit Your Completed Forms
Complete and sign all required forms, then return them along with your full evidence portfolio. Ensure every section is filled in, all signatures are included, and all supporting documents are attached before submitting.
4
Assessment and Competency Review
Your RTO Assessor will review and map your evidence against the required unit competencies. Where further clarification is needed, a competency conversation will be conducted to confirm your knowledge and skills.
5
Outcome Issued
Once assessed as competent across all required units, the RTO will formally issue your certificate or Statement of Attainment. Your real-world experience is now officially recognised as a nationally accredited qualification.

Qualification Overview

  • Qualification Code: BSB40820
  • Qualification Name: Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication
  • AQF Level: 4
  • Units: 6 core + 6 elective

Reference: Official packaging rules and description from training.gov.au – Australia's national register for vocational training.

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Disclaimer: ATSR is a facilitator of RPL. Qualifications are issued by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) upon successful assessment.

Payment & Refund

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Payment options

✦ 4 interest-free instalments available
Debit / Credit Card
Bank Transfer

Payment Options

Your fees are confirmed before you commit — no surprises.

After your initial consultation, you'll receive a personalised quote that includes your total fee based on your individual advised pathway, the name of the assessing RTO, and all available payment options. No payment is required until you've reviewed and accepted your quote.

Refund Policy

We're committed to your outcome — and we back that with our refund policy.

Our navigators support you through the process to help ensure your portfolio meets the RTO's requirements before it's submitted. If the RTO finds your application ineligible after portfolio submission, you may be entitled to a refund of fees paid to ATSR, in accordance with our and the RTO's refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication through RPL?−

Yes, people with real marketing experience can apply for BSB40820 through RPL. A partner RTO formally assesses your work samples against the qualification.

What evidence do I need for marketing RPL?+

Campaign plans, reports, presentations, content samples and manager references are commonly used. Evidence should show real marketing work you have done.

Is an RPL marketing qualification the same as one from study?+

Yes, it is the same AQF Certificate IV issued by an ASQA-registered RTO.

What can I do after BSB40820?+

It supports marketing coordinator, assistant and communications roles. It also meets the entry requirement for the Diploma of Marketing and Communication.

Secure your status as a certified marketing professional today

Turn your marketing experience into a nationally recognised qualification.

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