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This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage resources according to planned business strategies. It includes analysing resource requirements, developing resource plans, allocating resources, and reviewing and reporting on resource usage.

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This course includes
  • 4 chapters
  • 18 lessons
  • 16 videos
  • Nationally recognised unit
  • Its own progress dashboard

What you cover

Key topics

  • Analyse resource requirements
  • Develop resource plans
  • Allocate resources
  • Review and report on resource usage

Your learning

Course content

4 chapters · 18 lessons · 16 videos

Chapter 1 · Analyse resource requirements4 lessons
  1. Lesson 1: Developing Resource Bids from Business Plans
  2. Lesson 2: Analyse Resource Requirements
  3. Lesson 3: Analysing Requirements and Cost-Benefit Analysis
  4. Lesson 4: Resource Sharing Opportunities
Chapter 2 · Develop resource plans5 lessons
  1. Lesson 5: Internal Capabilities and External Requirements
  2. Lesson 6: Evaluation Procedures and Resource Plans
  3. Lesson 7: Risk Identification and Management
  4. Lesson 8: Obtaining Approvals
  5. Lesson 9: Self-learning task I
Chapter 3 · Allocate resources4 lessons
  1. Lesson 10: Organizational Policies and Procedures
  2. Lesson 11: Managing Resource Allocation to Business Objectives
  3. Lesson 12: Negotiation and Resource Acquisition
  4. Lesson 13: Monitoring Systems for Resource Usage
Chapter 4 · Review and report on resource usage5 lessons
  1. Lesson 14: Reviewing Resource Performance
  2. Lesson 15: Implementing Improvements
  3. Lesson 16: Reporting to Stakeholders
  4. Lesson 17: Continuous Improvement
  5. Lesson 18: Self-learning task II

Who it’s for

Is this course for you?

The unit applies to individuals with a role in allocating and monitoring the use of physical and/or human resources to meet defined business objectives.

Recognition

Nationally recognised learning

Nationally recognised unit of competency: BSBOPS501 Manage business resources

UnitBSBOPS501 Manage business resources
Training packageBSB Business Services Training Package
FieldBusiness Competence – Business Operations
ReleaseRelease 1 · Current

training.gov.au, verified 16 October 2026

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Your questions

Frequently asked questions

Is this unit nationally recognised?

Yes. BSBOPS501 Manage business resources is a current unit of competency in the BSB Business Services Training Package, listed on training.gov.au, the National Register of vocational education and training in Australia.

How is the unit organised?

4 chapters and 18 lessons, built around the unit's 4 official outcomes. It includes 16 videos.

How is it assessed?

Assessment tasks for this unit are listed under Assignments in the unit, with how to submit each one and what's still outstanding.

How do I track my progress?

Go to dashboard opens this unit's own dashboard. Progress, activity and streaks there count this unit only.