Business Courses

Progress your business leadership career with the skills and experience gained in this online BSB50120 Diploma of Business qualification from Foundation Education.

Designed for students with no prior academic experience, this course is suited for people seeking to accelerate career development and build sought-after business skills. This qualification will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to seek work in senior leadership and management positions across a range of business industries.

You’ll learn how to think critically in the workplace; how to manage business finances and resources; how to develop strong policies and procedures; how to communicate effectively; how to manage and lead teams; how to develop and implement operational plans; and how to use emotional intelligence. This qualification is a work-ready pathway towards your career in leadership.

Delivered entirely online, this course is flexible to suit your lifestyle. Project-based and case study assessments ensure your learning is practical, and Foundation Education’s dedicated student support team ensures your study experience is well-supported.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program.

Elevate your career prospects with our BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business from Gateway Training Academy, crafted for individuals aiming for supervisory positions within the business services field. This program strengthens your capacity to execute a variety of specialised and detailed tasks, find solutions for unforeseen challenges, and evaluate a wide range of information sources.

Perfect for emerging leaders, this qualification cultivates advanced skills and a comprehensive knowledge base, preparing you for success in various business settings. It provides essential tools for self-improvement and problem-solving, establishing a robust platform for professional growth and career progression in the business sector.

This course is online, self-paced and start anytime. The virtual classes are times with trainers who you can arrange to meet at different times (depending on the trainer’s availability). The sessions with trainers will help you progress.

Government Funding available to eligible Western Australian residents. Enquire to check your eligibility.

Please Note: This course is NOT available to people on a 500 or 600 visa.

The course Diploma of Business (Event Management) offered by Torrens University Australia equips students with essential business skills to plan and manage a variety of events. This dynamic course covers key areas such as event communications, operations management, and event marketing. Students will gain a broad base of generalist skills through six core and two elective subjects, which are directly applicable to event management and other business contexts. The course is available both on campus and online, providing flexibility to suit different lifestyles and career goals.

Throughout the Diploma of Business (Event Management), students will develop a solid grounding in event management practices, learning how to manage large-scale cultural and social activities successfully. The curriculum includes key marketing strategies used by professional event managers globally, as well as core skills in business logistics, communications management, and entrepreneurship. Additionally, students will undertake 50 hours of industry experience, providing invaluable real-world insights and enhancing employability.

The Diploma of Business (Marketing) at Torrens University offers a comprehensive foundation in strategic marketing, equipping students with the skills to create impactful marketing campaigns. This course is designed to provide practical, hands-on experience through real client briefs, ensuring that students are job-ready upon graduation. The curriculum includes eight core subjects that cover essential marketing principles, consumer behaviour, digital marketing, and integrated marketing communications. Students will also engage in 50 hours of industry experience, providing valuable insights and professional connections.

Throughout the course, students will explore the role of marketing in various organisational contexts, learn to engage and influence customer behaviour, and identify unique branding opportunities. The program also offers a pathway into a Bachelor of Business, allowing for further specialisation in areas such as Marketing, Event Management, Sport Management, Entrepreneurship, or Hospitality and Tourism Management. The course is accredited by the Australian Marketing Institute, ensuring that the education provided is industry-approved and relevant.

The Diploma of Business (Hospitality and Tourism Management) offered by Torrens University Australia is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the hospitality, events, and tourism industries. This course equips graduates with essential skills in management, human resources, promotions, and communication, preparing them for a dynamic career in the global hospitality sector. Students will delve into key hospitality concepts and business management principles, making this diploma an excellent stepping stone for entry-level roles in these vibrant industries.

Throughout the course, students will explore various aspects of hospitality and tourism management, including service management, leadership, business accounting, and marketing. The program also includes 50 hours of industry experience, ensuring that students gain practical, real-world skills. Upon completion, graduates have the option to continue their studies by transitioning into the second year of the Bachelor of Business, further enhancing their career prospects in hospitality, tourism, event management, marketing, sport management, or entrepreneurship.

This course is available in multiple study modes, including online, on-campus, and blended options, providing flexibility to suit different learning preferences. Enquire to learn more.

If you are good at communication and handling people, and would like to commence a lucrative career in business and business administration, then this BSB30120 Certificate III in Business (Customer Engagement) qualification from Open Colleges could be a great option to get you started.

This comprehensive business administration course is designed to enable you to provide exceptional customer service through effective communication. It will teach you crucial skills such as how to prepare and design business documents and spreadsheets, how to engage in effective workplace communication, how to deliver and monitor a service to customers and how to process customer complaints, and by the end of the course you will become a star customer engagement professional. This course is delivered 100% online, allowing you to balance study with your lifestyle.

PLEASE NOTE – Open Colleges is a privately-run RTO, not government-run like a TAFE, so they cannot offer government funding. Please check eligibility requirements before beginning an enrolment with Open Colleges.

The Bachelor of Sport Business (Leadership) from the Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) will allow you to be fully equipped for a management role within the sport industry. This degree will broaden both your theoretical and technical knowledge of the sport industry.

The course will develop your specialist knowledge, including the legal, marketing, technological, administrative and financial aspects of the sport industry. This knowledge will also be combined with business skills that will help you manage not-for-profit and professional sports organisations, sporting events and facilities, athletes, and more. The Bachelor of Sport Business (Leadership) is taught by industry professionals, alongside multiple opportunities for sport-focused placements and internships. This degree will ensure that you are ready for work as soon as you graduate.

The Bachelor of Sport Business (Leadership) is available face-to-face on campus at Sydney Olympic Park, with some units available online.

The online Graduate Certificate in Business at UNSW is designed for early career professionals and those with limited formal management skills that want to gain the business fundamentals to accelerate their career. Students develop the foundations in financial management, marketing and business economics while learning key principles in self-management and working with others. Complete your studies in a fast-tracked model and gain the practical skills needed to meet demand in an accelerating business world.

With intakes every two months, study one course at a time, 100% online and accelerated. The flexible learning model has no on-campus commitments, meaning you can study anywhere at any time, and graduate with a Graduate Certificate in as little as 8 months without compromising your career.

The Graduate Certificate provides you with the skills employers demand, in a fast-tracked model, and gives you a pathway to study the Master of Management. 

The business world is ready now more than ever for a new generation of leaders who are innovative, ethical and agile.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) course from UTS Online is designed with industry to help you build technical knowledge and skills that align with strategic leadership to become a next-generation leader. You will graduate with the confidence to make evidence-based decisions that add value to your organisation in globalised business environments.

Delivered by the UTS AACSB accredited Business School, this 100% online allows you to study when it suits you, so you can immediately add value to your career and organisation.

Tailor your MBA by selecting from a range of specialisations, or mix and match electives relevant to your field.

If you’re looking for a way to optimise your management and leadership skills, then this Mini MBA short course from Australian Institute of Management (AIM) Education and Training could be ideal for you.

This Mini MBA encompasses six comprehensive online modules designed to equip you with tools, templates, and strategies in critical areas of Strategy, Leadership, Customers, Numbers, Change, and Action. On completion of the online curriculum, you will engage with your peers during a two-day workshop at one of AIM’s conveniently located campuses or though an online virtual workshop. This workshop aims to enhance your skills, enabling you to effectively translate strategy into action, while fostering your ability to communicate, collaborate, and innovate. At the end of the course you should be able to apply new ways of thinking to everyday business challenges and deploy various models and techniques to benefit your leadership skills.

This course involves six modules to be completed though AIM’s online learning portal, followed by a two day workshop at one of AIM’s campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Canberra, or through an online virtual workshop.

The Diploma of Business offered by Torrens University Australia is designed to provide students with essential business knowledge and skills. This course covers fundamental areas such as communication, marketing, and management, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of the business environment. Students will benefit from the expertise of industry-expert academics and have the flexibility to tailor their learning through four elective subjects, aligning their studies with their career aspirations.

Throughout the course, students will develop critical thinking skills necessary for creating strategic business and marketing plans, as well as identifying business opportunities. The curriculum includes eight subjects, comprising five core subjects and three electives, allowing students to customise their learning experience. Upon completion, students can use their credits to enter the second year of a Bachelor of Business program, providing a seamless pathway for further education.

The Diploma of Business also includes 50 hours of industry experience, ensuring that students gain practical, real-world skills. This course is available in various study modes, including online, on-campus, and blended options, with campus locations in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Adelaide. Eligible Australian students may access FEE-HELP to assist with tuition fees. Enquire to learn more about this exciting opportunity to kickstart a career in business.

If you feel that you have a talent for business and would like to pursue a career in this varied and exciting field, then this BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business qualification from GROW Training Group could be an ideal qualification to get you there.

This online business program has been developed in collaboration with industry experts to ensure a comprehensive and current learning experience aligned with industry best practices. Participants will acquire multifaceted business skills, including how to use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment, how to demonstrate leadership in the workplace and how to design and produce complex text documents, positioning them to excel in supervisory or leadership roles. The curriculum includes elective courses that impart high-demand skills and versatile business acumen, with the flexibility for customisation to suit specific roles or specialised industry programs.

Enrolment period is 24 months. We find our students complete the qualification in varied time frames. It really does depend on your life situation and availability. The program can be completed in a much shorter time – we would recommend aiming at completing 1 unit per month.

This program is delivered in our online learner system. You do not need to come to class, however, you will need to stay connected with your Educator and attend phone and/or web meetings to complete some of the practical components of your course. eLearning allows you the flexibility of completing your course at your own pace, at times to suit work and other life commitments. You can work on your course at anytime, anywhere supported by your industry experienced educator via telephone and email no matter where you are.

Please Note: Grow Training Group operates as a privately managed Registered Training Organisation (RTO), differing from government-run institutions such as a TAFE. Consequently, Grow does not offer government funding.

Whether you’re interested in commencing a career in product management, or are already a product management veteran looking to sharpen your skills, this Product Management: Transform qualification from Academy Xi could be just what you’re looking for.

Designed in conjunction with experts from Accenture, MYOB, PwC and Deloitte, this course will help you get all the job-ready skills needed for an exciting new career in product management and marketing. You will cover all the essential areas of the product management cycle, from identifying opportunities and developing a product vision & strategy, to project management, product development strategy and product marketing. By the end of the course you will be fully prepared to start performing confidently in one of many product development, management and marketing roles available nationally.

This course is delivered 100% online with full support from Academy Xi’s training staff and unlimited one-on-one tuition, and can be completed in 24 weeks with around 15 hours of study per week.

You’ll graduate:

• Job ready
• Mentor & cohort supported (unlimited 1:1 mentoring from industry experts)
• With a job guarantee and career support
• With an industry recognised certificate

Explosion in the availability of data and data analytics tools has enabled business to operate more efficiently and profitably, but is your business using data to its full potential? If you’re not sure, then this Data Insights for Business short course from Australian Institute of Management (AIM) Education and Training could give you the answer.

If you’re a great communicator who loves dealing with people and are considering a career in human resources, then this BSB40420 Certificate IV in Human Resource Management qualification from Australian Institute of Management (AIM) Education and Training could be an ideal course for you.

This course is designed to equip people with no experience in the industry with all the knowledge and skills required to start operating effectively in a range of human resources roles available. The course will cover all the essential HR areas and will teach you crucial skills such as how to implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs; how to administer performance development processes, how to support the learning and development of teams and individuals; how to coordinate health and wellness programs as well as how to coordinate separation and termination processes, amongst others. By the end of the course you will be fully qualified and have the confidence to tackle any entry level HR role across any industry sector.

This course is delivered 100% online, requires roughly 10 hours of study per week and can be completed in 12-18 months.

If you’ve always seen yourself as a good organiser and problem solver, and would like to pursue a career in business administration, then this BSB30120 Certificate III in Business (Records & Information Management) qualification from Open Colleges could be an ideal first step to take.

This course is specifically designed to cater to individuals who lack prior experience but aspire to kick-start their career in records and information management. By enrolling in this course, participants will acquire fundamental skills essential for effectively utilising knowledge management systems, managing records, retrieving information, and honing critical thinking skills. Additionally, this course will also focus on improving workplace communication skills, which are crucial for success in any business sector or branch. This course is delivered 100% online, allowing you to balance study with your lifestyle.

PLEASE NOTE – Open Colleges is a privately-run RTO, not government-run like a TAFE, so they cannot offer government funding. Please check eligibility requirements before beginning an enrolment with Open Colleges.

If you’re organised, productive and a real people-person, then maybe a career in retail is what you’re looking for? This SIR30216 Certificate III in Retail qualification from Open Colleges will give you all the skills and knowledge needed to start performing competently in one of many roles in the retail sector.

By learning how to engage the customer, build customer relationships and loyalty, work effectively in a service environment, organise and maintain a store environment, supervise and support team members and identify and respond to store security risks, you’ll become a valuable team member of any effective retail operation. This course is delivered 100% online to allow you to manage studying without impacting your lifestyle, so enrol today and let your retail career take off.

PLEASE NOTE – Open Colleges is a privately-run RTO, not government-run like a TAFE, so they cannot offer government funding. Please check eligibility requirements before beginning an enrolment with Open Colleges.