Business Courses

Turn your organisational skills into an exciting professional career with this online BSB30120 Certificate III in Business (Business Administration) qualification from Foundation Education.

Designed for students with no prior experience, this nationally recognised qualification will help you build the foundation skills required to take your first step towards a career in business. This course will teach you how to manage payroll processes and financial records; maintain business resources; organise schedules and arrange meetings; create documents and presentations; and support yourself and other colleagues in the workplace.

This course is delivered entirely online and is flexible to suit your lifestyle. Students have up to 12 months to complete this course, and Foundation Education’s on-hand student support team will help make studying easy.

If you’re looking to start working in a professional business role, this course will help you take your first step.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program, it is not government funded.

The Artificial Intelligence in Marketing course offered by RMIT Online is designed to equip marketing professionals with the skills needed to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of digital marketing technology. This course focuses on practical applications of AI, ethical considerations, and strategic implementation, ensuring participants can effectively leverage AI-driven initiatives. Throughout the six-week program, learners will explore the integration of AI technologies into marketing strategies, enabling them to enhance customer interactions and drive business growth.

Participants will engage with real-world AI marketing technologies, learning to evaluate, justify, and design initiatives that align with their organisational objectives. The course covers essential topics such as personalisation, content creation, and market segmentation, providing a comprehensive understanding of how AI can transform marketing operations. By the end of the course, learners will be able to present a well-justified AI initiative aimed at improving existing marketing activities, ensuring they are well-prepared to lead in the future of marketing.

This course is ideal for both experienced marketing professionals and aspiring individuals looking to enhance their skills in AI applications. With support from industry experts and a focus on responsible AI practices, participants will gain valuable insights and practical knowledge that can be applied immediately in their careers. Enquire to learn more.

You’re a big-picture thinker with a dream unlock your potential and power your career forward. This online Master of Business Administration (MBA) course from the Australian Institute of Business (AIB) gives you the skills and connections to make it a reality.

A fully accredited qualification recognised nationally and internationally, this online Fast-Track MBA course is flexible and designed for busy working adults, with practical interactive learning, ideal for students seeking to rapidly progress their business careers and take a strategic next step. With full online delivery, sophisticated student support services and flexible intake dates, this MBA qualification is tailored for professionals looking to build in-demand new skills and relevant industry connections with a quick return on time and money investment.

In this course, you’ll build the essential business knowledge and skills required to advance your business career and enhance your employment opportunities. You’ll learn fundamental aspects of business including strategic planning, leadership, governance, risk management and human resources management, and have the opportunity to specialise your study in an advanced area relevant to your career. Choose from entrepreneurial management, finance, human resources management, marketing management, logistics and supply chain management, or undertake a generalised MBA and tailor the subjects to your needs.

In this course, you’ll learn from high-profile industry professionals with decades of experience, and tackle practical, real-world tasks that set you up with the skills required to immediately advance your career after graduating.

If you’re looking to quickly and effectively progress your career and are interested in completing an MBA program, this flexible, practical and well-regarded qualification is your next effective career step.

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.

Take the first step in your global business career with this online Executive Master of Business Administration course from Ducere Business School.

Designed for students with global career ambitions, this executive business degree offers the prestige of a world-leading university with the hands-on support of local offices. With this degree, you’ll have access to a course accredited by a university in the world’s top five per cent and taught by industry-leading experts — without leaving your home.

In this course, you’ll build a strong foundation in core business skills and knowledge. You’ll study business strategy, leadership, marketing, finance and innovation, and put your skills into practice with applied industry-based projects. With no exams and 100 per cent online learning, this course offers a flexible and highly relevant opportunity to gain a sought-after business degree without interrupting your life.

If you’re seeking to grow your confidence, enhance your career opportunities, or take your next step towards a leadership role, this course is for you.

The Double Diploma of Human Resource Management (BSB50320) and Business (Operations) (BSB50120) from College for Adult Learning has been designed to advance your career and open doors to senior leadership roles. The comprehensive course has been carefully curated to provide you with essential skills for excelling in your HR career. Gain expertise in strategic, tactical, and operational HR management while developing the business acumen needed to lead teams and contribute significantly to your organisation’s success.

Designed to be completed in 14 to 18 months (part-time) or 12 months (full-time), this online course will provide you with the knowledge to implement and monitor WHS policies to ensure a safe workplace and reduce workplace incidents, manage employee relations and workplace relationship to foster a positive workplace culture, manage budgets and financial plans to understand business financial position, among other essential skills in HR management and business operations.

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.

Are you ready to be your own boss and do what you love as a qualified personal trainer? The Complete Personal Training Course from Australian Institute of Personal Trainers (AIPT) consists of the SIS30321 Certificate III and SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness, plus access to the BSB50120 Diploma of Business course!

This exciting course combines a series of foundational fitness units and a Certificate IV in Fitness with a Diploma of Business to give you the knowledge, skills and business know-how you need to succeed as a personal trainer. In the first part of the course, you’ll cover the basics of providing instruction and guidance for fitness and exercise.

You’ll learn how to incorporate the principles of exercise science and healthy eating into fitness programming for clients, and how to work with a variety of different clients to achieve their fitness goals. Throughout the Diploma part of the course, you’ll move on to the business side of launching a personal training business, developing essential skills for successful small business planning and operations.

This course is designed to be as flexible as possible. You’ll have up to 24 months to complete the entire course and for the practical components, there are 3 delivery modes to choose from:

• Campus Club – learn in a small group environment inside one of Australia’s leading gyms and be mentored by the best in the business
• 1-To-1 Flexible Mentor – you’ll be matched with one of AIPT’s qualified Personal Trainers who will mentor you inside a real club
• Mentor of Your Choice – if you already know a Personal Trainer, AIPT could approve them to be your Mentor to guide you through the practical components of the course.

In all three modes, you’ll complete theory components online in your own time. And no matter which delivery option you choose, you’ll be guaranteed high-quality course materials and training to help you launch your personal trainer career with a bang!

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program, it is not government funded.

Covering theoretical, practical and strategic applications in business management, the Graduate Diploma in Management is an excellent way to formalise the skills and experience gained in your career.

You will obtain a well-rounded understanding of up-to-date business best practices, with the opportunity to progress toward your MBA upon completion of this qualification. The course covers essential topics such as economics, strategy development and implementation, operational improvement, business decision-making and analysis and marketing for managers.

Available for study online or a blend of both on-campus and online options at one of AIM Business School’s many locations, this course fits easily around the schedule of a busy manager.

If you would like to build a career based on helping businesses operate in a more environmentally friendly manner, then this MSS50122 Diploma of Sustainable Operations qualification from ACBI (Australian College of Business Intelligence) could be the ideal first step.

This course offers the opportunity to develop skills in managing and measuring an organisation’s carbon footprint. Through exposure to real-life scenarios, learners will gain technical and theoretical skills to ensure their organisation is optimising its sustainability performance while adhering to regulations. Learners will design, manage, and lead environmental plans and find solutions for sustainable improvements.

The MSS50122 Diploma of Sustainable Operations is available 100% online (with classes via Zoom), or via students can face-to-face classes at the ACBI Sydney campus.

This course is ideal for those seeking to make a positive impact on the world by developing skills in sustainability management and leaving a lasting and meaningful legacy.

If you’re an NSW resident, you may also be eligible for Smart and Skilled, a NSW Government subsidy.

With Smart and Skilled funding, you may be able to study the Diploma of Sustainable Operations with a significant discount on ACBI’s normal course fees.

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 are looking for ways to further your business administration career and give yourself a way to optimise your knowledge and job opportunities, then this BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business from Industry Skills Training could be the perfect qualification to help you make this happen.

This course is delivered in-classroom at one of Industry Skills Training’s campuses:

• Joondalup (evening classes available)
• Malaga (day classes available)

This nationally recognised qualification will provide you with all the contemporary business administration skills needed to excel in the field, allow you to realise your potential and give you a boost you need to progress into the management ranks in almost any organisation.

By learning crucial skills such as how to use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment, create complex business documents and proposals, build and maintain business relationships, undertake project work and lead personal development for yourself and your co-workers, you will maximise your value for any business and give yourself an opportunity to rise through the ranks and become a recognised high performer. You will become fully equipped to deal with a myriad of unpredictable business problems and will be perfectly placed to positively impact your organisation’s business performance.

Important Information
Before you continue, please check if this course suits your needs:

• You must be an Australian citizen or resident. Industry Skills Training is not CRICOS registered and cannot accept enrolments from International Student Visa holders (Subclass 500 or 600 visas).
• This course is delivered in-person, with evening classes (5:00 PM – 9:00 PM) in Joondalup and daytime classes (9:00 AM – 4:30 PM) in Malaga.

If either of these restrictions affects you, this course may not be suitable. Otherwise, keep reading to learn more!

Government funding may be available for this course through WA Jobs & Skills, significantly reducing your fees if you meet the eligibility criteria.

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.

The online Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance at UNSW is designed for professionals who want the fundamental knowledge to make sound financial decisions at all business levels.

Whether you’re looking to upskill and advance your career, make a change by entering the finance industry, or build a strong foundation to pursue the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, you can accrue a wealth of financial knowledge and real-world applications through this 100% online program from one of Australia’s most respected universities.

Do you have what it takes to become a leader in the global hotel industry? You will once you complete the Graduate Diploma of Business in Global Hotel Leadership course from The Hotel School!

This in-depth diploma course provides an entry pathway into a Masters degree, as well as opening up a new world of career opportunities within the hotel and hospitality sectors. In this course, you’ll develop applied business skills and a thorough understanding of contemporary leadership techniques. Through three core units and five electives, you’ll study the hotel leadership and management principles you need to succeed in your career, completing industry-connected assessment tasks and undertaking a variety work integrated learning opportunities.

Delivered through The Hotel School, this Southern Cross University qualification is a vital step on your career path within the hotel industry. After just 12 months of full-time study (or the part-time equivalent), you’ll be ready to move directly into Masters study, or seek out higher-level career opportunities right away. So don’t hesitate – the next phase of your career journey is waiting!

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

Become a skilled Project Manager with no prior experience with this online Diploma of Project Management Practice (BSB50820) from MCI Institute.

If you’re naturally organised and like to take charge, this course can help you turn your talents into an exciting new career. With this diploma, you’ll gain the skills, knowledge and experience required to successfully manage the full life cycle of a project and support a project team.

You’ll learn skills in managing a project’s budget, timeframe, quality, scope, risk, communication, integration and human resources, and have the opportunity to grow your skills in stakeholder consultation and project governance. After completing this course, you’ll have a greater awareness of your own strengths and character as a leader.

Delivered 100% online without exams, this qualification is designed to be flexible. Study at your own pace from the comfort of your home — and build sought-after new skills for an exciting new career making things happen.

While there is no government funding available for this course, MCI Institute offers a number of easy payment plans starting from as little as $86.54 per week.

NOTE: This course is not related to the building and construction industry.

Based on the content stemming from the Bachelor of Business (Leadership) is the Associate Degree of Sport Business qualification from the Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) – offering students the opportunity to enter the workforce earlier, or complete their studies whilst balancing other commitments.

Key topics of this degree include sport analytics, sport law and integrity, sport management, athlete well-being, leadership, and management. The Associate Degree of Sport Business is also a pathway to the Bachelor of Sport Business (Leadership). ACPE outshines competitors in the Quality Indicators of Learning and Teaching (QILT) Student Experience Survey, showcasing what students have said about their experience at ACPE. ACPE ranked number 1 for sport courses in Australia for learning resources and skills development in 2021.

This course has a blended study mode, with on-campus attendance required and some online components available.