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Business & Management Courses, Certificates & Diplomas

Overview

Breaking into the business world could be as simple as having the right skills and training.

Whether you want to develop practical know-how to help you enter the workforce or you're keen to improve your career prospects with additional management qualifications, Open Colleges (formerly Cengage Education) can help you develop the skills and smarts you'll need to get ahead. We have a range of accredited business management courses, management courses and marketing courses for you to choose from.

Career Outcomes

Upon completion of your studies, you will have a range of career paths open to you, across a broad range of industries. With the right training and experience, you could seek work as a:

  • Receptionist
  • Sales assistant
  • Office administrator
  • Office assistant
  • Team leader
  • Office manager
  • Personal assistant
  • OHS manager
  • Marketing coordinator
  • Vocational education teacher
  • Small business manager
  • Senior manager

Nationally Recognised Diplomas

Diploma of Occupational Health & Safety
Diploma of Management

Nationally Recognised Certificates

Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (new)
Certificate IV in Small Business Management (new)
Certificate IV in Frontline Management (new)
Certificate IV in Marketing (new)
Certificate IV in Marketing (specialising in Customer Service) (new)
Certificate IV in Human Resources (new)
Certificate IV in Human Resources(specialising in Payroll Support) (new)
Certificate IV in Human Resources (specialising in Workplace Relations) (new)
Certificate IV in TESOL (new)
Certificate IV in Business Administration (new)
Certificate III in Business Administration
Certificate III in Business
Certificate II in Retail
Certificate II in Business

Nationally Recognised Dual Qualifications

Certificate IV in Frontline Management & Certificate IV in Business Administration (new)
Certificate IV in Frontline Management & Certificate IV in Human Resources (new)
Certificate IV in Marketing & Certificate IV in Small Business Management (new)
Certificate IV in Human Resources & Certificate IV in Small Business Management (new)

New Internationally Recognised Certificates

Chartered Institute of Marketing Introductory Certificate in Marketing (new)
Chartered Institute of Marketing Professional Certificate in Marketing (new)

Statements of Attainment

Small Business Management Essentials (new)
Business (Medical Receptionist)
Occupational Health & Safety

Open Colleges Professional Certificates

Open Colleges Certificate in Retail Pharmacy Assistant
Open Colleges Certificate in Public Relations & Events Management

You might also be interested in following nationally recognised courses:

Certificate IV in Accounting
Certificate IV in Bookkeeping
Diploma of Accounting
Advanced Diploma of Accounting

What does nationally recognised mean?
Nationally recognised courses are part of the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Click here to find out more.

What's the difference between a Nationally Recognised Diploma, Nationally Recognised Certificate, Statement of Attainment and an Open Colleges Professional Certificate?
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Need to build your business or computer skills quickly?
Check out our six-week online Skill Builder courses.

Student satisfaction survey results

Industry Snapshot

  • Studying business qualifications could give you the confidence to step out and be your own boss
  • Qualifications in business and marketing are transferrable across industry boundaries, giving you a larger job market to select from and better long-term employment prospects
  • Unemployment in the business and marketing fields is generally below the overall job market average
    Sources: joboutlook.gov.au, Skill Services Australia
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