Plan for success – we’ll show you how to run your small business!

Learn how to develop a business plan and set up the right business structure. You’ll gain an understanding of financial reporting and taxation requirements, grasp the principles of marketing and social media, and find out what assistance may be available for your small business. Understand the fundamentals of business management.

Key benefits

Gain essential skills to start or manage a small business
Learn key skills in business management
Supported by Xero and MYOB
Developed by successful business owners
With our certificate in business management you will learn the fundamentals of accounting and bookkeeping, how to create and manage a general ledger, GST, income tax, legislation and employment law. Understanding marketing and social media along with how to use accounting software can be crucial in running a successful small business.

Certificate in Business Management

Accounting and Bookkeeping Fundamentals
Financial Statements
Understanding GST
Fundamentals of Income Tax
Understanding Key Australian Business Legislation
Fundamentals of Payroll
Marketing and Social Media
Budgeting, Forecasting and Cashflow Management
Financial Statement Analysis
Accounting with Xero
Accounting with MYOB Essentials

Course Summary

Duration: Study in your own time, at your own pace.  Generally students complete one module per week, each module taking around 10 hours

Assessment: 11 modules / 11 assignments

Qualification information: On successful completion of this business training course, you will be awarded a certificate of achievement.

Duration: 140 hours Learn at your own pace, but ideally complete one module per week.

Access Time: You will have access to this course for up to 6 months until you complete

What our students say

★★★★★ “The course is very interesting and can see how I could apply the knowledge even if I wasn’t managing a business. The tutors do an excellent job as I can ask them questions and they reply quickly. Thanks so much!!”
– George Hewetson

★★★★★ “Everything has been great. Every tutor and support person to that I have spoken to, in my short time studying with The Career Academy has been very helpful, polite and easy to talk to.” – Jorden O’Brien