Online Diploma · Business Operations

Work In Business Operations

You might be running the admin side of a business and ready to own more of it. This diploma covers operational plans, payroll, recruitment, admin systems and risk. The right fit if you are moving up from administration.

From $54per week on a flexible plan
12 monthsfull-time study load
5 coreplus 7 chosen units
24 monthsstandard enrolment period
At a Glance

Course Snapshot

Study AreaBusiness Operations
QualificationBSB50120 Diploma of Business (Operations)
Duration12 months full-time, 14 to 16 months part-time
Study ModeOnline, self-paced
Units5 core and 7 hand-selected
PaymentsFrom $54 per week
Comes with
  • Nationally recognised training
  • Payroll and recruitment units
  • AIOP membership included
  • Weekly, fortnightly or monthly plans
Who It’s For

Why Do This Course

Built On What You Know

The course assumes business administration experience and works from there. It leans on what you already do rather than starting you at zero.

The Jobs Nobody Trains For

Payroll, recruitment and onboarding, admin systems and meetings are all units here. These are the tasks that get handed to the capable person without any training attached.

Operations Is Its Own Trade

Purchasing, transport, customer service and analysis all sit under operations. The diploma treats it as a field rather than a set of odd jobs.

Where The Skills Fit

Where These Skills Could Take You

Operations roles exist wherever goods, money or people have to move on schedule. Picture yourself owning the systems a whole office depends on.

Business Operations Manager

Own the systems, plans and spend that keep the business moving.

Office Manager

Run the admin, records and staffing of a workplace.

Payroll Officer

Make sure people are paid correctly and on time.

Purchasing Manager

Buy what the business needs at the right price and time.

Customer Service Manager

Lead the team that handles clients and complaints.

Operations Analyst

Study how the work flows and find what slows it down.

Roles the skills apply to, not promised outcomes. Some employers ask for experience on top of the qualification.

The Course

What You'll Learn

Five core units and seven chosen for operations work.

01
Running Operations
Hold the plans, systems and risk of a working business.
BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans
BSBOPS503 Develop administrative systems
BSBOPS504 Manage business risk
BSBOPS501 Manage business resources
02
People And Payroll
Pay people correctly, hire well and run useful meetings.
BSBHRM526 Manage payroll
BSBHRM525 Manage recruitment and onboarding
BSBTWK503 Manage meetings
BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development
03
Money, Voice And Judgement
Control the budget and make yourself understood.
BSBFIN501 Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBXCM501 Lead communication in the workplace
BSBCRT511 Develop critical thinking in others
BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
Included

What You’ll Get

In the Course

  • Five core units, the business grounding
  • Seven chosen units, payroll, hiring, systems and risk
  • Engaging tutorials, with work-ready outcomes
  • Unit quizzes, to show what you have taken in

As a Student

  • One-on-one coaching, with people who work in the field
  • A personal study plan, with regular feedback on your work
  • Unlimited study support, from experienced facilitators
  • Two short courses included, at no extra cost
Why This One

What Makes It Different

Three things that set this specialisation apart.

01
Payroll Is In The Course

Managing payroll is one of the seven chosen units. Few business diplomas put it in front of you as a named skill.

02
Double Diploma Pathways

The college names study pathways that pair this with leadership and management, or with human resource management.

03
Membership Included

A year of AIOP student membership comes with the course, giving you networks, event discounts and mentoring pathways.

The Credentials

What You'll Earn

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED

BSB50120 Diploma of Business (Operations)

Nationally recognised training · RTO TOID 22228

A National Qualification

You finish with the BSB50120 Diploma of Business (Operations), awarded under the Australian Government framework.

Recognised Well Beyond Here

The qualification is recognised across Australia and respected internationally under the code BSB50120.

Two Diplomas If You Want

Named double diploma pathways pair it with leadership and management, or with human resource management.

Getting Started

How It Works

Step one

Check The Entry Rules

You must be eighteen or older when you register.

Step two

Show Your English And Maths

The level needed is ACSF Level Three. A test may apply.

Step three

Ask About Credit

Past study or work may earn unit credits and save time.

Step four

Choose A Payment Plan

Plans are flexible and can be shaped around your budget.

The Investment

How to Get Started

$54 / week
Pay weekly, fortnightly or monthly, or pay upfront.
Flexible plans shaped around your budget
Weekly, fortnightly or monthly payments
Upfront option available
Thirty day cooling off period
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Good to Know

Common Questions

What do I need to enrol?

You must be eighteen or older when you register. You need English, reading and maths at ACSF Level Three. A short test may apply if English is not your first language.

How long does it take?

Twelve months at a full-time load, or fourteen to sixteen months part time. Enrolment runs two years as standard.

Do I need office experience first?

The course is written for people with business administration experience. It builds on that rather than teaching the basics.

How will I be assessed?

Tutorials lead into unit quizzes and practical tasks. Assessment rests on evidence you draw from a workplace.

Is this course accredited?

Yes. It is nationally recognised training for BSB50120 Diploma of Business (Operations), delivered under RTO TOID 22228.

Can past study or work count?

It might. Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning can give you unit credits and may speed up your course. Your skills and work history decide this.

Is this course government funded?

Payment plans do that job here. The college is a fee for service provider, so it is not tied to FEE-HELP or VET Student Loans, and you spread the cost weekly instead.

Can I get a refund?

Yes. Withdraw inside the thirty day cooling off period and you get a refund, less the admin fee. After that, stopping payments needs proof of hardship.

What equipment do I need?

A laptop or desktop with steady internet. You need Microsoft Office or the same kind of tool, a PDF reader, and rights to install software. A camera is needed for video calls.

Delivered By

About the College

College for Adult Learning delivers this course online. It is a registered training organisation, RTO TOID 22228, and its content is built with industry leaders.

Study is self-paced with round the clock access, so there are no set classes and no harsh deadlines. Learning Coaches are industry veterans, and one-on-one support is unlimited.

RTO TOID 22228Online and self-pacedUnlimited one-on-one supportAIOP membership includedDouble diploma pathways
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