Online Course · Business Administration

Take the First Step Toward a Career in Office Administration

Whether you are new or already at a desk, this helps. You cover meetings, complex documents, spreadsheets, projects and work priorities. Study online with no set timetable.

From $56.40per week, zero interest plan
No examsportfolios and written tasks
Self pacedno set timetables
Anytimestart date, no semesters
AIOPstudent membership included
At a Glance

Course Snapshot

Study AreaBusiness Administration
RecognitionBSB40120, nationally recognised
DeliveryFlexible online, start anytime
ScheduleSelf paced, no set timetables
AssessmentNo exams, ever
Included12 month AIOP student membership
PaymentsFrom $56.40 per week
Comes with
  • Nationally recognised training
  • Spreadsheets taught to a complex level
  • Project work unit included
  • Emotional intelligence in the core units
Who It’s For

Why Do This Course

Get Behind The Front Desk

Offices run on someone who can organise, write and follow through.

Already In The Job?

Fill the gaps: projects, spreadsheets and workplace safety duties.

Study At Your Own Speed

No timetable, no semesters. Do a unit when the week allows.

Where The Skills Fit

Where These Skills Could Take You

Every business needs someone who keeps the office moving. The day is scheduling, records, documents and being the person who knows where things are.

Administration Assistant

Keep the diary, files and documents in order.

Records Assistant

Maintain records so people can find them.

Office Manager

Run the office and its day to day systems.

Sales Assistant

Support the sales team with admin and orders.

Roles where these skills are useful, not promised outcomes. Every role is different, and some need more study or experience.

The Course

What You'll Learn

01
Everyday Office Work
The tasks that fill the week.
Organise business meetings
Write complex documents
Design and produce complex spreadsheets
Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment
Apply digital solutions to work processes
02
Working With People
The part that makes an office run.
Apply communication strategies in the workplace
Develop and use emotional intelligence
Build and maintain business relationships
03
Planning And Projects
Taking on more than your inbox.
Develop personal work priorities
Undertake project work
Apply critical thinking to work practices
Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
Included

What You’ll Get

In the Course

  • Documents, complex writing and layout
  • Data, spreadsheets and digital tools
  • People, meetings and relationships
  • Projects, planning and priorities

As a Student

  • Self paced, no set timetables
  • No exams, portfolios and written tasks
  • Membership, AIOP for twelve months
  • Support, two named trainers
Why This One

What Makes It Different

Three things that come with it.

01
A Membership Included

Twelve months with the Australian Institute of Office Professionals.

02
Writing Gets Its Own Unit

Complex documents and communication strategies are taught, not assumed.

03
Two Named Trainers

Tanya Galey and Rosalie Pellew teach and assess the units.

The Credentials

What You'll Earn

Nationally Recognised

Certificate IV in Business

BSB40120 · Nationally recognised training

A Recognised Certificate

The award is BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business, nationally recognised training.

An Admin Focus

The register title is Certificate IV in Business. The units here point it at office and admin work.

A Registered College

Open Colleges Pty Ltd holds RTO 90796, registered through to 2033.

Getting Started

How It Works

Step one

Tell Us Your Aim

First office job, or a step up in one.

Step two

Ask The Questions

An advisor covers units, pace and fees.

Step three

Sort Payments

Upfront, weekly plan, or pay in four.

Step four

Start Learning

Enrol and start on the first module.

The Investment

How to Get Started

From $56.40 / week
Pay upfront, or spread it weekly on a zero interest plan.
Zero interest weekly plan
Credit check for the plan
A family member at your address can apply
One course transfer with upfront payment
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Good to Know

Common Questions

Do I need office experience?

None needed. The units start with everyday office tasks.

What does it cost each week?

From $56.40 a week on a zero interest plan. A credit check applies.

How long does it take?

There is no fixed length. You set the pace and the hours.

What comes with the course?

A twelve month student membership with the Australian Institute of Office Professionals.

Can I study while working?

Yes. There are no timetables and no semesters.

Is there any work placement?

The course may include placement, done on top of weekly study blocks.

Is this course accredited?

Yes. It leads to BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business, nationally recognised training, built out here with admin units.

Is any government funding available?

No. The college is privately owned and does not receive government funding, so fees apply.

Delivered By

About the College

Open Colleges is a privately owned Australian training provider that teaches online. It does not receive government funding, so course fees apply.

Its trainers work in the fields they teach.

Privately owned providerAIOP membership includedTwo named trainersFully online
The Desk

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