Gain practical business expertise across strategy, operations, and commercial analysis, with an ICOES and CPD-accredited Certificate of Achievement.
Gain practical business expertise across strategy, operations, and commercial analysis, with an ICOES and CPD-accredited Certificate of Achievement.
Practical, job-relevant skills for these roles. As a professional development course, it builds capability in this field rather than guaranteeing a specific role or salary.
Possible career directions only; no specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed. Where you go depends on your experience, the employer and your location.
Topic 1Workplace Health and SafetyTopic 2First Aid and Medical EmergenciesTopic 3Accounting and Bookkeeping FundamentalsTopic 4General JournalTopic 5General Ledger & the Trial BalanceTopic 6DepreciationTopic 7Adjusting EntriesTopic 8Financial StatementsTopic 9Budgeting, Forecasting, and Cashflow ManagementTopic 10Financial Statement AnalysisTopic 11Introduction to LeadershipTopic 12Leadership QualitiesTopic 13Interpersonal RelationshipsTopic 14Communication SkillsTopic 15Team BuildingTopic 16Systematic & Lateral ThinkingTopic 17Management & Organisational StructuresTopic 18Management Theories & ProceduresTopic 19Problem Solving & Decision MakingTopic 20Management Styles & External InfluencesTopic 21Employing People & Interview SkillsTopic 22Staff ManagementTopic 23Ethics and EquityTopic 24Human BehaviourTopic 25Workplace Communication SkillsTopic 26Controlling OperationsTopic 27RecruitmentTopic 28Staff TrainingTopic 29Work TeamsTopic 30Positive DisciplineTopic 31Grievances and ComplaintsTopic 32Monitoring and ReportingTopic 33Introduction to Business Computing & the InternetTopic 34Introduction to Microsoft WordTopic 35Using Microsoft ExcelTopic 36Introduction to Microsoft PowerPointTopic 37Microsoft Excel – AdvancedTopic 38Digital Marketing FundamentalsTopic 39Content Creation with AITopic 40Google AdvertisingTopic 41Meta (Facebook & Instagram) AdvertisingTopic 42Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO)What you’ll typically need to get started.
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Upon successfully completing your course, you'll be awarded a Certificate of Achievement from The Career Academy, accredited by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office.
Access unlimited tutor support via phone and email during business hours throughout your studies.
Receive career coaching including CV help and interview preparation to support your job search.
Study entirely online at a time and pace that suits your work, family, and daily life commitments.
Enrol with confidence, if you change your mind within 10 days, you can request a full refund.
Exclusive access to networking events and career development resources through The Career Academy's partnership with the Australian Institute of Office Professionals.
Receive a collection of professional e-books covering HR, employment law, accounting, leadership, business contracts, and more.
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The Career Academy is an online education provider helping 25,000+ students each year. They offer 100% online, self-paced courses with a 10-day money back guarantee, flexible payment plans (e.g. $25 per week), and unlimited 24/7 support via email and phone. Courses are industry-accredited and cover areas including psychology and counselling, medical reception, bookkeeping, dog grooming, and more. Student stories highlight career changers and upskilling across diverse industries.
A few simple steps from enquiry to your first day.
Dedicated career services to help graduates move into work.
Ongoing support throughout your studies, including post-placement support.
This Advanced Certificate in Business, delivered by The Career Academy, covers core disciplines including business strategy, operations, process improvement, commercial analysis, and client relationship management. Students work through approximately 500 hours of content at their own pace, entirely online.
The course suits working professionals looking to formalise their business knowledge, as well as career changers building a foundation in corporate operations and management. There are no exams, all assessment is coursework-based, so learning stays practical and applied.
Students also gain access to the Xero Advisor Certification and six months of free MYOB software, adding job-ready accounting credentials alongside the business qualification. Unlimited tutor support via phone and email is available throughout the 12 months of course access.
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Last updated: July 2026