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Step Up to Payroll Management with an Advanced Certificate

Build advanced payroll skills across compliance, systems, and legislation, and earn an ICOES-accredited certificate with CPD recognition.

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What You Get

Everything That Comes With This Course

Industry-Accredited Certificate

Upon completion, graduates receive a Certificate of Achievement from The Career Academy, accredited by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office, and recognised by the International Approval & Recognition Council.

Unlimited Tutor Support

Students receive unlimited access to tutor support via phone and email during business hours throughout the course.

100% Online, Self-Paced Learning

Study entirely online at your own pace with 12 months of course access and approximately 300 hours of content. No exams, ever.

Free E-Books Included

Course includes a library of free e-books covering HR management, employment relations, bookkeeping, GST, superannuation, corporations legislation, leadership, and workplace behaviour.

Xero Advisor Certification & MYOB Access

Through partnerships with Xero and MYOB, students can gain access to the official Xero Advisor Certification and six months' access to MYOB.

Career Support Services

The Career Academy provides career support services to help students pursue payroll management roles after completing the course.

Payroll Networking & Industry Updates

Stay connected with payroll professionals through exclusive networking events and industry forums, and keep updated with the latest payroll legislation, regulations, and best practices.

Certificate in Xero Payroll

Additional certification issued alongside the course.

~300 hours of content across payroll, compliance & legislation
Skills & Applications

The Skills You'll Build

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.

No specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed.

What You'll Learn

The 40 Modules Inside The Course

The modules that make up the course, as published by the provider.

40Total Units
40Core Units

Core Units

Fundamentals of Payroll
Understanding Key Australian Business Legislation
Introduction to Xero Online
Setting up Xero Payroll
Managing Payroll Items with Xero
New Employees & Leave Requests with Xero
Pay Templates in Xero
Pay Runs in Xero
Payslips & Payroll Reporting with Xero
Employment Payment Summaries with Xero
Introduction to MYOB Business Essentials Payroll
Setting up MYOB Business Essentials Payroll
Setting up Employees in MYOB Business Essentials
Setting up Single Touch Payroll (STP) with MYOB Business Essentials
Processing Pays with MYOB Business Essentials
Paying Super and Payroll Reporting with MYOB Business Essentials
Human Behaviour
Workplace Communication Skills
Workplace Health and Safety
Controlling Operations

 

Recruitment
Staff Training
Work Teams
Positive Discipline
Grievances and Complaints
Monitoring and Reporting
Accounting and Bookkeeping Fundamentals
General Journal
General Ledger and the Trial Balance
Depreciation
Adjusting Entries
Financial Statements
Budgeting, Forecasting, and Cashflow Management
Financial Statement Analysis
Introduction to Leadership
Leadership Qualities
Interpersonal Relationships
Communication Skills
Team Building
Systematic & Lateral Thinking
Before You Enquire

Eligibility And The First Steps

How It Starts

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The Money Part

Ways To Pay For It

$15 / week

Payment Plan – $15 per week. Budget friendly flexible payment option.

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Exact fees, plans and any funding eligibility are confirmed by the provider when you enquire. No payment is made through Get Course.

Before You Ask

Questions People Ask First

What are the entry requirements for this course?

There are no formal entry requirements listed for this course. It suits people already working in payroll, accounts, or HR administration who want to formalise and extend their skills. Submit an enquiry to confirm any current prerequisites.

How much does the course cost?

A weekly payment plan may be available to help spread the cost. Submit a Get Course enquiry to confirm current pricing and payment options.

How long does the course take?

Students receive 12 months of course access and the content spans approximately 300 hours. Because the course is fully self-paced, you can move faster or slower depending on your schedule.

How is the course delivered?

The course is 100% online and self-paced, there are no fixed class times and no exams. Unlimited tutor support is available by phone and email during business hours throughout your enrolment period.

Is there any work placement involved?

No work placement is included in this course. The practical focus comes through applied coursework, real payroll software access (Xero and MYOB), and access to payroll networking events and industry forums.

What credential do I receive, and is the course accredited?

Graduates receive a Certificate of Achievement accredited by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office, and recognised by the International Approval & Recognition Council, credentials that carry genuine weight with professional development-minded employers. This is not a government-accredited or AQF-recognised qualification. It is a professional development course designed to build advanced payroll skills and credentials.

About This Course

What This Course Is Really About

This Advanced Certificate in Payroll Management covers the full scope of modern payroll practice, from STP compliance and superannuation to employment relations, GST, and payroll systems. Students work through approximately 300 hours of content, with topics supported by a library of free e-books on HR management, corporations legislation, leadership, and workplace behaviour.

Delivered by The Career Academy, the course is 100% online and self-paced, with 12 months of access and no exams. Unlimited tutor support is available by phone and email during business hours, so students can get help when they need it without waiting on a class schedule.

The course includes access to the official Xero Advisor Certification pathway and six months of free MYOB access, practical software skills that directly support payroll roles. Career support services and a payroll professional network round out what students receive on completion.

The College Behind It

Delivered By A Registered Training Organisation

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The Career Academy
In-house career services: job search, resume and interview preparation
24/7 support via email and phone
AATInternational Association of BookkeepersICOESInternational Approval and Registration Centre
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