Certificate in Business Administration
Business & Management
A course by
The Career Academy
Gain a nationally accredited Certificate in Business Administration. Develop office, administration, and business software skills online, accredited by ICOES and other industry bodies.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 6 months


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Master key business software
Learn how to use Microsoft Excel, MYOB, Xero, and PowerPoint in a professional business context.

Understand office procedures
Develop a practical understanding of office organization, standard business systems, and processes.

Apply employment law and health & safety practices
Gain an essential overview of employment law, workplace health and safety, and payroll fundamentals.
What You're Signing Up For
The Certificate in Business Administration at The Career Academy equips students with practical and professional business administration skills. You will learn how to use key business software (Microsoft Excel, MYOB, Xero, PowerPoint), understand standard office systems and procedures, employment law, and effective communication. The fully online course offers flexible study, unlimited tutor support, access to career coaching, and career development resources. Graduates receive an industry-accredited certificate that can open doors to a variety of administration and office management roles.
Course Content
- Effective Business Communication
- Office Organisation and Procedures
- Time Management, Ethics and Professionalism
- Introduction to Microsoft Word
- Using Microsoft Excel
- Introduction to Microsoft Powerpoint
- Workplace Health and Safety
- Employment Law & Introduction to Payroll
- Managing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Cash Management
- Accounting with MYOB Business Essentials
- Accounting with Xero

What sort of industry will this job lead to
Business administration
Office management
Clerical support

Future employment opportunities might be
Business Administrator
Office Manager (Small office)
Administrative Coordinator
Executive Assistant (Junior)
Records Management Clerk
Customer Service Administrator
Project Support Administrator
Facilities Coordinator
Travel and Events Administrator
Operations Support Officer


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The Career Academy is here to transform your future. As an internationally recognised online education provider, they partner with industry to deliver courses that are practical, flexible, and designed to get results. With expert tutors, a 4.8/5 star student rating, and graduates in New Zealand, Australia, Ireland and the UK, The Career Academy has already helped over 25,000 learners each year gain the skills, confidence, and qualifications to take their next step. You could be next.