Certificate in Business Administration

Business & Management

Gain a nationally accredited Certificate in Business Administration. Develop office, administration, and business software skills online, accredited by ICOES and other industry bodies.

NZ$1,609

inc GST

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The Career Academy

This course starts anytime


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.

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Understand office procedures

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

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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
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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Business administration

  • Office management

  • Clerical support

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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

The Career Academy

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.