Chief Operating Officer (COO)

A Chief Operating Officer (COO) performs a senior executive role at a large business or organisation. You’ll manage daily operations and also make key decisions about future plans. Chief Operating Officers ensure an organisation is running effectively and develop policies to ensure it reaches strategic goals and meets compliance issues.

Chief Operating Officers require strong leadership skills and good forward planning abilities. You’ll need to have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to liaise with clients and colleagues at all levels of your organisation. Chief Operating Officers should have good time management skills and be able to manage multiple tasks at one time.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $234,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a chief operating officer (coo)?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management

Blended, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $6,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB50120

Diploma of Business

Blended, Online
12 - 14 months
$1,200 - $6,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB50820

Diploma of Project Management

Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $6,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB60120

Advanced Diploma of Business

Blended, Online
12 - 18 months
$2,199 - $4,595
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above from the BSB Training Package
Additional requirements may apply.
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above from the BSB Training Package
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB80320

Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 48 months
$0 - $31,250
  • At least 5 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above in related fields of study and 3 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience OR
  • Completed Bachelor degree in related fields of study and 2 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • At least 5 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above in related fields of study and 3 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience OR
  • Completed Bachelor degree in related fields of study and 2 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience.
  • Completed Bachelor degree in related fields of study and 2 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Business Administration

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $106,650
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

Blended, On Campus, Online
4 - 24 months
$0 - $1,556,016,496
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Management

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 48 months
$0 - $64,630
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Executive Master of Business Administration

On Campus
12 - 23 months
$0 - $70,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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