Small Business Courses

The Design Thinking for Innovation: Elevate course introduces Design Thinking, a versatile approach used across various industries to enhance processes and foster innovation. This methodology blends a creative mindset, a structured process, and a practical toolkit to solve complex problems effectively and reduce risks associated with new ideas. Students will learn to empathize with users, identify hidden needs, reframe problems, and experiment to find original solutions. The course includes project work and activities to apply Design Thinking principles practically. .

The Service Design: Elevate course equips students with comprehensive Service Design skills, from conducting research and drawing insights to ideating, prototyping, testing, and creating service blueprints. Students will gain a solid understanding of Service Design principles and learn to map and communicate the journey of a service across digital and offline channels. Upon completion, students will be proficient in visualising and solving service problems, making decisions based on research, and designing services that meet customer needs. This training is ideal for entrepreneurs and anyone looking to enhance their practical Service Design skills for immediate application. .

If you need business skills to launch your startup or open a new business try the BSB40320 Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business. This nationally recognised qualification will help you develop a business plan and establish the level of risk management, compliance and financing required to get your business off the ground. The course covers: financial planning, marketing new business ventures, recruitment and onboarding, product promotion, customer service strategies. Enquire now for the list of graduation competencies, entry requirements, and enrolment centres near you..

Need a business diploma that refines your skills in marketing, sales, and client relationships? Try the BSB50120 Diploma of Business (Business Development). This nationally recognised diploma will teach you how to evaluate market opportunities, lead communication in the workplace, manage business resources, manage budgets and financial plans, forecast international market and business needs, and much more. Enquire now for the list of study units, entry requirements, and upcoming enrolment dates..

The BSB50120 Diploma of Business (Operations) is for anyone in a business service role and requires hands-on operational skills. This nationally recognised training course will teach you how to manage budgets, financial plans, financial compliance, payroll, business resources, recruitment and onboarding, records and administrative systems. You’ll also gain management level skills in critical thinking, leadership, communication. Enquire now for the full list of study units, entry requirements and enrolment centres near you..

The BSB50120 Diploma of Business is for business leaders and unit managers needing a hands-one qualification that supports their actual job role. This nationally recognised diploma builds on your existing skills and allows you to specialise in one of nine different areas — operations, leadership, organisational development, compliance, sales, digital and data, procurement, records and information management, or evaluation. You’ll graduate with greatly improved confidence, critical thinking and communication skills. Enquire now for the unit list in each of the nine specialisation areas and upcoming enrolment opportunities..

The Bachelor of Business (Management and Leadership) equips students with vital management and leadership skills for both local and international settings. The course delves into key organisational principles and provides the framework for critical, strategic, and integrated thinking. Students will acquire skills in leadership, effective communication, collaboration, adaptability to change, innovation, and managing diversity. This foundational knowledge prepares them to excel in varied business contexts..

The Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) equips students with essential skills for success in start-ups or evolving organisations. This course covers key areas like business behaviour, risk-taking, and sustainability, grounded in fundamental business theory. It enhances student's ability to think critically and solve problems. Subjects studied include management, government relations, and global business impact. By the course's end, students will have strong communication and collaboration skills, enabling them to lead business initiatives ethically and confidently..

The Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship) is designed to prepare students for launching their own business ventures. It covers essential areas such as communication, marketing, and management, while fostering an entrepreneurial mindset. This course teaches students how to identify market trends, analyse business opportunities, secure funding, and negotiate contracts. It emphasizes creative, innovative approaches and research skills for the development of robust business plans and concepts..

The Bachelor of Applied Entrepreneurship is for business leaders who want to learn how new businesses and start-ups succeed. This course will teach you how to identify legitimate business opportunities, devise and test innovative business models and gain knowledge of the ‘triple bottom line’ of business while applying the latest marketing trends and technologies. You'll also have the opportunity to engage with the local start-up landscape through incubators, accelerators and investors..

The Bachelor of Applied Business (Management) is designed to give you the opportunity to study managerial communication, corporate structuring, project management and business model analysis. In this course you will learn how to lead high performing teams and utilise technology to identify risks, opportunities and maximise ROI. You’ll apply everything you learn to real-world situations and solve legitimate business challenges that will transform your career..

The Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation provides insights into the role of entrepreneurship and innovation in contemporary business and their impact on communities. This course equips students with the skills to lead innovation, utilise technology effectively, and apply modern strategies to enhance business productivity and global competitiveness. It focuses on empowering students to drive change and progress in various business contexts, preparing them for leadership roles in the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and innovation. .

The Master of Business Administration (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) facilitates advanced learning for individuals keen on honing their entrepreneurship and innovative management skills. Tailored for graduates and seasoned professionals, it equips students with the expertise to helm both burgeoning and established businesses adeptly. The course encapsulates contemporary theories and know-how, using research, case studies, seminars, and discussions to cement learning. Students will be trained to navigate uncertainties and foster business growth through best practice methods in entrepreneurship and innovation..