Small Business Courses in Perth
There are 22 courses available in Perth for people who want to study small business.
BSB50120
Online, On Campus
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Possible job outcomes:
Project Coordinator
Small Business Owner
Franchisee
Business Development Manager
Operations Manager
Independent Contractor
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..
Average duration: 12 months.
SIT40422
Online, On Campus, Distance, Traineeship
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Food and Beverage Supervisor
Hotel Manager
Motel Manager
Gaming Supervisor
Gaming Manager
Restaurant Supervisor
Cafe or Restaurant Manager
Front Office Supervisor
Shift Manager
Duty Manager
Bar Manager
Want a supervisor’s role in the hospitality industry? How about enrolling in the SIT40422 Certificate IV in Hospitality? This nationally recognised qualification will develop your skills in leadership, communications, and customer services and qualifies you for departmental roles in hotels, clubs, restaurants, and casinos. The course offers specialist electives to support your career interests. Choose from: food and beverage, front office and portering, events, food safety, gaming, kitchen operations, computer operations and ICT, stock and cellar operations, security, office skills, and more. Enquire now for the full list of study units, elective choices (and their availability), and training providers who offer this qualification..
Average duration: 18 months.
BSB40320
Online, On Campus, Distance
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Possible job outcomes:
Cafe or Restaurant Manager
Franchisee
Small Business Owner
Store Manager
Office Manager
Retail Team Leader
Independent Contractor
Department Manager
Retail Supervisor
Retail Manager
Corporate Services Manager
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..
Average duration: 18 months.
SIT50422
Online, On Campus, Distance, Traineeship
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Possible job outcomes:
Night Auditor
Travel Team Leader
Front Office Supervisor
Duty Manager
Shift Manager
Bar Manager
Cafe or Restaurant Manager
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Restaurant Supervisor
Gaming Manager
Gaming Supervisor
Hotel Manager
Motel Manager
Get the skills you need to manage your department (or even the whole venue) with the SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management. This nationally recognised qualification will give you a more sophisticated knowledge of the hospitality industry in Australia and develop your skills in leadership, communication, and business administration. The course covers: customer service management, budgeting and financial management, rostering, risk management and compliance. Choose additional electives to support your carer in commercial cookery, food and beverage, gaming, Asian cooking, accommodation services, or back of house. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, hospitality management career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment opportunities in your area..
Average duration: 12 months.
BSB50120
Online, On Campus, Distance
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Possible job outcomes:
Operations Coordinator
Independent Contractor
Operations Manager
Payroll Officer
Office Manager
Franchisee
Small Business Owner
Cafe or Restaurant Manager
Project Coordinator
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..
Average duration: 12 months.
Online
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Team Leader
Human Resources Manager
Small Business Owner
Business Development Manager
Project Manager
Sales Manager
Operations Manager
Financial Analyst
Entrepreneur
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..
Average duration: 24 months.
SIS50115
Online, On Campus
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Possible job outcomes:
Club Manager
Small Business Owner
Sports Development Officer
Sports Facility Manager
Gym Manager
Fitness Centre Manager
The Diploma of Sport & Recreation Management is suitable for students seeking careers in the sport and recreation industry in a management or organisational capacity. Graduates could work managing or owning fitness centres, outdoor sporting grounds/complexes, aquatic centres or community recreation centres. Students gain business skills in risk management, creating business relationships and managing staff as well as key industry-specific skills like managing on-site events, co-ordinating facility maintenance, equipment acquisitions and obtaining sponsorship..
Average duration: 24 months.
BSB50120
Online
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Possible job outcomes:
Business Development Manager
Small Business Owner
Team Leader
Office Manager
Information Officer
Records Officer
The Diploma of Business (Records and Information Management) will give you the business operations skills you need to deal with records and information technologies in a wide range of settings. You will learn how to manage business resources, financial plans and administrative systems in order to ensure that an organisation functions effectively. Enquire now for the list of study units, entry requirements, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 14 months.
Online
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Possible job outcomes:
Creative Entrepreneur
Innovation Coordinator
Chief Innovation Officer
Service Designer
Design Strategist
Innovation Manager
Innovation Strategist
Entrepreneur
Product Manager
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.
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Average duration: 6 months.
BSB50120
Online, On Campus
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Possible job outcomes:
Entrepreneur
Small Business Owner
The BSB50120 Diploma of Business (Entrepreneurship) is ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their skills across various business activities. This course introduces entrepreneurial thinking and equips students with tools for problem-solving and innovative solutions. Gain insights into managing people and organisations, and learn contemporary business practices. Core business units are complemented by specialisation subjects in entrepreneurship and e-commerce, preparing you for a successful career in your own business or the dynamic business industry.
Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
Online
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Possible job outcomes:
Entrepreneur
Service Designer
Creative Entrepreneur
The Service Design: Foundations course offers a comprehensive introduction to service design concepts, frameworks, and tools, suitable for professionals from various fields such as graphic design, industrial design, business analysis, or product management. Students will learn the principles of service design and design thinking, explore problem spaces, and conduct service design research. They will translate user research into insights, viewing services from the customer's perspective. The course culminates in a portfolio project where students showcase their approach and solutions to a service design challenge.
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Average duration: 6 months.
Online
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Possible job outcomes:
Marketing Manager
Account Director
Product Manager
Business Development Manager
Project Manager
Entrepreneur
Operations Manager
The Master of Business Administration (Innovation and Leadership) covers all aspects of leadership, advanced marketing, operational improvement, financial management, business research, economics, business decision making and corporate strategy.
Study a practical project-based curriculum where you’ll apply everything you learn to real-world situations and solve legitimate business challenges that will transform your career..
Average duration: 12 months.
Online
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Possible job outcomes:
Entrepreneur
Corporate Services Manager
Economist
Sales Manager
Small Business Owner
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
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..
Average duration: 24 months.
Online
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Possible job outcomes:
Entrepreneur
Digital Business Strategist
Service Designer
Creative Entrepreneur
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.
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Average duration: 6 months.
Online, On Campus
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Business Manager
Management Consultant
Change Management Consultant
Development Manager
Entrepreneur
Operations Manager
Change Manager
The Master of Business is crafted to refine business skills, develop specialist knowledge, and fast-track career growth, preparing individuals to be future business leaders. Ideal for those aiming for management roles and eager to enhance their business expertise in industry-relevant areas, this course is a catalyst for professional development. Each study field equips students with the necessary knowledge to either jump-start or progress in their chosen careers, or to pave the way for further academic pursuits.
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Average duration: 18 months.
Online, On Campus
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Possible job outcomes:
General Manager
Operations Manager
Entrepreneur
Business Consultant
Business Services Manager
Management Consultant
Business Manager
The Bachelor of Business Administration is fantastic launching pad for so many business and corporate careers. You’ll develop a broad understanding of the way a contemporary organisation functions in the real world, pus specialist skills in a major of your choice.
BBA majors generally include: accountancy, marketing and communications, finance, management, corporate governance, banking, business law and policy, workforce management, logistics and supply chain. But there are usually a lot more.
Enquire now for the entry requirements, BBA graduation outcomes, study majors, and universities in your area that offer the Bachelor of Business Administration..
Average duration: 3 years.
BSB50120
Online, On Campus, Distance
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Possible job outcomes:
Small Business Owner
Office Manager
Team Leader
Do you need a business diploma that will teach you how to facilitate your organisation’s growth, efficiency, and longevity? Try the BSB50120 Diploma of Business (Organisational Development). Not only will this nationally recognised diploma develop your critical thinking and emotional intelligence, you’ll also hone your ability to articulate and present your ideas. The course covers: managing operational plans, managing business risk and resources, managing budgets and financial plans, facilitating continuous improvement, developing workplace policies, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of study units, graduation competencies, and enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
BSB30220
Online, On Campus
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Possible job outcomes:
Independent Contractor
Small Business Owner
Franchisee
Cafe or Restaurant Manager
Are you looking to start your own business — or assist in the development of a larger startup? You need the BSB30220 Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business. This nationally recognised qualification will help you investigate new business opportunities, organise finances, and develop a working business plan. You’ll also learn the critical compliance requirements of new business ventures in Australia, and graduate with an arsenal of administration skills. Enquire now for the list of study units, enrolment dates, and training centres near you.
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Average duration: 6 months.
Online, On Campus, Distance
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Possible job outcomes:
Senior Administrator
General Manager
Small Business Owner
Management Consultant
Managing Director
Business Adviser
Risk Manager
Entrepreneur
The Graduate Certificate in Business offers a robust foundation in economics, financial decision-making, leadership, and organisational behaviour. It is designed for managers across various levels, from emerging to senior, seeking to formalise their business knowledge. This course is particularly suitable for those without a university qualification or with an undergraduate degree in a non-business field..
Average duration: 6 months.
SIT60322
Online, On Campus, Distance, Traineeship
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Possible job outcomes:
Bar Manager
Duty Manager
Shift Manager
Front Office Supervisor
Rooms Division Manager
Cafe or Restaurant Manager
Restaurant Supervisor
Gaming Manager
Gaming Supervisor
Motel Manager
Hotel Manager
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Level-up your career in the hospitality industry with the SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management. With this high-end diploma you could work as a hotel, club, or resort manager and you’ll gain the confidence and communication skills to manage large work teams and organisational finances. The course covers: business planning, customer service management, work health and safety management, venue compliance, and marketing. Choose specialist electives in operations, food safety, gaming, food and beverage, accommodation services, and business administration. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, specialist elective choices (and their availability) as well as upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 24 months.
SIR50116
Online, On Campus, Traineeship
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Possible job outcomes:
Department Manager
Retail Manager
Cluster Manager
Small Business Owner
Franchisee
Cafe or Restaurant Manager
Retail Team Leader
Store Manager
The Diploma of Retail Leadership (SIR50116) is perfect for retail business owners or departmental managers wanting to learn business sales strategies to deliver profitable results. The course is made up of 10 units with an overall focus on retail strategic planning and the leadership skills that drive profitability. Students gain real skills in managing budgets, reducing labour costs and implementing activities that improve the overall financial performance of the business. To enrol in this course students must already hold a Certificate IV in Retail Management or have relevant work experience and employment history (to be deterimined by your chosen course provider).
The Diploma of Retail Leadership (SIR50116) is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Retail Services Training Package..
Average duration: 12 months.
BSB50120
Online, On Campus, Distance, Traineeship
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Possible job outcomes:
Office Manager
Human Resources Assistant
Project Coordinator
Cafe or Restaurant Manager
Small Business Owner
Franchisee
Independent Contractor
Scheduler
Governance Coordinator
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..
Average duration: 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I complete my qualification in Perth?
Yes, there are course providers who offer qualifications in small business in Perth. Find a course provider near you. Once you make an enquiry, a course advisor will get in touch to discuss your study options and course fees.
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