If you're looking for an industry area that offers the challenge of fast moving changes in work practices and technology, business and finance may be the one for you. In today's active and competitive business market place, the career opportunities are endless for a person with the right skills and knowledge.
Whether you need some basics to grow an idea into your own business, leadership skills so you can lead a team or be the boss one day, specialist skills to get you into a career in sales and marketing, banking, accounting, bookkeeping, human resources, security or real estate, or you want to build your core business abilities such as problem solving, teamwork and organisational and communication skills, there's a qualification or course to suit.
Business skills cross over into every kind of industry and are transferable to almost any career – they can take you anywhere in the world.
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Course list: Business and finance
The list presented here is only for this industry category. You can select a qualification or course title to see a list of training providers in Western Australia who deliver it – then select a provider to find out more.
A full course list across all industry areas is available here
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The list of courses displayed for a selected industry category is intended to assist individuals learn more about occupation and training pathways, and may not represent all possible pathways for an industry. For further assistance on occupation and training pathways please contact your nearest Jobs and Skills Centre on 13 64 64.
Please note
The vocational education and training (VET) courses delivered in Western Australia on this course list are funded through the Department of Training and Workforce Development; these are referred to as publicly funded training. A range of qualifications and courses for priority industry areas and occupations are subsidised under Jobs and Skills WA, to reduce the cost of training in priority skill areas. To find out more about which courses are subsidised, please take a look at the information available on the main Training page.
Other non-publicly funded courses are available through TAFE colleges and private providers; however these are not included in this course list. To find these other courses, you can search a list of all VET courses in WA via the myskills.gov.au website.
Accounting Principles Skill Set
National ID : FNSSS00014 | State ID : AD753
If you would like to work as an accounts clerk, accounts officer or bookkeeper, or get a taste for working in the finance and accounting sector, this short course skill set is perfect.
Advanced Accounting Principles Skill Set
National ID : FNSSS00015 | State ID : AD752
If you're in a financial services or accounting role and looking to advance your career with high level skills and knowledge, this short course skill set is for you.
Advanced Diploma of Accounting
National ID : FNS60222 | State ID : BHW9
This is the course you need to get set up as a registered tax agent or assistant accountant — including corporate governance, tax law and high level financial reporting — it's a great way to start your accountancy career, or a great option as a pathway to the Bachelor of Accounting.
Business Ready Skill Set
State ID : AE378
The Business Ready skill set will give you the skills and knowledge required to use business technology and produce business documents, follow work health and safety (WHS) and emergency procedures and instructions, use computer software, and organise electronic information and data.
Certificate I in Workplace Skills
National ID : BSB10120 | State ID : BFT5
If you're setting out to get your first job, or a new job, and you would like to build some skills to give you a step up — this is the course for you!
Certificate II in Financial Services
National ID : FNS20120 | State ID : BGX7
If you're thinking about a career in the financial services industry — working as a financial advisor, accountant or even in banking — this is the course for you!
Certificate II in Government
National ID : PSP20122 | State ID : BHP2
The public service sector offers an amazing range of jobs and careers, across a huge variety of industry and operational areas. Many people stay with the sector for life, starting with an entry level job and working their way up. This course is a great way to set you up for success!
Certificate II in Workplace Skills
National ID : BSB20120 | State ID : BFT1
This course has been designed to teach you about different procedures in business including becoming proficient in office technology such as word processing and accounting programs, dealing with customers and clients, and developing your writing skills.
Certificate III in Accounts Administration
National ID : FNS30322 | State ID : BHU4
This nationally recognised and accredited qualification will get you job ready with the key skills and knowledge needed for working in the finance sector, across a range of industries and businesses.
Certificate III in Business
National ID : BSB30120 | State ID : BFS5
Set yourself up for a great career in the business world!