Certificate in MYOB Business Essentials
Course Overview
Getting the fundamentals right is the first step towards wherever you want to go. The Certificate in MYOB Business Essentials gives you a hands-on grasp of MYOB Business, the cloud accounting software trusted by small businesses, bookkeepers and accounts teams across Australia. Whether you want to keep your own books in order or take a confident step towards a career in accounts, this is a practical place to start.
Across the course, you will learn how to find your way around MYOB Business, manage your contacts, sales and suppliers, reconcile your banking and produce the reports that keep a business running day-to-day. It is completely online and self-paced, so you can fit your study around work and family. And there are no exams, just real skills you can put to use straight away.
Is this course accredited?
This is a non-accredited short course. It is not a nationally recognised qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). What it gives you is genuine, practical MYOB Business skills and an industry-recognised Certificate of Completion that employers value. If you are after a nationally accredited qualification, our education consultants are happy to help you find the right pathway.
What You Will Learn
Skills you will walk away with:
- Navigate the MYOB Business dashboard with confidence
- Set up and manage a chart of accounts
- Add and organise customers, suppliers and contacts
- Create quotes and invoices and manage your sales
- Record and pay bills while keeping cash flow clear
- Reconcile bank accounts using bank feeds
- Generate and read GST and BAS reports
- Understand the advantages of cloud-based accounting
Who is this course for?
Almost every small business needs someone who can keep the books accurate, raise invoices, reconcile the bank and report on what is coming in and going out. Learning a platform businesses already use day-to-day is one of the quickest ways to make yourself useful in an accounts or bookkeeping role, or to take better control of your own business finances.
Roles this course can support:
- MYOB Business Operator
- Accounts Clerk
- Billing & Invoicing Clerk
- Bank Reconciliation Officer
- Accounts Receivable / Payable Officer
- Financial Reporting Assistant
- Small Business Finance Support
- GST / BAS Reporting Coordinator
- MYOB Client Support
Course Modules
What you will study
Eight focused modules take you from first login to confident reporting. Work through them in order to build a complete picture of how MYOB Business runs.
Get your bearings in MYOB Business. Set up and explore the dashboard, move around the platform with confidence, and understand why so many Australian businesses run their books in the cloud.
Build a chart of accounts that matches how your business works, then bring in your bank statements so every transaction has a home and your records stay accurate.
Create and maintain customers, suppliers and contacts in one place. Add, import and tidy up records so your invoicing and reporting always line up.
Set up the products and services you sell as items, track what you have on hand, and make everyday invoicing faster and more consistent.
Record and pay supplier bills, stay on top of what you owe, and keep your cash flow clear so nothing slips through the cracks.
Raise quotes and invoices, send them to customers, and track what has been paid and what is still outstanding so you always know where you stand.
Reconcile your accounts, work with bank feeds, and match your records to your real bank balance so your books always reflect reality.
Pull the reports that matter, from profit and loss to GST and BAS summaries, and learn how to read them so you can make smarter business decisions.
Course Inclusions
Everything that comes with your enrolment.
- Unlimited tutor support: Knowledgeable tutors on hand by phone and email during business hours, whenever you get stuck.
- 6 months unlimited access: Study at your own pace and revisit any module as often as you like.
- 100% online and self-paced: No timetables and no campus, just learning that fits around your life.
- Hands-on activities: Real tasks in MYOB Business so you learn by doing, not just reading.
- No exams: You are assessed through practical activities, never a stressful sit-down test.
- Certificate of Completion: An industry-recognised certificate to add to your resume.
- CPD: Earn up to 15 Continuing Professional Development hours.
Get Recognised for Your New Skills
When you complete the course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by The Career Academy. It is a practical way to show employers the MYOB Business skills you have built and the effort you have put in. Whether you are going for a new role or looking to step up in your current one, it is a useful addition to your resume and your professional profile.

Payment Options
*All prices include GST. For more details, please contact our consultants at 1300 009 924. T&Cs apply.
Entry requirements
Upskilled always wants to ensure that our students/professionals are enrolled in the right course. These entry requirements are here as a guide. It's always best to talk to one of our Education Consultants if you have any questions. They're trained to ensure that you are enrolled in a course that aligns with your career goals.
There are no entry requirements or prerequisites to enrol in this course*.
*Additional eligibility criteria may apply and be affected by other factors and personal circumstances. Please speak with our Education Consultants to confirm your eligibility for this course.
Frequently asked questions
MYOB Business is cloud-based accounting software used by small businesses and bookkeepers right across Australia. It handles the everyday essentials, from invoicing and bills to bank reconciliation, GST and reporting, all from one place you can access online. Learning it is a practical, in-demand skill for anyone working in or around accounts.
The course takes around 15 hours to complete and you have 6 months of unlimited access. Because it is self-paced, you can move as quickly or as gradually as suits you and study whenever it works around your week.
No. There are no entry requirements or prerequisites, and the course starts from the basics. It is built for beginners, business owners and anyone wanting to get confident with MYOB Business.
This is a non-accredited short course, so it is not a nationally recognised qualification under the AQF. On completion, you receive an industry-recognised Certificate of Completion that demonstrates the practical MYOB skills you have gained. If you need a nationally accredited qualification, our education consultants can point you to the right course.
MYOB skills are useful for roles such as Accounts Clerk, Billing and Invoicing Clerk, Bank Reconciliation Officer, Accounts Receivable or Payable Officer, and Small Business Finance Support. It is also a smart upskilling step if you already work in an office and want to take on more of the bookkeeping.
Select Enrol Now, complete the short enrolment form with your details and payment, and you will receive your login credentials after an Upskilled course advisor processes your enrolment request. If you would prefer to talk it through first, call our education consultants on 1300 009 924.
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