Certificate in Small Business Management
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Course Overview
Skills to start and run a business with confidence
The Certificate in Small Business Management gives you practical skills for planning, managing and growing a business. You will learn the essentials of business planning, GST basics, income tax fundamentals, budgeting and cashflow, plus marketing and social media, so you can make confident decisions across the whole business.
You will also build confidence using Xero and MYOB Business for everyday finance tasks. It is 100% online and self-paced, with no exams, so you can study around work, family and daily life and apply what you learn straight away.
Is this course accredited?
This is a non-accredited course. It is not a nationally recognised qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). What it gives you is genuine, practical small business and finance skills and an industry-recognised Certificate of Completion that employers value. If you are after a nationally accredited qualification in business, our education consultants are happy to help you find the right pathway.
What will you learn?
Skills you will walk away with
- Understand how the key parts of a business fit together
- Read financial statements and understand what they show
- Handle GST and income tax basics for a small business
- Understand key Australian business legislation
- Cover payroll fundamentals
- Plan with budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management
- Promote a business with marketing and social media basics
- Use Xero and MYOB Business for everyday finance tasks
Who is this course for?
For future managers and business owners
This course suits anyone who wants to understand how a business works, including finance, legislation, payroll and marketing, and who is considering leadership, management or running their own business. It is ideal if you want practical knowledge you can apply in a real workplace or business, with the flexibility of online study.
Roles this course can support
- Small Business Manager (Trainee)
- Operations Coordinator
- Business Development Assistant
- Management Systems Support
- Office Manager (SME)
Entrepreneurial Support Officer - Marketing & Sales Coordinator
- Finance & Operations Analyst
- Human Resources Assistant
- Compliance Coordinator
Course Modules
What you will study
Eleven modules cover the finance, compliance and marketing skills that keep a small business running and growing.
Build a solid grounding in how business finances are recorded and why accurate books matter.
Learn to read the key financial statements and understand what they say about a business.
Get to grips with how GST works in Australia and how to handle it day to day.
Understand the basics of income tax and how it applies to a small business.
Learn the core legal and compliance basics every small business needs to be aware of.
Cover the essentials of paying employees correctly and meeting payroll obligations.
Learn practical ways to promote a business, including marketing basics and using social media.
Plan ahead with budgets, forecasts and cashflow so the business stays financially healthy.
Learn to interpret the numbers so you can make better-informed business decisions.
Build practical skills in Xero for everyday business finances.
Apply your skills in MYOB Business, a widely used Australian accounting platform.
Course Inclusions
Everything that comes with your enrolment.
- Practical business skills: Finance, compliance, payroll and marketing in one structured course.
- Xero and MYOB practice: Build confidence using two of the most widely used accounting platforms.
- Unlimited tutor support: Knowledgeable tutors from The Career Academy on hand by phone and email whenever you get stuck.
- No exams, ever: You are assessed through practical activities, never a stressful sit-down test.
- Hands-on activities: Real-world tasks so you can apply what you learn straight away.
- 24/7 platform access: Log in and learn whenever and wherever suits you, on any device.
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 business and finance skills you have built, whether you are aiming for a management role or planning your own venture.
Recognised by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (ICOES) and the CPD Standards Office for the quality of course delivery. This recognition relates to course quality and is not ASQA or AQF accreditation.
Payment Options
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements or prerequisites to enrol in this course. It is designed for beginners and anyone who wants to build strong business foundations from the ground up.
*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
It covers the practical essentials of running a small business, including business finance, financial statements, GST and income tax basics, Australian business legislation, payroll, marketing and social media, budgeting and cashflow, plus hands-on work in Xero and MYOB.
The course takes around 140 hours to complete and you have 6 months of unlimited access. Because it is self-paced, you can 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 and future managers or business owners.
This is a non-accredited course, so it is not a nationally recognised qualification under the AQF. On completion you receive an industry-recognised Certificate of Completion. If you need a nationally accredited qualification, our education consultants can help.
Yes. The course includes practical modules on Xero and MYOB Business Essentials so you can manage everyday business finances with confidence.
It suits people considering management or leadership, those planning to start or run a business, and anyone wanting to understand how the finance, compliance and marketing sides of a business fit together.
Select Enrol Now, complete the short enrolment form with your details and payment, and you will receive your login so you can start straight away. Or call our education consultants on 1300 009 924.