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Business and Finance

Build skills that open doors

Every organisation relies on people who can plan, communicate, organise and make informed decisions. Whether you're interested in managing projects, supporting businesses, working with finances or leading teams, Business and Finance provides skills that can take you anywhere.

From small businesses and community organisations to large companies and government agencies, business and finance professionals help keep workplaces operating, growing and adapting to new challenges.

Whether you're leaving school, changing careers, building on existing experience or looking to advance professionally, Central Regional TAFE can help you develop the practical skills, confidence and knowledge needed to achieve your goals.

Through industry-relevant training and real-world learning experiences, you'll gain skills that can support opportunities across almost every industry. 

What is Business and Finance?

Business and Finance brings together the skills that organisations need to operate successfully. It includes areas such as leadership, administration, accounting, bookkeeping, human resources, project management and workplace operations. 

These skills are highly transferable and can be applied across a wide range of industries and workplaces. Whether your goal is to support a business, manage projects, work with financial information or run your own enterprise, Business and Finance qualifications can help create opportunities for future growth. 

Build confidence through practical skills

Success in Business and Finance requires strong communication, organisation, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

At Central Regional TAFE, you'll develop industry-relevant skills through practical learning experiences that reflect real workplace environments. You'll build confidence using business systems, managing information, working with financial data and supporting workplace operations while developing skills that employers value.

The knowledge and experience you gain can help prepare you for employment, career progression and further study opportunities across a range of professional industries. 

Career Pathways in Business and Finance

The skills you develop through Business and Finance can open doors to a wide range of professional careers. Whether you're interested in administration, leadership, finance or supporting business operations, there are pathways that can help you build a rewarding future.

Explore the pathways below to discover where a career in Business and Finance could take you.
 

Business Administration

Business administrators play an important role in supporting the day-to-day operations of organisations. This pathway develops practical workplace skills including communication, administration, record management and business systems.

Potential career outcomes may include Administration Officer, Executive Assistant, Office Administrator or Business Support Officer.

Accounting & Bookkeeping

Accounting and bookkeeping professionals help organisations manage financial information and support informed decision-making. This pathway develops skills in financial reporting, payroll, accounts management and bookkeeping systems.

Potential career outcomes may include Bookkeeper, Accounts Officer, Payroll Officer or Accounting Support Officer.

Leadership & Management

Strong leaders help organisations achieve their goals by supporting people, managing resources and driving performance. This pathway develops leadership, communication and business management skills that can support career progression.

Potential career outcomes may include Team Leader, Supervisor, Operations Coordinator or Business Manager.

Human Resources

Human resources professionals support recruitment, staff development and workplace culture. This pathway develops the skills needed to support people and organisational success.

Potential career outcomes may include Human Resources Assistant, Recruitment Officer, Workforce Support Officer or People and Culture Coordinator.

Project & Business Operations

Successful organisations rely on people who can coordinate projects, manage resources and improve processes. This pathway focuses on planning, organisation and operational effectiveness.

Potential career outcomes may include Project Officer, Business Coordinator, Operations Officer or Program Support Officer.

Why study Business and Finance at Central Regional TAFE?

At Central Regional TAFE, you'll learn practical skills that can be applied across a wide range of workplaces and industries. Our training focuses on developing workplace-ready capabilities that support both professional and personal growth.

You'll build confidence through real-world learning experiences while developing the knowledge, communication skills and business understanding needed to succeed in today's workforce.

Whether you're looking to start your career, advance professionally or build skills that can support future opportunities, Central Regional TAFE can help you achieve your goals. 

Ready to unlock your potential?

Business and Finance offers the opportunity to build skills that can take you almost anywhere. Whether you're supporting organisations, managing projects, working with financial information or leading teams, the skills you develop can create opportunities across a wide range of industries.

Whether you're starting your career, changing direction or building on existing experience, Central Regional TAFE can help you develop the practical skills, confidence and knowledge needed to succeed.

If you're ready to grow your confidence, expand your opportunities and build a career with endless possibilities, now is the time to get started.

Discover qualifications, skill sets and short courses that can help you start, change or advance your career.

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    Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

    National ID FNS40222 | State ID BHU1

    Invest in your future - gain the essential skills for a profitable accounting career today.

    You will gain the skills and knowledge to prepare financial reports and statements as well as manage accounting systems. You will also learn to how to establish and maintain payroll systems. 
    Campuses
    • Northam
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • Online
    • Workplace

    Certificate III in Accounts Administration

    National ID FNS30322 | State ID BHU4

    Are you looking to invest yourself in a rewarding accounts career?

    When you complete the Certificate III in Accounts Administration you will have skills that employers are looking for, making you ideal for roles in accounts payable and receivable, as a cashier, payroll officer or accounts...
    Campuses
    • Northam

    Study Modes
    • Online
    • Workplace

    Certificate III in Business

    National ID BSB30120 | State ID BFS5

    Boost your skills and your opportunities.

    With industry and government forecasting a strong demand for office workers in coming years, you'll be just what employers want with a Certificate III in Business.
    Campuses
    • Kalgoorlie
    • Moora
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • Online
    • Online and on campus
    • Workplace

    Half-price

    Certificate IV in Business

    National ID BSB40120 | State ID BFR1

    Get your finger on the pulse of business.

    This course will give you a practical foundation to take you into a number of business and corporate careers, like office management, start-up business planning and marketing, and customer service.
    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • Workplace

    VET Student Loans (VSL)

    Diploma of Business

    National ID BSB50120 | State ID BFT3

    Every office needs a leader.

    Blaze your own path in business with the advanced skills you'll learn in this practical course. Learn from business professionals and be prepared for positions in all departments and private sectors.
    Campuses
    • Geraldton
    • Kalgoorlie

    Study Modes
    • Online

    Certificate III in Business (Administration)

    National ID BSB30120 | State ID AC46

    Be Business Ready!

    This course will give you office administration skills such as keyboard and computer functions, organising schedules, creating presentations, creating spreadsheets, maintain WHS.
    Campuses
    • Moora

    Study Modes
    • Online
    • Workplace

    Half-price

    Certificate IV in Business (Administration)

    National ID BSB40120 | State ID AC49

    Ready to take your career in business to the next level?

    You'll learn how to manage customer needs and feedback; develop complex business documents, reports and spreadsheets; facilitate positive workplace communication; develop and build business relationships; deliver effective...
    Campuses
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • Online

    Free
    Online
    Skill-sets

    Business Ready Skill Set

    State ID AE378

    Be in the know and in demand.

    This Skill Set will provide the skills and knowledge required to deliver all aspects of customer service including how to create a relationship with customers, identify their needs, deliver products or services, and process customer feedback. You'll also...
    Campuses
    • Kalgoorlie
    • Moora
    • Northam

    Study Modes
    • Online

    Excel Intermediate Skill Set

    State ID KAE25

    Increase your knowledge, upgrade your employability.

    Build on your basic understanding of Microsoft Excel with this short course and become more confident with this versatile and useful program.
    Campuses
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Getting Started with Microsoft Office

    State ID G001P

    Improve your skills and improve your employability.

    This course is designed for those who are new to the electronic workplace, or who have limited knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and email etiquette.
    Campuses
    • Kalgoorlie

    Study Modes
    • On campus