Skip to main content
Menu Menu

Business and Finance

Open the door to endless opportunities with a course in business, management or finance. 

What are the benefits of studying business and finance TAFE courses in WA? 

For starters, people qualified in business are in high demand across almost every industry because business is at the core of how our society functions. What’s more, any careers in business and finance are well paid and open up opportunities for growth and advancement. 

Business and finance courses at TAFE equip you with valuable skills and knowledge that can be applied to a wide range of professional contexts. Whether you’re wanting to improve your skills, run your own business or begin a rewarding career, business courses at TAFE are a great way to set you up for success. 

Did you know?

Our successful programs and simulated training gives students the opportunity to experience what it is like to work with others in an organisation and get a feel for what department area is suited to your interests and skills. 

Reasons to study in this industry

  • Financial services employment is projected to increase by 3.2% over five years. 
  • 79.3% of management and commerce VET graduates are employed 6 months after their training.
  • Working in the Financial Services Sector will open up many career avenues within banks, government, corporations, financial institutions and small business. 

Australian Jobs, 2019

A qualification in finance can help kickstart career opportunities in almost any industry. Bookkeepers, accountants and financial service providers are at the heart of business operations and play a key role in ensuring business success. If you have a head for numbers and thrive with problem-solving, a finance course could help you hone your skills and set you up for a fulfilling career. 

Our finance courses will help you gain the practical skills needed for a career in finance, accounting or bookkeeping. You will learn how to prepare financial reports, including balance sheets and business activity statements to meet tax requirements. You will also gain the skills to prepare budgets and maintain financial records. 

Accounting, Bookkeeping and Finance Courses

Business courses at TAFE are a great way to open up unique possibilities and forge a rewarding career path for yourself. Whether you want to run your own business, up-skill to get a promotion or change career direction, a business qualification will help pave the way to success. 

The range of business courses we offer will introduce you to relevant topics and skills that will prepare you for success in the business and finance industry. You will learn the key concepts of marketing, management and finance, and will be trained in practical skills such as how to produce complex documents, organise meetings and manage travel schedules. 

Business Courses

Good management and leadership are crucial for the success of a business. Our management courses help prepare you with the skills to manage teams effectively and build thriving workplace relationships. 

You will learn how to recruit staff and manage staff performance, as well as the skills to monitor a safe workplace and handle administrative systems. A course in management will prepare you to develop and carry out innovation and change to improve business outcomes.

If you want to gain the skills and know-how of both business and management, we now offer a dual qualification so you can combine two diplomas into one course.

Management Courses

Want a job that combines creativity, analytical skills and psychology? Consider a career in marketing!

With the world of online business advancing in leaps and bounds, there has never been more of a demand for people who are savvy and skilled in marketing. Although there is a wide range of employment opportunities within the marketing field, they are all essentially interested in understanding how customers think and applying that to help businesses succeed. 

Marketing is an exciting field which will have you continue working on new projects and learning new skills as technology and consumer behaviour evolves. Whether you are interested in Social Media Marketing, Paid Advertising, SEO, Email Marketing or Copywriting, there are so many avenues within the marketing field. 

Marketing Courses

Work Health and Safety (WHS) is a key part of every workplace in Australia and there is a high demand for those who are qualified in it. WHS Officers play an important role in implementing health and safety processes in an organisation. They also provide valuable WHS advice to management and employees. 

When you do a WHS course with us, you will learn how to identify and mitigate risks and hazards in the workplace. You will gain the skills required to document and communicate risk processes and how to implement emergency procedures. You will also gain relevant knowledge about WHS legislation and how to resolve WHS issues.

Work Health and Safety Courses

Favourites

    Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

    National ID FNS40222 | State ID BHU1
    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
    • On campus
    • Online
    • Workplace

    Certificate III in Accounts Administration

    National ID FNS30322 | State ID BHU4
    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 clerk.
    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
    • Northam
    • Carnarvon
    • Exmouth

    Study Modes
    • Online
    • Online and on campus
    • Workplace

    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
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • Workplace

    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
    • Kalgoorlie
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • Online and on campus

    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
    • Workplace

    Certificate IV in Business (Administration)

    National ID BSB40120 | State ID AC49

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

    The Certificate IV in Business Administration is designed for people with business experience, who want to expand their skills or move into a more senior or supervisory role.

    It's great for job...

    Campuses
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • Online and on campus

    Business Ready Skill Set

    State ID AE378

    Be in the know and in demand.

    Learn the essential skills you need to be ready for a career in any office. Get a step ahead of the workforce competition and set yourself up for success in any sector.
    Campuses
    • Geraldton
    • Kalgoorlie
    • Moora
    • Northam

    Study Modes
    • Online and on campus
    • Online

    Getting Started with Microsoft Office

    State ID G001P

    Improve your skills and improve your employability.

    New to the electronic workplace, or just want to upskill? This short course will take give you the skills you need to operate and understand Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook and more.
    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Health and Safety Representative

    State ID D9551P

    This course is WorkSafe Western Australia approved and will provide you with all the information and skills to effectively carry out your role as a 'representative of employees', and as defined under Section 68 of the Act.

    The course is specifically designed to achieve the objectives of...

    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On campus