Top 10 Short Courses

Upskill with a Short Course for only $100

Online short courses provide you with the opportunity to update and refresh your skills. You can choose from a range of highly engaging courses from beginner to advanced. Plus, you’ll receive expert guidance and unlimited tutor support from our team of experts.

Certificate in Xero

• 6 Months Access
• ~ 15 hours
• 9 Module Course
• $495 $100

Course Overview

Learn Xero software at the beginner level, fast. Manage your own or client’s business accounts and gain practical skills to advance your career.

Key Benefits

• Learn how to use Xero to manage your own business accounts or your client’s accounts.
• Gain a strong understanding and practical knowledge of Xero to advance your business or career.
• Be rewarded with an industry recognised qualification; a Certificate in Xero is a frequent request of employers.
• Earn 15 Continuing Professional Development hours and receive unlimited tutor support from experienced professionals.
• Flexible online study; work at your own pace, in your own time.
• The Career Academy is a Xero Education Partner; you’ll be provided with updated course content and the latest Xero functions, tips and tricks.

Course Modules

1. Introduction to Xero Online
2. Xero Chart of Accounts
3. Managing Contacts with Xero
4. Xero Sales, Invoices, Quotes & Inventory
5. Xero Purchases & Bills
6. Reconciliation and Managing Accounts in Xero
7. Introduction to Xero Reporting
8. Introduction to Xero Add-ons

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Certificate in Xero Payroll

• 6 Months Access
• ~ 15 hours
• 8 Module Course
• $495 $100

Course Overview

Managing your payroll and PAYE returns can be a real worry sometimes. Well with Xero Payroll from The Career Academy it can all simply disappear.

Key Benefits

• Learn how to use single touch payroll with Xero, making payroll so easy.
• Increase your skills and become confident in Xero Payroll.
• Be your own payroll administrator; save money on payroll fees
• Work with an experienced tutor and other students to successfully complete your course.
• This course is delivered by an IAB Accredited Training Provider, plus this course is accredited by the International Association of Accounting Professionals.
• The content of this course has been certified by the CPD Certification Service. Gain 10 continuing professional development hours on completion.

Course Modules

1. Introduction to Xero Online
2. Setting Up Xero Payroll
3. Managing Payroll Items with Xero
4. New Employees & Leave Requests With Xero
5. Pay Templates in Xero
6. Pay Runs in Xero
7. Payslips & Payroll Reporting with Xero
8. Filing Obligations Using Xero

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Advanced Certificate in Microsoft Excel

• 6 Months Access
• ~30 hours
• 6 Module Course
• $495 $100

Course Overview

Learn how to manage and present data in meaningful reports using imports, VLOOKUP and pivot tables. Perfect for accounting, finance or business roles – receive an Advanced Certificate in Excel.

Key Benefits

• Learn how to manage and present data in meaningful reports using imports, VLOOKUP and pivot tables
• Upskill and gain an Advanced Certificate in Microsoft Excel to add to your CV
• Received unlimited tutor support throughout your studies
• Become confident and savvy with Excel, learning essential skills
• This practical course guides you through the fundamental skills required to be able to create, modify, format and print Excel files.
• Flexible online study – work at your own pace, in your own time.

Course Modules

1. Importing and Saving Plain Text Files
2. Lookup and Cross-Reference
3. Preparing Data for Reporting
4. Using Tables
5. Pivot Tables
6. Pivot Charts

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Dog Psychology, Behaviour & Training

• 6 Months Access
• ~80 hours
• 9 Module Course
• $1295 $100

Course Overview

Our highly instructive online course will teach you all about canine psychology, their senses and behaviour, and you’ll learn how to take command of your dog with basic dog and obedience training techniques.

Key Benefits

• Learn how canine animals think and communicate.
• Explore the behavioural development of puppies.
• Learn the basic concepts behind dog training, and how they can apply to different situations.
• Control the movement of dogs through training and other methods.
• Discover the roles of working dogs, and the outline of how they can be trained.
• Get free access to video training from Sarah Whitehead – one of the world’s best dog trainers.
• We donate a portion of all course proceeds to the RSPCA.

Course Modules

1. Nature and Scope of Canine Psychology
2. Canine Senses and Communication
3. Understanding Natural Canine Behaviour
4. Canine Behavioural Development
5. Canine Behavioural Disorders
6. Basic Dog Training Principles
7. Dog Obedience Training
8. Controlling a Dog’s Movement
9. Training Working Dogs

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Certificate in Medical Terminology

• 6 Months Access
• ~60 hours
• 10 Module Course
• $595 $100

Course Overview

Introductory-level online medical course designed for people with little to no medical training, who’d like to work in the medical environment. Develop the skills to communicate clearly using medical terminology.

Key Benefits

• Learn how to speak and read medical language the quick and easy way.
• Be rewarded with a Certificate in Medical Reception to help you stand out in a competitive job market.
• Flexible online study; work at your own pace, in your own time with professional tutor support.

Course Modules

1. Scope and Nature of Medical Terminology
2. Anatomical Terms and Structures
3. Medical Equipment and Procedures
4. Pharmacological Terminology
5. Musculoskeletal System
6. Cardiovascular, Lymphatic and Immune System
7. Respiratory and Reproductive Systems
8. Digestive and Excretory Systems
9. The Skin
10. Nervous and Sensory Systems

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Psychology Fundamentals – An Introduction

• 3 Months Access
• ~24 hours
• 7 Module Course
• $395 $100

Course Overview

This course is perfect for those who are interested in psychology or would like a foundation for further study. You’ll gain an exciting overview of the world of psychology. Use your skills to motivate people in your career and personal life.

Key Benefits

• Test the waters with this Introduction to Psychology course
• Extend your knowledge of child behaviour
• Understand children’s learning and development
• Learn skills to help children grow and develop
• Clear, in-depth information
• Receive support via phone or email from our experienced tutors
• Learn how children develop, and what factors influences behaviour.
• Anyone who lives or works with children will gain insights into child behaviour.

Course Modules

1. The Nature and Scope of Psychology
2. The Neurological Basis of Behaviour
3. Environmental Effects on Behaviour
4. Consciousness and Perception
5. Personality
6. Psychological Development
7. Needs, Drives and Motivation

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Introduction to Office Support

• 6 Months Access
• ~15 hours
• 6 Module Course
• $395 $100

Course Overview

Gain a general understanding of administration and office support, with a focus on core concepts and skills. You’ll learn about office organisation and procedures and how to use Microsoft Word.

Key Benefits

• Increase your chances of employment with this accredited certificate
• Understand office organisation and procedures and gain practical skills
• Use Microsoft Office effectively
• Receive unlimited tutor support via phone and email
• Flexible online study from anywhere and anytime
• Developed by office support experts

Course Modules

1. Role of Office Administration and Support
2. Office Organisation and Procedures
3. Introduction to Microsoft Word
4. Workplace Health and Safety
5. Introduction to Microsoft Powerpoint
6. Time Management, Ethics, and Professionalism

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Introduction to Bookkeeping

• 6 Months Access
• ~15 hours
• 7 Module Course
• $395 $100

Course Overview

Introductory level bookkeeping course, learn to balance the books, invoicing, payments and managing cash flow.

Key Benefits

• You’ll learn the basics of bookkeeping and gain an introductory certificate.
• Save money on bookkeeping fees by learning to manage your own business accounts.
• Get to understand, analyse and interpret a balance sheet and incomes.
• The Career Academy is an Accredited Training Centre with the International  Association of Bookkeepers.
• Flexible online study; work at your own pace, in your own time.

Course Modules

1. Business Types and Structures
2. What is Accounting?
3. Transactions and Definitions
4. Accounts and Definitions
5. Accounting for Transactions
6. Accounts and Financial Statements
7. Introduction to GST

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Certificate in Child Psychological Development

• 6 Months Access
• ~120 hours
• 12 Module Course
• $495 $100

Course Overview

Learn how children develop psychologically and what influences their behaviour & thinking. This online course helps parents and child care workers understand how they can provide an environment that nurtures a child’s development.

Key Benefits

• Extend your knowledge of child behaviour
• Understand children’s learning and development
• Learn skills to help children grow and develop
• Clear, in-depth information
• Receive support via phone or email from our experienced tutors

Course Modules

1. Introduction to Child Psychology
2. The Newborn Infant
3. States and Senses of the Infant
4. Learning Emotions and Socialisation
5. Cognitive Development
6. Language Development
7. Intelligence
8. Socialisation – Part A
9. Morality
10. Child Sexuality
11. Socialisation – Part B

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Certificate in MYOB Essentials

• 6 Months Access
• ~15 hours
• 8 Module Course
• $495 $100

Course Overview

Learn the quick and easy way to manage business accounts using MYOB Essentials. This is a great course designed for business owners or managers, accounts people or anyone managing business accounts, or for those who are looking to further their knowledge in MYOB Essentials software.

Key Benefits

• Learn how to use MYOB Essentials to manage your own business accounts or your client’s accounts.
• Gain a strong understanding and practical knowledge of MYOB Essentials to advance your business or career.
• Be rewarded with an industry recognised qualification; a Certificate in MYOB essentials is a frequent request of employers.
• Earn 20 Continuing Professional Development hours and receive unlimited tutor support from experienced professionals.
• Flexible online study; work at your own pace, in your own time.
• The Career Academy is an Official MYOB Approved Education Partner; you’ll be provided with updated course content and the latest MYOB functions, tips and tricks.

Course Modules

1. Introduction to MYOB Essentials
2. Chart of Accounts & Banking with MYOB Essentials
3. Managing Contacts with MYOB Essentials
4. Managing Items with MYOB Essentials
5. Managing Sales in MYOB Essentials
6. Managing Bills with MYOB Essentials
7. Managing Reports in MYOB Essentials
8. MYOB Essentials Assessment

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