Running or managing a business successfully requires skill. Good teams need good leadership. From small business management to large multinational organisations, managers need to be able to build and foster good workplace relationships, develop and implement innovation and change, put organisational plans into practice, monitor a safe workplace, recruit staff, manage staff performance, conduct inductions, manage meetings, manage administrative systems, and manage your personal work priorities and professional development.
Diploma of Business
Gain the business skills to build and manage a team in the government and private sectors. Learn how to recruit, develop a team and manage organisational risk.
Do you have what it takes to take care of business?
When you complete the Diploma of Business you will have what it takes for a career in both the government and private sectors.
Gain these skills:
- build and manage a capable team
- recruit the right people
- develop your team's skills
- manage organisational risk
- undertake projects
- facilitate effective meetings
- manage risk
Completion of the Diploma of Business opens up a range of further study options and it may give you advanced standing towards a university degree.
This qualification is also offered part-time. Use the get help form below to start a discussion with our training area.
Diploma of Business (Operations)
Gain the business skills to work in project management, sales, office or administration management. Learn how to recruit, develop teams and manage organisational risk.
Do you have what it takes to take care of business?
When you complete the Diploma of Business Administration you will have what it takes for a career as a project manager, sales manager or office/administration manager.
Gain these skills:
- build and manage a capable team
- recruit the right people
- develop your team's skills
- manage organisational risk
- project management
- facilitate effective meetings
- manage conferences
Completion of the Diploma of Business Administration opens up a range of further study options and it may give you advanced standing towards a university degree.
This qualification is also offered part-time. Use the get help form below to start a discussion with our training area.
Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business
Complete this course to learn how to launch a new business and gain the practical understanding of what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur.
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Are you ready to turn a dream into a flourishing business?
When you complete the Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business you will have the practical understanding of what it takes to run a successful small business.
Gain these skills:
- develop a viable business plan
- understand your legal requirements and responsibilities
- manage business finances
- market new business ventures
Completion of the Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business opens up a range of further study options, including specialist business diplomas, and it may assist in entry to university.
This qualification is also offered part-time. Use the get help form below to start a discussion with our training area.
Certificate IV in Human Resource Management
Recruit the best staff and develop staff potential with this industry-relevant course.
Are you ready to pick the best person for the job?
When you complete the Certificate IV in Human Resources you are setting yourself up for a career in building productive businesses with the most capable staff; as a human resource officer, recruitment assistant or in human resources development.
Gain these skills:
- recruit staff
- develop staff potential
- make presentations to groups
- lead effective teams
- workplace health and safety
Completion of the Certificate IV in Human Resources opens up a range of further study options, including specialist business diplomas, and it may assist in entry to university.
This qualification is also offered part-time. Use the get help form below to start a discussion with our training area.
Diploma of Human Resource Management
When you complete this diploma you will have what it takes for a career as a human resources manager.
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Do you have what it takes to build the right workforce?
When you complete the Diploma of Human Resources Management you will have what it takes for a career as a human resources manager or human resources officer.
Gain these skills:
- build and manage a capable team
- recruit the right people
- support staff and develop their skills
- facilitate performance development and manage industrial relations
- workforce planning
Completion of the Diploma of Human Resources Management opens up a range of further study options and it may give you advanced standing towards a university degree.
This qualification is also offered part-time. Use the get help form below to start a discussion with our training area.
This qualification is not suitable for school leavers as it reflects the role of individuals in Human Resources supervisory and management roles who are responsible for applying human resources skills and knowledge to their work.
Students should have a significant work history to better relate to the course content.
School leavers or those with limited work experience who are interested in Human Resources may wish to consider the Certificate IV in Human Resources.
Diploma of Leadership and Management
This course will give you what it takes for a career as a team leader, middle manager or supervisor.
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Are you ready for a career as an outstanding leader of industry or business?
When you complete the Diploma of Leadership and Management you will have what it takes for a career as a team leader, middle manager or supervisor.
Gain these skills:
- build and lead a team
- manage budgets and financial plans
- recruit staff
- identify and manage risks
- play a leading role in project planning
- manage projects
This qualification is offered as a dual qualification with BSB50215 Diploma of Business, saving you time and money.
Completion of the Diploma of Leadership and Management opens up a range of further study options and it may give you advanced standing towards a university degree.
This course is not suitable for school leavers as students should have a significant employment history with some experience in high-level administration or staff supervision to better relate to the course content.
This qualification is also offered part-time. Use the get help form below to start a discussion with our training area.
School leavers may wish to consider commencing with the Certificate IV in Business as a pathway into the Diploma.
Certificate IV in Leadership and Mentoring
An Aboriginal leadership program for ATSI staff aspiring to become leaders across all industry sectors.
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Aboriginal Leadership program
South Metropolitan TAFE’s Aboriginal leadership program has been specifically designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) staff aspiring to become leaders and mentors across all sectors of industry.
Gain these skills:
- Manage your own performance and professional development
- Provide leadership guidance and support to individuals and teams
- Mentor others in the workplace or a community organisation
- Communicate effectively as a workplace leader
- Deal with conflict and manage difficult situations
- Maintain an ethical approach in a leadership role
- Develop work priorities
- Manage stress in the workplace
To be eligible for the program, applicants must be:
- Of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent
- Currently employed and have the support of their employer to participate in the program
- Able to attend all three blocks of training and have access to a computer and the internet.
This qualification is also offered part-time. Use the get help form below to start a discussion with our training area.
Good news!
This course is going to transition to a new training package in 2022. This means that students starting in 2022 will transfer during their study to new units developed to meet current and future industry needs.
Diploma of Project Management
Manage projects from start to finish with this industry-relevant diploma.
Are you ready for a career that would see you managing the big things?
When you complete the Diploma of Project Management you will be looking at a career as a contract coordinator, project manager, quality administrator or risk management professional.
Gain these skills:
- managing projects from start to finish
- apply scope management
- time management
- quality management
- cost management
- risk management
- information and communication techniques
- integrating projects
- managing people
- managing operational plans
Completion of the Diploma of Project Management opens up a range of further study options and it may provide advanced standing towards a university degree.
This qualification is also offered part-time. Use the get help form below to start a discussion with our training area.
This qualification is not suitable for school leavers as it reflects the role of individuals in project leadership and management roles who are responsible for applying project management skills and knowledge to their work and the work of others to achieve project objectives. Students should have a significant work history to better relate to the course content.
School leavers or those with limited work experience who are interested in project management may wish to consider the Certificate IV in Project Management Practice.
Certificate IV in Project Management Practice
Looking for a career in management? This course will give you the skills to work as a contract officer, project administrator, quality officer or risk management professional.
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Are you ready for a career that could see you managing just about anything?
When you complete the Certificate IV in Project Management Practice you will be looking at a career in a growth area, as a contract officer, project administrator, quality officer or risk management professional.
Gain these skills:
- plan and manage projects from start to finish
- applying scope management
- time management
- quality management
- cost management
- risk management
- information and communication techniques
- make presentations to groups
- work in effective teams
Completion of the Certificate IV in Project Management Practice opens up a range of further study options, including specialist business diplomas, and it may assist in entry to university.
It is suggested that students have an appropriate work history in order to relate to the course content.