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Business & Career Development Courses

Business & Career Development Courses

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    Invest in yourself with our personal and career development courses in Sydney

    Want to learn to lead a team or tackle a large professional project? Perhaps you want to drive up business by harnessing the power of digital marketing? Or maybe you just want to communicate your ideas more effectively to friends and colleagues.

    Whether you want to become a better manager, business owner, or communicator, you can improve your employability with our personal and career development short courses. Our classes take place at our campus in Rozelle or online via Zoom.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. What types of courses are included in Business and Career Development?
    A. This subject area includes courses that support professional skills, workplace confidence, business operations, communication, digital tools, creative industries, and personal development. Courses range from business finance, marketing, and technology through to communication, storytelling, and creative software skills.

    Q. Who are these courses suitable for?
    A. These courses are suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience. They are popular with people looking to upskill, change direction, build confidence at work, start a small business, or strengthen practical skills for personal or professional use.

    Q. Do I need prior experience to enrol?
    A. Most courses do not require prior experience unless stated in the course outline. Each course description clearly outlines the level and any recommended knowledge.

    Q. Are the skills taught practical and workplace focused?
    A. Yes. Courses focus on practical skills that can be applied straight away. Many include hands on exercises, real world examples, and tutor guidance relevant to current industry practices.

    Q. Are these courses relevant across different industries?
    A. Yes. Skills such as communication, digital marketing, finance basics, technology tools, and professional confidence are valuable across many industries and roles.

    Q. Do I receive a certificate after completing a course?
    A. Most courses provide a certificate of participation upon completion, which can be useful for professional development records or resumes.

    Enrol Today and Invest in Your Career!

    Whether you want to enhance your professional skills, improve workplace confidence, or take your career in a new direction, our Business & Career Development courses will give you the practical experience and confidence to succeed.

    Join us at Rozelle or online and start your career development journey today!

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    Upcoming courses

    Improve your work skills by learning how to craft and deliver your story through our acting & communication courses online & in Sydney. Everybody has a story to tell. Stories captivate, entertain and motivate people. Being able to confidently tell your story at a gathering, a job interview, business event or on stage is a powerful rewarding skill. The art of performance storytelling has surged in popularity recently with live shows including The Moth, Bespoken Word and Storyclub...

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    Writing: Storytelling - Write & Tell Stories with Impact

    <p>Improve your work skills by learning how to craft and deliver your story through our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">acting</a> &amp; <a href=

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    2026-02-17 Tue 17 Feb 2026 - 2026-03-31 Tue 31 Mar 2026
    7 sessions, 17.5 hours total
    6pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    John Knowles
    $399 Limited GST free / $319.20 / $339.20 / $359.10

    Do you ever feel nervous starting conversations or struggle to keep them flowing? You’re not alone, yet conversation is one of life’s most essential skills. In this fun and practical course, you’ll learn how to speak to anyone with ease, whether it’s a colleague, a neighbour, or someone you’ve just met. Discover how to make a genuine connection, express yourself with confidence, and enjoy conversations that feel natural and engaging. You’ll soon see that small talk isn’t small at...

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    The Art of Conversation & Connection

    <p>Do you ever feel nervous starting conversations or struggle to keep them flowing? You’re not alone, yet conversation is one of life’s most essential skills.</p>

    <p>In this fun and practical course,

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    2026-02-25 Wed 25 Feb 2026 - 2026-03-11 Wed 11 Mar 2026
    3 sessions, 6 hours total
    6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Wendy Knowles
    $229 Limited GST free / $183.20 / $194.70 / $206.10
    Course will be held face-to-face at our Rozelle Campus.
    The Art of Conversation & Connection

    <p>Do you ever feel nervous starting conversations or struggle to keep them flowing? You’re not alone, yet conversation is one of life’s most essential skills.</p>

    <p>In this fun and practical course,

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    2026-05-20 Wed 20 May 2026 - 2026-06-03 Wed 3 Jun 2026
    3 sessions, 6 hours total
    6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Wendy Knowles
    $229 Limited GST free / $183.20 / $194.70 / $206.10
    Course will be held face-to-face at our Rozelle Campus.

    Learn animal health and veterinary care with our Animal Care courses in Sydney! Do you have a passion for caring for animals and ensuring their well-being but need flexibility in your learning? Our self-paced, online Animal Health & Veterinary Care Foundations course in Sydney allows you to develop essential skills at your own pace from the comfort of your home. Whether you’re considering a career in animal welfare, or looking to support veterinary teams and/or volunteer to care...

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    Animal Health & Veterinary Care Foundations Course

    <p>Learn animal health and veterinary care with our Animal Care courses in Sydney!</p>

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    Self paced
    Approximately 25 hours
    2026-02-26 2026-02-26
    Online via Ulleo
    $295 Limited GST free / $236 / $265.50

    Build essential small business finance skills with our expert-led business courses in Sydney. Launch your business with confidence. Thinking about starting your own company? In this free 30-minute one-to-one coaching session, you’ll get step-by-step advice on registering your business and understanding your responsibilities as a new director. Learning outcomes By the end of this coaching session, you should be able to: Understand the steps to register a company in Australia Apply...

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    Starting a Business: Coaching Session (1:1)

    <p>Build essential <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/finance-investment">small business finance</a> skills with our expert-led <a href="https://

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    Self paced
    Approximately 0.5 hours
    2026-02-26 2026-02-26
    Venue TBA
    Daniel Spencer

    Gain Insight and Skills to Support Mental Health and Well-being! Learning outcomes This course provides an ideal foundation for anyone interested in understanding mental health more deeply, whether for personal growth or to support friends, family, or community members. Guided by a panel of Australia’s leading mental health and counselling professionals, you’ll develop a theoretical understanding and learn practical skills in psychology and counselling, enabling you to make a...

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    Mental Health & Counselling Foundations Course

    <p>Gain Insight and Skills to Support Mental Health and Well-being!</p>

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    Self paced
    Approximately 45 hours
    2026-02-26 2026-02-26
    Online via Ulleo
    $695 $395 Limited GST free / $556 / $625.50

    Build essential small business finance skills with our expert-led business courses in Sydney. Take control of your business accounts with expert support. Feeling lost in paperwork? Unsure about GST or payroll? In this free 30-minute one-to-one coaching session, an accounting expert will help you organise your business finances and set up systems that work for you. Learning outcomes By the end of this coaching session, you should be able to: Organise receipts and invoices with...

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    Clean Up Your Finances: Coaching Session (1:1)

    <p>Build essential <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/finance-investment">small business finance</a> skills with our expert-led <a href="https://

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    Self paced
    Approximately 0.5 hours
    2026-02-26 2026-02-26
    Venue TBA
    Daniel Spencer

    Improve your work skills and learn to create stellar Facebook and Instagram Ads for your business. Enrol now in our marketing short courses in Sydney! Do you want to create better results with your Facebook and Instagram ads for your business? This one-day workshop will show business owners and marketers how to create ads on Facebook and Instagram.  In this Facebook and Instagram Advertising course, you will explore how to create content for your Facebook ads, how to target your...

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    Facebook & Instagram Advertising Course

    <p>Improve your work skills and learn to create stellar Facebook and Instagram Ads for your business. Enrol now in our <a href="/courses/business-career-development/marketing">marketing short courses<

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    2026-03-02 Mon 2 Mar 2026 2026-03-02
    1 session, 6 hours total
    10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Rachel Beaney
    $399 Limited GST free / $319.20 / $339.20 / $359.10
    Please bring your own laptop to class.

    Step into the world of coding and discover how Python and ChatGPT can work together to accelerate your learning with our AI short courses in Sydney! In this tutor-led, interactive course, you’ll build solid Python programming fundamentals while learning how to use AI as a powerful coding partner. Instead of struggling alone with syntax errors or debugging issues, you’ll learn how to describe what you want in plain language, use AI to generate code, and then refine, test, and...

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    Python Programming with AI

    <p>Step into the world of coding and discover how <strong>Python and ChatGPT</strong> can work together to accelerate your learning with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/

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    2026-03-03 Tue 3 Mar 2026 - 2026-04-07 Tue 7 Apr 2026
    6 sessions, 18 hours total
    6pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Gregory Foulds
    $369.01 Limited inc GST / $295.20 / $313.60 / $332.10
    Python Programming with AI

    <p>Step into the world of coding and discover how <strong>Python and ChatGPT</strong> can work together to accelerate your learning with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/

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    2026-08-11 Tue 11 Aug 2026 - 2026-09-15 Tue 15 Sep 2026
    6 sessions, 18 hours total
    6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Gregory Foulds
    $369.01 Limited inc GST / $295.20 / $313.60 / $332.10

    Improve your work skills and master the art of MYOB AccountRight with our comprehensive accounting & bookkeeping courses online & in Sydney! The MYOB AccountRight course is for anyone wanting to learn how to use MYOB to manage accounting records for small to medium businesses on a day-to-day basis. This MYOB AccountRight course will teach you the basics of BAS completion and train you in using the MYOB Community Forum to find help and solutions. This course is taught by an MYOB...

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    MYOB AccountRight Course for Beginners

    <p>Improve your work skills and master the art of MYOB AccountRight with our comprehensive <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/finance-investment/accounting">accounting &amp;

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    2026-03-04 Wed 4 Mar 2026 2026-03-04
    1 session, 7 hours total
    9am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Mary Havellas
    $299 Limited GST free / $239.20 / $254.20 / $269.10

    Enrol in the MYOB AccountRight Course for Beginners and the Accounting & Bookkeeping Course for Beginners together and receive 20% off – discount applied automatically at checkout.
     

    Software: You’ll need to bring your own laptop and have an active MYOB AccountRight subscription. For those not running a business, the MYOB Lite plan is a suitable option.

    Learn foundational mathematics skills with our mathematics short courses online! If you ever struggled with maths in school, avoided numbers in favour of words, or felt anxious about calculating tax or credit card interest, this course is for you. Rebuild your confidence with numbers, rediscover foundational skills, and experience the satisfaction of problem-solving in everyday life. You’ll reconnect with maths as a logical, precise, and practical discipline, discovering its...

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    Master Your Maths Skills Course

    <p>Learn foundational mathematics skills with our mathematics short courses online!</p>

    <p>If you ever struggled with maths in school, avoided numbers in favour of words, or felt anxious about

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    2026-03-05 Thu 5 Mar 2026 - 2026-04-09 Thu 9 Apr 2026
    6 sessions, 12 hours total
    6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    Online via Zoom
    Gregory Foulds
    $249 Limited inc GST / $199.20 / $211.60 / $224.10
    Please bring a calculator or phone with calculator function.
    Master Your Maths Skills Course

    <p>Learn foundational mathematics skills with our mathematics short courses online!</p>

    <p>If you ever struggled with maths in school, avoided numbers in favour of words, or felt anxious about

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    2026-07-09 Thu 9 Jul 2026 - 2026-08-13 Thu 13 Aug 2026
    6 sessions, 12 hours total
    6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    Online via Zoom
    Gregory Foulds
    $249 Limited inc GST / $199.20 / $211.60 / $224.10
    Please bring a calculator or phone with calculator function.