Did you know 40 per cent of small businesses will fail in the first three years? It’s hardly surprising, considering the countless challenges faced by small business owners daily. So, how can small business owners increase their chances of survival? As a small business owner, you’re probably time poor. So, we spoke to Mike Williams,
Few managers would argue that employee behaviour and motivation play a vital role in increasing an organisation’s productivity. But how many have the skills to understand and positively motivate their employees? According to Principal Organisational Psychologist Cheryl Adams, of Think Trek Consulting, there are many reasons managers should study human behaviour, plus an important rule
Whether you’re thinking about pursuing a career as a business analyst or simply want to make better business decisions, business analyst training is ideal professional development. If you’re a business owner or manager, a business analyst course can help you make more informed business decisions that lead to competitive advantage. What is Business Analysis?
If you’d like to help people look and feel great about themselves, then a career as a beauty therapist might be perfect for you. As a beauty therapist, you will offer beauty treatments to enhance clients’ aesthetic appearance, but you will also require other important skills to be successful in this profession. The skills that
If you work in health care, education or any community-based industry, it’s important to be educated in trauma-informed care to understand, respond to and aid in the recovery of those who have experienced trauma. What is Trauma? Trauma can be defined as a psychological, emotional response to an event or experience that is profoundly
Almost anyone can be the recipient of a domestic violence disclosure, whether from a friend, family member or work colleague and knowing how to respond is essential. But if you work in an industry that makes you more susceptible to receiving disclosures of domestic violence, responding appropriately and providing support is critical. Do you understand
Introduction to Contract Law is an online professional development program that will provide you with a foundation understanding of contract law and the knowledge to analyse and evaluate contractual issues. In this online contract law course, you will discover the nature and meaning of contract, assess sources of legal information and assess the significance of
Introduction to Company Law is an online professional development program that will give you the knowledge and skills to understand how the legal system affects the way companies operate. In this company law course, you will also gain an understanding of the crucial principles that govern company laws, how to prepare documentation to create a
What is Your Vocation (And Should it be Your Career)? The dictionary defines vocation as a strong feeling of suitability for a career or occupation. But vocation also comes from Latin – a calling, to be called. Author Elizabeth Gilbert told Business Chicks: “A vocation is a divine invitation. A vocation is the voice of
Stress and anxiety can occur at any time in the workplace, sometimes without a triggering moment or event, although in these cases, it may be due to the accumulation of stressors and a lack of coping skills or resources, according to Lysn Psychologist, Gabrielle McCorry. Workplace stress and anxiety can become all-consuming and not only affect work performance
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The traditional way of studying has always been to attend a college or university campus, but distance learning is fast becoming more and more popular with Australians. One of the reasons why open learning is leading the way in education is because of the vast array of online courses that are available, helping people who
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If you have been researching providers for an online training course, you may have noticed that not all providers are equal. Some ask for upfront payments and deliver your certificates as soon as you have passed your online courses, others let you pay when you have completed your courses, but take weeks to send out
Professional development for teachers is a growing industry, particularly with the rapid increase in online courses and online training for students. Learning new teaching techniques and how to inspire students to learn is one of the most important parts of being an online educator. The problem is that far too often, this professional development is
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With an ever increasing number of students opting for online courses, rather than attending a more traditional educational facility, selecting the right course is, now more than ever, vitally important to your success. The problem is that with so many online marketing courses and business courses available from so many different providers, making a decision
When you enrol in project or business management courses you invest not only your valuable time, but also your hard-earned money to obtain a qualification that some people believe is no longer relevant. Is this still true? Historically, this belief is certainly correct, and in some respects, it’s still true today. As you may well
Online small business courses have become very popular over the past few years, mainly because an increasing number of employees want to upskill. Maybe you are returning to work after a period away and feel that you want to update your skills? Maybe you want to give yourself a better chance of a promotion, broaden
If you’re considering a fast-paced career in public relations, make sure you’re aware of the highs, the lows and everything in-between. We spoke to Bessie Hassan, Head of Public Relations for finder.com.au, to find out what it’s really like. What’s to Love? There is never a dull moment in PR. I love the variety,
It’s no secret that poorly written communication is bad for business and mistakes are costly. But getting it right is hard. To ensure your writing is correct, concise, easy to understand and targeted towards your audience follow the advice of Lyndall Guinery-Smith of The Professional Writer who shares the most common business writing mistakes. Failing
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The job market has changed dramatically in the past decade, with areas such as aged care, social media and logistics really coming to the fore. For job-seekers, this means there are new and exciting career opportunities which can be accessed without going to university. Flexible online courses are available, allowing you to acquire industry-approved skills
As clients put pressure on law firms to minimise costs, the role of trained paralegals has never been more important, or rewarding. Paralegals are the heartbeat of law firms – and the exciting news for them is that their role appears set to become increasingly important in the years to come. For the uninitiated, paralegals
Time is precious in our busy workplaces and following these tips will help ensure you are maximising the productivity of your day. Plan your day … every day You know the drill – you get into work, check your emails and you are then dictated to for the rest of the day by your inbox.
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If you have not tried online education before, there are some considerations to weigh up before starting a course. Here are some of the key questions that are often raised. 1. How do I know if online education is the right fit for me? External study is not an easy option. You will typically require
Sustainability in Education is an online professional development program that will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to identify and apply current sustainability education principles and practice to learning and teaching programs. View Course Outline
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The Certificate of Business Writing is an online professional development course that will equip you with one of the most important skills in business: the ability to write clear, concise, well-structured and well-written business documents. The Certificate of Business Writing will help you improve your business writing skills and improve the effectiveness of your letters,
Course Overview Corporate Social Responsibility is an online professional development program that will explore sustainable corporate social responsibility. Throughout this online social responsibility course you will discover the concept of the organisation as a ‘legal entity’ and the responsibilities it as to a range of stakeholders from a legal a social perspective. Course Topics Organisations
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Course Overview Health and Safety Incident Management is an online professional development program that will provide you with the knowledge and critical skills required to foster a strong safety culture and improve WHS outcomes in the workplace. Using a critical set of steps to properly manage safety incidents, you will learn how to effectively investigate
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The Art of Negotiation is an online professional development program that will provide you with the techniques required for successful negotiation and provide you with the tools to enable cooperation and successful negotiation outcomes. In this course you will be equipped with influencing skills, expand your emotional awareness, use active listening and learn how to
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The Advanced Certificate of Addiction Support is an online professional development program that will address the serious challenges addiction poses to society. This online addiction studies course will explore the theories of addictive behaviours and the practical and social issues of substance and alcohol abuse. This course will help you understand the major theories of
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The Certificate of Franchising is an online professional development program that will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to establish a franchise from the initial research phase through to finalising a franchising agreement with the franchisor and opening the franchise for business. This online franchising course will help you successfully manage a franchise
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Apply Problem Solving Techniques to Routine IT Malfunctions is a short online professional development course designed to give graduates the knowledge and skills required to apply problem-solving techniques to determine the origin of a routine malfunction and plan for its resolution. View Course Outline
The Advanced Certificate of Training and Assessment is an online professional development course designed to give graduates the knowledge and skills required to effectively and confidently plan, organise and deliver training and assessment. This course will take you through the assessment process, including recognition of prior learning (RPL), in a competency-based assessment system. You will
Keyboarding and Typing Foundations is a short online typing course that will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to develop keyboarding skills with speed and accuracy using touch typing techniques. A typing test is included; the typing test is carried out under test conditions and is marked according to Australian Standard 2708. View
The Certificate of Community Services is an online professional development course designed to give graduates the knowledge and skills required to work effectively in the community services sector. In this online community services course you will learn work with individuals, groups and the community to identify issues and develop cooperative processes to facilitate change. This
The Certificate of Workplace Diversity Management is an online professional development program that will provide you with the skills knowledge required to develop, foster and implement diversity within work teams. This online diversity management course will teach you how to promote the benefits of having a diverse workplace and will help you to reinforce the
Do you have a love of coffee and a friendly personality? If so, you are a perfect candidate for this professional development course. This online program will help you launch your career as a barista and gain the skills required to work in a café, coffee shop, restaurant, bar or other food establishment. The Certificate
Introduction to Cosmetic Tattooing is an online professional development program that you will provide you with the foundation knowledge and skills required to design and perform cosmetic tattooing for remedial or cosmetic purposes. In this introductory cosmetic tattooing program you will learn how to design cosmetic tattoos in response to client briefs, focusing on the
The Certificate of Recruitment Consulting is designed to give individuals with little or no prior recruitment experience the knowledge, skills and tools to succeed in the exciting and fast paced recruitment industry. This online course for new recruitment consultants is a sales focused program aimed at helping new recruiters build their desk with a focus
The Certificate of Medical Reception and Office Administration has recently been updated to include the following topics: Maintain patient records Patient recordkeeping Roles and responsibilities Confidentiality, privacy and security Medical terminology Policies and procedures Use medical terms in oral and written communication Provide advice on fees, entitlements and rebates Schedule medical appointments Use appropriate booking
Do you want to learn about computer operating systems, hardware and software? Would you like to understand the components inside the computer, how they function and how they work together? The Advanced Certificate of Information Technology is an online course that provides an overview of computer systems, computer protection and security, as well as introductory
Discover how the legal system affects the way companies operate and gain a greater understanding of the principles that govern company laws in this online, introductory course. Introduction to Company Law is a short online professional development program that will provide you with the skills and knowledge to apply legal principles in company law matters. In
With the public relations industry in a state of growth and change, corporate, government and non-profit organisations are always in search for highly skilled public relations professionals. To succeed as a public relations practitioner you will need a range of skills which include effective writing, critical thinking and persuasiveness. The Certificate of Public Relations writing
New Course: Introduction to Body Piercing Introduction to Body Piercing is an online professional development program that will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to assess client requirements and pierce ear lobes and other areas for ornamentation. In this online body piercing course, you will gain the skills and knowledge to understand the theory
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