Do you work in or plan to pursue a career in business administration? If so, you’re probably aware of a growing reliance on digital technologies. This course will help you adopt a digital-first mindset to optimise business operations!
Introduction to Digital Business Administration is a professional development course that will provide the skills and knowledge to use digital technology in business administration roles within an organisation.
In this digital business administration course, you will learn to apply digital technology to work documents and processes, including creating complex spreadsheets, word document design, structure and publishing. You will also learn about data entry and storage of digital information, compliance, asset registers and digital technologies for collaboration, management, and staff training.
On completion of this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of how to incorporate digital technologies into a business administration role.
Course Structure
Unit 1 - Design and produce complex text documents
- Ergonomics and the personal work environment
- Safe work practices
- Working with the environment
- Energy resources and conservation
- Document purpose and presentation requirements
- Document and business styles
- Design document structure and layout
- Enhancing readability and appearance
- Using software functions to manipulate information
- Problems with document design and production
- Inserting a table into a document
- Formatting rows and columns
- Inserting clip art
- Resizing an image
- Inserting shapes and charts
- Developing documents
- Section breaks
- Headers and footer
- Table of contents
- Publishing
- Naming documents
- USB devices
- Preparing document
- Designated timelines
Unit 2 - Design and produce complex spreadsheets
- Ergonomics and personal work environment
- Analyse task and determine specifications
- Designing a workbook
- Planning your spreadsheet
- Data entry and data storage
- Designing a spreadsheet
- Creating formulae and functions
- Typing in method
- Functions and AutoSum
- Using functions an testing formulae
- Cell range and references
- Working with multiple sheets of information
- Referencing data from other sheets/workbooks
- Format cells
- Cell borders, format, styles and number format
- Conditional formatting
- Test formulae
- Tasks requiring automation
- Create use and edit macros
- Develop, edit and use templates
- Template error messages
- Conditional formatting
- Enter check and amend data
- Freeze panes
- Data validation
- Import and export data
- Adjusting content to fit the page
- Determine graph style
- Cerate graphs with labels and titles
- Chart design tools
- Name and store spreadsheet
- Protecting content
- Advanced functions of spreadsheet software applications
- Organisational polices and procedures
Unit 3 - Apply digital solutions to work processes
- Digital applications in the workplace
- Locate and use digital information
- Types of digital information
- Intranet (private network)
- Valid and reliable internet sources
- Create store and retrieve digital information
- Trends and innovations
- Digital solutions for the workplace
- Common digital devices (retail and warehouses)
- Digital strategies – are solutions fit for purpose?
- Implementing digital solutions
- Media protocols and naming conventions
- Security and passwords
- Supporting team members
- Coaching mentoring and training
- Intellectual property legislation
- Copyright
- Moral rights
- Organisational policy
- Compliance
- Conducting a review
- Documenting intellectual property compliance
Unit 4 - Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment
- Collaborative ways of working
- Computing resources
- Asset registers
- Assess how well current systems work
- Collate and share collected information
- Research available technologies
- Seek specialist advice
- Compare current and new collaborative technologies
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Risk vs benefits
- Collaborative technology opportunities
- Prepare a business case (4 steps)
- Planning to introduce new technologies
- Four main concerns when starting with new technologies
- Staff access
- Security and data security
- Implementation strategies
- Promote key plan features
- Communicate plan with stakeholders
- Legal requirements
- Policies, procedures and privacy principles
- Staff training sessions
Study Hours
Estimated duration 60 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
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Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
How to Enrol
Enrol Online: Click Add to Cart/View Cart on the course page.
Enrol via Live Chat (Business Hours)
Enrol via Telephone 1300 76 2221 (Business Hours)
Enrol via Purchase Order/Tax Invoice
Enrolling Multiple Staff?
To enrol multiple staff, please complete the Employer Enrolment Form. We’ll be in touch within 60 minutes during business hours!
Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY and Direct Deposit.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional Development for:
- Business administration (digital) assistant
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