Online Courses and Qualifications

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At Swinburne Open Education, we’re here to help Australians like you achieve your career aspirations.

Our online TAFE courses ensure that you're confidently prepared for future workforce needs. We offer qualifications with a range of nationally recognised Certificate IV, Cert. III and Cert. II courses, to jump start your next job, career move or promotion. We’ve partnered with experts from a range of Australia's growth industries who need people like you, now.

Review course options below across a range of sectors. Study business and finance, HR, marketing and communications, animal care, cyber security, entrepreneurship and more online. Find the info you need today and enrol now for flexible online learning for jobs of the future.

All Online Courses

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

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Study accounting and bookkeeping online with Swinburne Open Education. Start your career as an accounts officer or gain skills to manage your own accounts. Find out more about the nationally recognised Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping. Get job ready or earn that promotion with our online course.
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Certificate IV in Business Administration

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Are you looking to move up in the business world? The Certificate IV in Business Administration is one of many online business courses offered by Swinburne Open Education. Take charge of your career and step up as an advanced business administrator with this online course. Earn a nationally recognised certificate with Swinburne Open Education’s flexible study options. Find out more today.
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Certificate II in Animal Care

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Do you love being around and caring for animals? Turn your passion into a career where you will be hands on with animals everyday. Earn the nationally recognised Certificate II in Animal Care online with Swinburne Open Education. This animal care course equips you with skills to become an animal attendant, carer, bather / washer and for customer service roles in pet care or pet shops. Learn more today.
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Certificate IV in Human Resource Management

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If you enjoy working with other people, and helping both employees and companies succeed, then a career in human resource management is for you. Study a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Human Resource Management online with Swinburne Open.
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Certificate IV in Business Finance

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Take the next step in your career and master financial reporting and payroll management with our business certificate specialising in finance. Swinburne Open Education online business courses are nationally recognised. Earn a Certificate IV in Business Finance via flexible online study. Learn in demand skills and get job ready with Swinburne Open Education.
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Certificate IV in Business Leadership

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Do you dream of being a business leader? Swinburne Open Education’s Certificate IV in Business (Leadership) will help you get there. Learn the skills, gain confidence and become job-ready to step up into a management role, via this online course for aspiring business leaders. Flexible online study options that work for you - find out more.
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Certificate IV in Business Procurement

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Procurement is a dynamic profession that’s vital to the success of many businesses. Learn sought-after business skills and launch your dynamic career with international reach. Study a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Business Procurement online with Swinburne Open.
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Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business

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Dreaming of starting your own business? Gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to become an entrepreneur. Earn the nationally recognised Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business via online study. Find out more about this Entrepreneurship and New Business course from Swinburne Open Education.
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Certificate IV in Business Big Data

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Big data - it’s here now, and the future. As the use of data grows, more businesses are looking for people with big data skills to help translate complex data into meaningful insights. With the Certificate IV in Business (Big Data), get the skills you need for job opportunities in data analysis, analytics, business intelligence, data insights and marketing and performance. Learn more about flexible online study options from Swinburne Open Education.
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Certificate IV in Business Cyber Security

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Become a business professional who promotes workplace cyber security awareness and best practices. Gain the skills to work alongside experts to develop cyber security risk-management strategies. Study a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Business (Cyber Security) online with Swinburne Open.
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Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

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This nationally recognised certificate is aimed at emerging leaders looking for more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay. You can study online with Swinburne Open Education and continue your current work and life. Learn more today.
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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

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Start a rewarding career working with young children to create brighter futures. Study the nationally recognised Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care online. This Swinburne Open Education online course equips you for your career in early childhood care and education. Learn more today.
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Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication

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Kickstart your marketing and communications career with this Swinburne Open Education online course. Learn the fundamentals of marketing communication concepts and practices with this nationally recognised qualification. Earn a Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication via flexible study options, which fit around your life and work balance. Learn more today.
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Diploma of Accounting

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This nationally recognised Diploma of Accounting offers you an entry point into the accounting and finance industry. This accounting diploma builds on the Cert. IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping course. It provides skills to start or develop existing knowledge of accounting. Enjoy flexible online study with Swinburne Open Education, that fits around your current work and life. Learn more today. 
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Diploma of Leadership and Management

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This nationally recognised diploma is designed to develop skills that are needed to perform effectively as a leader.
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Diploma of Project Management

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This nationally recognised diploma offers you an entry point into the project management field.
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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

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This nationally recognised diploma offers you specialised knowledge and skills required to work in regulated children’s education and care services.
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Diploma of Graphic Design

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This nationally recognised Diploma of Graphic Design (CUA50720) offers you an entry point into the design industry. This course has been designed with a focus not only on graphic design skills but also includes learning outcomes that prepare students for business and freelance work. Business skills have been incorporated throughout the course, such as how to establish a new business and manage the associated risks, how to build and maintain professional business relationships as well as project management and leadership skills. Enjoy flexible online study with Swinburne Open Education, that fits around your current work and life. Learn more today. 

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

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Gain the essential skills and knowledge required to work in individual and disability support, specialised care, in-home care and support service roles in government, not-for-profit and community organisations.
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Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

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Gain the essential skills, knowledge and values to provide individual care to people with disabilities in residential, community, health care and NDIS settings.
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Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

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Learn how to support diverse clientele’s independence and wellbeing within the industry’s legal framework. If you’re searching for a fulfilling career where each day can be different to the next, the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) will get you there.
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