Online Certificates and Diplomas

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

Our online Technical and Further Education 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.

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Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping Online

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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 Online

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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 our flexible study options. Find out more today.
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Certificate II in Animal Care Online

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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 Online

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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 Education. Flexible online study options that work for you. Find out more.
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Certificate IV in Business Finance Online

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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 Online

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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 Online

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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 Education. Flexible online study that fits around your life. Learn more today.
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Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business Online

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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 Online

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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 Online

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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 Education.
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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care Online

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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 Online

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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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Certificate IV in Leadership and Management Online

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Unlock your leadership potential. Study online to gain a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Leadership and Management with Swinburne Open Education. Develop skills to perform effectively as a leader and expand on existing skillsets and knowledge to take on bigger and better opportunities. Flexible online study options that work for you. Find out more.
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Diploma of Accounting Online

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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 Project Management Online

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Kick start your career in the project management field. Gain the skills and knowledge required to plan, lead and execute projects end to end. Study the nationally recognised Diploma of Project Management online. Learn more about flexible online study options from Swinburne Open Education.

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Diploma of Leadership and Management Online

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This nationally recognised Diploma of Leadership and Management provides skills to perform effectively as a leader and develops existing skillsets to take on bigger opportunities. This leadership course builds on the Cert. IV in Leadership and Management. Earn a Diploma of Leadership and Management with Swinburne Open Education via flexible online study. Find out more.
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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Online

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Kickstart your career to work in long daycare centres, family daycare, pre-schools or kindergartens with this nationally recognised Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. Learn the skills and knowledge to work in regulated children’s education and care services. Enjoy flexible online study with Swinburne Open Education, that fits around your current work and life. Learn more today.
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Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) Online

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Make a real difference in the lives of people with disability. Gain the essential skills, knowledge and values to provide individual care to people with disabilities in residential, community, health care and NDIS settings. Earn a Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) online with Swinburne Open Education. Flexible online study options that work for you. Find out more.
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Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) Online

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Pursue meaningful work and come home every day knowing that you’ve made a difference in someone’s life. Gain the essential skills and knowledge required to work as an aged care worker. Study online to gain a nationally recognised Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) with Swinburne Open Education. Learn more today.
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Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) Online

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Pursue meaningful work and make a real difference in the lives of people living with varying conditions and needs. Learn how to support diverse clientele’s independence and well-being within the industry’s legal framework. Earn the nationally recognised Cert. III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) via online study. Find out more about this Individual Support Ageing and Disability course from Swinburn Open Education.
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Diploma of Graphic Design Online

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This nationally recognised Diploma of Graphic Design offers you an entry point into the design industry. Gain graphic design skills together with the skills and knowledge to prepare you for business and freelance work. Enjoy flexible online study with Swinburne Open Education, that fits around your current work and life. Learn more today.

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