How to Become a Chief Executive Officer (CEO): Australian Careers in Professional Development

Studying the BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management course online through Open Colleges will give you the training to manage and maintain a resourceful and dynamic team.

Upon completion of this online frontline management certificate program you will be proficient in managing both people and projects. You will gain stronger communication skills to assist you with the mentoring and guidance of employees as well as to establish and develop business relationships. In addition, you will attain key frontline management skills and training to implement operational plans and information systems in the workplace.

An added bonus to this course is that when you complete your first module, you will receive a 12-month affiliate membership with the Institute of Managers and Leaders (previously known as the Australian Institute of Management). IML is a key industry membership organisations for managers at a variety of levels. IML membership at this level provides learners with many benefits such as access to e-newsletters, blogs, events, and online resources.

PLEASE NOTE – Open Colleges is a privately-run RTO, not government-run like a TAFE, so they cannot offer government funding. Please check eligibility requirements before beginning an enrollment with Open Colleges.

Offering a comprehensive overview of the knowledge, skills and applications necessary to thrive in leadership and management positions in the contemporary business environment, the AIM Business School MBA+ program equips you with the skills for success.

Comprised of a total of 12 units, nine core units cover material from the Graduate Diploma in Management and Graduate Certificate in Management. You’ll study a capstone unit as part of the MBA+  including selecting three electives of your choice. Choose from a broad range of topics, tailor your electives to subject areas such as Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, Change Management or Consultancy, or alternatively, select a single 3-unit project option to tailor your qualification to the areas of business that you are interested in.

Elective options offered in the course may include Entrepreneurship, Mindfulness and Transformational Leadership, Human Resource Management, International Business, Innovation and Sustainability, Contract Law or Managing a Project-Based Organisation.

Offered via flexible online or a blend of on-campus and online study through AIM Business School, the course is self-paced, allowing you to complete each stage on your own schedule. The course can be completed in just 1 year or 2 years part-time, with the ability to attain the Graduate Certificate in Management in as little as 8 months part-time.

The MBA+ Gold Card, studying with AIM gives you the added benefits of

• AIM Coaches – your coach will help you map your study plan, and recommend short courses to help you achieve your career goals.
• Short Courses – you will have access to over 100 short courses, delivered both online and at AIM campuses, to help enhance your professional growth.
• AIM Lounges – you will have access to workspaces around Australia where you can work, network and collaborate.

In order to help as many Australians as we can achieve the unique outcomes of our MBA, and as a direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic, AIM has created the Australian Leaders Scholarship to help people upskill and emerge from this crisis as even stronger managers and leaders.

This scholarship fund provides $500 towards each unit studied and is available for new students who begin study in the AIM Business School MBA program in the upcoming June, July, and September intakes.

To qualify for this scholarship, students must meet the existing entry criteria plus one additional year of management experience. They must also be able to demonstrate current or future impact from the COVID-19 pandemic.  Examples of this impact include, but are not limited to:

• Reduction in work hours, salary, or earning potential
• Loss of employment
• Negative impact on business turnover
• Increased uncertainty within the industry in which you work

In a rapidly-changing business world, whether launching a start-up or joining the workforce, graduates need practical experience, the ability to adapt to change and a readiness to handle big ideas. With that in mind, Ducere and Torrens University Australia deliver a Bachelor of Applied Entrepreneurship that teaches the practical enterprise skills that entrepreneurs and employers need in the 21st century,

With this online degree, you can build your own venture. Ducere’s unique learning and assessment model focuses on practical industry skills, achieved through holistic and applied assessment tasks. Throughout your degree, you’ll complete projects relevant to you, your current workplace and your future business – in place of exams, you’ll be working on real business plans!

You’ll develop an industry-relevant project portfolio as part of your degree, receive dynamic insights from business leaders and start-up pioneers and attend dynamic industry events with course partners including KPMG, NAB, PwC, Telstra and more.

Designed to give you world-class training that develops real-world business acumen, this online MBA (Innovation and Leadership) course is the ideal program for aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders. Offered online by Ducere in partnership with the Torrens University, this groundbreaking MBA has been rated “Australia’s most innovative online MBA” by the Financial Review”.

Through the internationally-recognised program, you will gain insights from a global faculty of 250+ world leaders, including Presidents, Prime Ministers, billionaires, philanthropists, Fortune 500 CEOs, Nobel Peace Prize Winners and more

You will learn with a practical project-based curriculum where you’ll apply everything you learn to real-world situations and solve legitimate business challenges that will transform your career.

There are no exams for this course, instead, you will  work on real projects with our industry partners such as KPMG, PwC, Disney, LinkedIn, Qantas, United Nations, Make-A-Wish, Australian Government and more.

Upon completion of this MBA you will walk away with a real understanding of how corporate innovation and leadership actually works, and have the skills to implement innovative projects in a business context.

Over 44% Of Ducere students received a salary increase or promotion before graduating

You’re a big-picture thinker with a dream unlock your potential and power your career forward. This online Master of Business Administration (MBA) course from the Australian Institute of Business (AIB) gives you the skills and connections to make it a reality.

A fully accredited qualification recognised nationally and internationally, this online Fast-Track MBA course is flexible and designed for busy working adults, with practical interactive learning, ideal for students seeking to rapidly progress their business careers and take a strategic next step. With full online delivery, sophisticated student support services and flexible intake dates, this MBA qualification is tailored for professionals looking to build in-demand new skills and relevant industry connections with a quick return on time and money investment.

In this course, you’ll build the essential business knowledge and skills required to advance your business career and enhance your employment opportunities. You’ll learn fundamental aspects of business including strategic planning, leadership, governance, risk management and human resources management, and have the opportunity to specialise your study in an advanced area relevant to your career. Choose from entrepreneurial management, finance, human resources management, marketing management, logistics and supply chain management, or undertake a generalised MBA and tailor the subjects to your needs.

In this course, you’ll learn from high-profile industry professionals with decades of experience, and tackle practical, real-world tasks that set you up with the skills required to immediately advance your career after graduating.

If you’re looking to quickly and effectively progress your career and are interested in completing an MBA program, this flexible, practical and well-regarded qualification is your next effective career step.

Are you ready to gain the ultimate qualification in the hotel, tourism and leisure industry? Look no further than the Master of Business in Global Hotel Leadership from The Hotel School!

This all-inclusive Masters course is aimed at future leaders of the industry. Through 16 units of study, you’ll gain advanced knowledge of hotel operations and become an expert in the principles behind hotel asset management, service design and delivery systems, operational models and disruptive technologies. You’ll also develop a solid foundation of business management and leadership skills to help you ascend to new heights in your career.

Awarded by Southern Cross University and delivered through the renowned Hotel School, this course has been developed in collaboration with big industry names like AccorHotels, InterContinental Hotels Group and TFE Hotels Group. It’s a sought-after qualification that’s your ticket to success in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries. Studying on-campus in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, you’ll be ready to graduate after just two years of full-time study (or part-time equivalent). Then the hotel and hospitality world will be your oyster! So don’t hesitate – commit to your career and become an industry leader!

Growth can sometimes mean change, so what’s the best way to manage a business through change?  With this Change Management short course from Australian Institute of Management (AIM) Education and Training you will discover a variety of tools to help you analyse, scope, plan and implement change programs for your business.

Learn how to apply a people perspective to decision-making and become an inspirational and authoritative leader with this People Leadership short course from Australian Institute of Management (AIM) Education and Training. If you live and breathe the organisation’s vision and values, you’ll inspire employees to deliver results.

This course is specifically designed to help you gain an understanding of complex organisational dynamics and teach you how to build strong and productive relationships. Attendees will both learn the theoretical leadership techniques as well as getting an opportunity to put them into practice straight away. On completion of the course you should have the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in people leadership roles across any sector.

This is an intensive two-day course that can be taken at one of AIM’s campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Canberra, or through an online virtual workshop.

Take the first step in your global business career with this online Executive Master of Business Administration course from Ducere Business School.

Designed for students with global career ambitions, this executive business degree offers the prestige of a world-leading university with the hands-on support of local offices. With this degree, you’ll have access to a course accredited by a university in the world’s top five per cent and taught by industry-leading experts — without leaving your home.

In this course, you’ll build a strong foundation in core business skills and knowledge. You’ll study business strategy, leadership, marketing, finance and innovation, and put your skills into practice with applied industry-based projects. With no exams and 100 per cent online learning, this course offers a flexible and highly relevant opportunity to gain a sought-after business degree without interrupting your life.

If you’re seeking to grow your confidence, enhance your career opportunities, or take your next step towards a leadership role, this course is for you.

The Double Diploma of Business (Business Development) (BSB50120 ) and Diploma of Leadership & Management (BSB50420) from College for Adult Education will give you the modern skills to effectively identify opportunities for business growth and manage supplier relationships.

You’ll develop crucial leadership skills in business communication and stakeholder management, as well as relationship-building and people management.

In addition to key management skills, you’ll learn essential skills to manage budgets and finances, create and manage operational plans, identify marketing opportunities, manage risk and develop policies, thus making you an indispensable asset at all levels in any organisation.