Finance Courses

Managers and leaders who have an understanding of their organisation’s financial position feel more confident in their business decision-making. This Finance for Non-Finance Managers short course from Australian Institute of Management (AIM) Education and Training introduces all aspects of financial management, from planning through to budget review and reporting on financial outcomes.

This concise course serves as a practical guide, imparting essential skills for analysing financial data and fostering a comprehensive understanding of financial performance. Participants will gain the knowledge necessary to make well-informed fiscal decisions by exploring all facets of financial management, spanning from planning to budget review and reporting on financial outcomes. From financial statements and standards, to implementing and monitoring budgets and managing cash-flow, you will cover over 30 well-structured topics that will enable you to tackle your business finances with confidence.

This is a high-intensity two-day course that can be taken at one of our campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Canberra, or can be taken online through a virtual workshop.

 

Gain the skills to respond the technological revolution in the financial services industry with the online Master of Financial Technology at UNSW.

This course will help you gain deep insight into the impact of disruptive technological advances, and build knowledge of the latest technology through hands-on experience and applied learning, while understanding the full context of the FinTech landscape. You’ll graduate with a comprehensive understanding of how technology is enhancing, re-imagining and disrupting financial services and markets.

Created and led by academics who are at the forefront of the industry, you can ensure that your online learning experience will be of the highest standard.

Designed with the busy individual in mind, this 100% online course allows you to learn each subject in seven week blocks, allowing you to accelerate your study and graduate in as little as two years.

Financial systems are central to everything, with the Australian financial market growing 13.2% to $10.9 trillion during 2021* alone. Strong financial skills are an invaluable mechanism to drive change and create success. The professionals who have upskilled will thrive.

With the 100% online Master of Applied Finance from UNSW Online, you will accrue a wealth of financial knowledge and real-world applications. Your studies will also be tailored to suit your career path – and can help build a strong foundation to pursue the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.

Whether you’re looking to upskill and advance your career, or make a change by entering the finance industry, the Master of Applied Finance will provide the skills and experience you need.

The UNSW Online Master of Applied Finance is designed to ensure you can confidently apply, manage, and lead financial functions at all business levels – both in Australia and around the world – and be an asset to any forward-thinking financial organisation.

It offers eight core courses and four electives. Select from key areas including analytics, financial technology and business management – and learn how financial knowledge areas such as international finance can be applied in any business to achieve success. You can also select a study pathway that is closely aligned with the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) curriculum, giving you a strong grounding to pursue the CFA designation. Whatever your interests, this program delivers access to the latest thinking and current research in finance.

There is also the option to study the Graduate Certificate in Finance or the Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance, which combined create the master’s program.

*Roy Morgan Banking & Finance Currency Report, 2021

The online Graduate Certificate in Financial Technology at UNSW is designed for those who see the growing number of, and diversity of, employment opportunities where financial technology capabilities are required, and premium salaries are being offered. 

You’ll gain the foundational skills of FinTech and a comprehensive understanding of the implications of tech advancements on the future and present state of the financial services industry.

The Graduate Certificate provides you with the skills employers demand, in a fast-tracked model, and gives you a pathway to study the Master of Financial Technology.

Go to the next level and build on foundational knowledge you’ve acquired in the Graduate Certificate, with the Graduate Diploma in Financial Technology from UNSW.

It will enable you to develop a comprehensive and well-rounded understanding of technological advances and implications to the future and present states of the financial services industry.

Gain an insight into payment gateway providers and underlying disruptive technologies to develop advanced skills for managing digital cash messages and crypto platforms.

The course is fast-tracked meaning you could graduate in 16 months. 

The Graduate Diploma provides you with the skills employers demand and upon successful completion, offers a pathway to study the Master of Financial Technology.

The online Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance at UNSW is designed for professionals who want to build on fundamental financial knowledge to tailor their learning through relevant courses and real-world applications.

This course will enable you to apply, manage and lead financial functions with confidence. These skills can be applied at all business levels, and make you stand out in today’s world of finance.

Whether you’re looking to upskill and advance your career, make a change by entering the finance industry, or build a strong foundation to pursue the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, you can accrue a wealth of financial knowledge and real-world applications through this postgraduate course from one of Australia’s most respected universities.

The online Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance at UNSW is designed for professionals who want the fundamental knowledge to make sound financial decisions at all business levels.

Whether you’re looking to upskill and advance your career, make a change by entering the finance industry, or build a strong foundation to pursue the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, you can accrue a wealth of financial knowledge and real-world applications through this 100% online program from one of Australia’s most respected universities.

Whether you’re looking to start a new career in business administration or have industry experience and want to formalise your skills, this BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Financial Administration) qualification from Open Colleges could be a great option. This flexible course, designed to make it easy to fit study in with your current lifestyle, combines the in-demand business administration skills with financial reporting and payroll knowledge to ensure that you become a valuable prospect for business in any sector.

This course will allow you to gain all the relevant business administration and communication skills such as how to build and maintain business relationships, apply various communication strategies to business tasks and write and edit complex business documents, while at the same time teaching you the principles of business financial reporting, processing of financial transactions and management of financial records and establishing and maintaining a payroll system.

Start studying today to give your career the kick-start it needs!

Please note: This is a fee-for-service course, it is not government funded.

If you’re good with numbers, and are considering a career in accounting, then this FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping qualification from GROW Training Group could be just the course for you. Whether your aspirations involve establishing your own business, progressing in the accounting or bookkeeping profession, or becoming a registered Business Activity Statement (BAS) Agent, this credential equips you with the essential knowledge and competencies necessary to reach your goals.

This course will ensure that you posses essential practical competencies that will prepare you for a diverse range of roles within the accounting sector. The curriculum encompasses a spectrum of crucial tasks, including the preparation and submission of business and instalment activity statements, proficient data processing, monthly reconciliations, budget formulation, and the generation of comprehensive financial performance and business position reports. Moreover, this course aligns seamlessly with the educational requirements established by the Tax Practitioners Board for BAS Agents, ensuring your qualification is industry-relevant and recognised. Upon successful completion of the FNS40222 Certificate IV in Bookkeeping you will emerge as a well-prepared, fully qualified professional, poised for a rewarding career in the field.

Enrolment period is 24 months. We find our students complete the qualification in varied time frames. It really does depend on your life situation and availability. The program can be completed in a much shorter time – we would recommend aiming at completing 1 unit per month.

This program is delivered in our online learner system. You do not need to come to class, however, you will need to stay connected with your Educator and attend phone and/or web meetings to complete some of the practical components of your course. eLearning allows you the flexibility of completing your course at your own pace, at times to suit work and other life commitments. You can work on your course at anytime, anywhere supported by your industry experienced educator via telephone and email no matter where you are.

Please Note: Grow Training Group operates as a privately managed Registered Training Organisation (RTO), differing from government-run institutions such as a TAFE. Consequently, Grow does not offer government funding.