Business Colleges in Australia

533 business colleges across Australia, ranked by local votes. Pick a city to narrow it down.

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ET Australia
Central Coast

ET Australia

By appointment only · Gosford · NSW 2250

Employment and Training Australia (ET Australia) is a community based not for profit organisation operating on the NSW Central Coast since 1977. Consisting of a Training College (RTO ID 90084) and…

Education and TuitionVocational TrainingEducation and TuitionBusiness Colleges
Australian Institute Of Fashion Design
Gold Coast

Australian Institute Of Fashion Design

Unit 14, 475 Scottsdale Dr · Varsity Lakes · QLD 4227

The Australian Institute of Fashion Design (AIFD) is a Registered Training Organisation offering training in fashion design and fashion business. AIFD offers short courses which run on weekends or…

Education and TuitionBusiness Collegesbusiness collegeProfessional Services
Business Success Group: Fortitude Valley
Brisbane

Business Success Group: Fortitude Valley

Level 3, 527 Gregory Tce, South Tower · Fortitude Valley · QLD 4006

Business Success Group is a Registered Training Organisation dedicated to achieving one goal - improving people and improving business. The company delivers specialist training services in a variety…

Business ServicesCustomer ContactInformation Technology (IT)Public Service (Government)
Business Success Group: Toowoomba
Toowoomba

Business Success Group: Toowoomba

3 Little St · Toowoomba · QLD 4350

Business Success Group is a Registered Training Organisation dedicated to achieving one goal - improving people and improving business. The company delivers specialist training services in a variety…

Business ServicesCustomer ContactInformation Technology (IT)Public Service (Government)
Business Success Group: Cairns
Cairns

Business Success Group: Cairns

Level 2, Orchid Plaza, 79 Abbott St · Cairns · QLD 4870

Business Success Group is a Registered Training Organisation dedicated to achieving one goal - improving people and improving business. The company delivers specialist training services in a variety…

Business ServicesCustomer ContactInformation Technology (IT)Public Service (Government)
Gold Coast Learning Centre
Gold Coast

Gold Coast Learning Centre

Level 1, 18-22 Orchid Ave · Surfers Paradise · QLD 4217

Gold Coast Learning Centre is an exciting boutique learning facility, situated right in the heart of Surfers Paradise on Queensland's beautiful Gold Coast, Australia's leading tourist attraction.…

English Language General EnglishBusiness Certificates and DiplomaComputer Applications TrainingTyping Tutor
APS Institute
Perth

APS Institute

By appointment only · East Perth · WA 6004

Australian Professional Skills Institute is a Registered Training Organisation offering accredited courses in business and aged care areas. APSI also provides short employment training courses such…

Certificate III in Aged CareCertificate III in BusinessDiploma of BusinessBarista (coffee making) courses
The Fortune Institute
Online

The Fortune Institute

By appointment only · Darling Point · NSW 2027

The Fortune Institute is an online business school that delivers you practical, street smart lessons on how you can create a stunningly profitable business. We believe that if you study these…

Business SchoolMarketing ConsultantSales AdviceBusiness Mentoring Program
ISIS Visions Institute
Melbourne

ISIS Visions Institute

By appointment only · Cheltenham · VIC 3192

ISIS students are entrepreneurs in small to medium business who have either been in business for a few years or just starting out. They are passionate people who have learnt the key universal laws…

Nq Lifestyle Business
Townsville

Nq Lifestyle Business

By appointment only · Belgian Gardens · QLD 4810

Our big Claim is we definitely have the most fun, running our Home Business and we get paid for it. Our other big claim is we are the most awarded Home Business on the Internet and have the awards to…

Social Media Marketing TrainerOnline MarketerQualified Wool ClasserBSA Qualified Tradesmen
Australian College
Online

Australian College

By appointment only · Surry Hills · NSW 2010

Australian College is a leading provider of distance and online training courses. From 2015 we will also be offering an array of campus based courses. However you prefer to study, wherever you need…

Adapt Education
Brisbane

Adapt Education

By appointment only · Manly · QLD 4179

Looking for that promotion or perhaps a career change? Adapt Education (RTO# 32452) currently offers: - CHC30213 Certificate III in Education Support (Teacher Aide Course) - CHC40213 Certificate IV…

PersonalisedQuality Training courses
I Want That Course: Cairns
Cairns

I Want That Course: Cairns

By appointment only · Cairns · QLD 4870

You want it, we've got it. Here at I Want That Course we pride ourselves in supplying you with an extensive range of training courses from all industries and at the best prices! We are dedicated to…

in a timelyprofessional and cost efficient manner.
National Business Institute of Australia
Melbourne

National Business Institute of Australia

By appointment only · Heidelberg Heights · VIC 3081

NBIA accredited qualifications include Certificates,Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas in business, management, finance, RG/PS146, ASIC Tier 1 and Tier 2, teaching and assessment.Our current learning and…

Education and TuitionBusiness Collegesbusiness collegeBusiness Services
Central Australian College
Melbourne

Central Australian College

By appointment only · West Footscray · VIC 3012

Central Australian College’s prime motivation is to allow students to secure their career by offering structured courses designed to assist students build a reputable career path with quality…

Business Courses
Victorian Institute of Technology
Melbourne

Victorian Institute of Technology

By appointment only · Melbourne · VIC 3000

Established in 1998 (RTO since 2000) VIT provides full and part-time accredited, nationally recognised qualifications and short courses in leading edge technologies of Automotive, Information…

Education and TuitionUniversityuniversityuniversities
Help Training Institute
Brisbane

Help Training Institute

By appointment only · Nundah · QLD 4012

HELP Training Institute is a leading provider of Nationally Accredited Training Courses in Brisbane. Short Courses to Diplomas. To find out more, please visit our website or Contact us.

Education and TuitionAdultCommunity & Other EducationEducation and Tuition
St Patrick's Institute of Education
Sydney

St Patrick's Institute of Education

By appointment only · Lewisham · NSW 2049

We at St Patrick's deliver great outcomes for our students as the provider of a premium education product, St Patrick's Institute of Education in 2010 achieved a 100% placement in employment or…

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User guide to Business Colleges

A business college is an educational institution that is above the high school level but is not comparable to a regular university or college. Business colleges offer vocational courses to their students for a specific task such as clerical tasks, typing and bookkeeping in the fields of business and management. These institutions also offer associate degrees to students. Business colleges are not similar to business schools and have been getting a lot of competition from community colleges because of the vocational and liberal arts courses offered by the latter.

The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations is the government agency that leads the country's education and workplace training as well as transition to work. It collaborates with the different government agencies with the states and territories to provide easy access to educational services and support programs to the Australian people. It also aims to increase workforce participation and promote fair work practices in Australia.

Tips for choosing the best business college

  • Limit your search to the location where you prefer to study. There are many reputable business colleges in Australia and deciding whether you want to go to one in your State or in another might help you limit your search to a handful.
  • Get as much information as you can from at least a handful of colleges that you have in mind. Check their admission requirements, their course offerings, policies, campus and other pertinent information.
  • You may want to consider less selective schools with minimum requirements since competition is very tough for a spot in a well-known college.
  • Consider the costs of studying in a college you like. Think about the tuition and other fees, housing, food and transportation.
  • Submit as many applications as you can to different business colleges and take the entrance tests. The more colleges you try out, the better the chances of getting into one.
  • When applying, always bring your documents and identification.
  • Take a tour of the campus in person. The online campus tour may not always be as informative as going there yourself.
  • Your business college of choice should always be based on your goals, needs, interests and budget.

Tips for adult learners

  • Talk about your discomfort of going back to school with someone. You would feel more at ease when you know that someone else feels the same anxieties of attending school with younger students.
  • Having a realistic study schedule is an important habit of an effective adult learner. It's a given that many adult learners have work and family to attend to, but adding school in the mix can be very difficult. Adult learners will be successful if they revise their schedules as needed.
  • Set up a quiet and well-lit environment that is conducive for learning. A good internet connection is also a plus for learning.
  • Adult learners should prioritize their education and take it seriously. Learning to say no to a few things can get you far.
  • Learn from other people who have gone back to school and finished. They may be able to give you tips on how to balance family, work and school.