Certificate III in Business Administration

There are certain financial and administrative functions essential to the running of all businesses, from the smallest to the largest. They include basic record-keeping, accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing and work scheduling. A foundation understanding of how these essentials translate into action can improve anyone’s career prospects across every industry.

The Cengage Education Certificate III in Business Administration course is designed to give students proficiency in the day-to-day, hands-on workings of business. You’ll learn the effective use of technologies like word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software. You’ll also find out how to address issues of change management and the value and how to make appropriate use of initiative in business environments.

The course is designed assist aspirants to advance through the administrative ranks at work, and for those needing practical guidance in the running of a small business operation.

On completion of your course:

Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a nationally recognised BSB30201 Certificate III in Business Administration.

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  • Exercise initiative in a business environment
  • Maintain business records
  • Contribute to effective workplace relationships
  • Recommend products & services
  • Produce simple word processed documents
  • Support innovation & change
  • Create & use simple spreadsheets
  • Create electronic presentations
  • Organise schedules
  • Process payroll
  • Process accounts payable & receivable
  • Maintain a general ledger
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Course Number 76000
Course Type Correspondence
Course Duration Max 24 months
Study Hours Approx 530 hrs
Qualification Certificate III
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Prerequisites

No previous knowledge or experience is required to take this course.

Computer requirements

To complete this course you will need access to:

  • A computer with Windows® 95/98 or higher
  • CD-ROM drive

Exam details

  • 12 written assessments

Subjects You’ll Cover

BSBCMN301A Exercise initiative in a business environment

  • Model high standards of business practice
  • Influence individuals & groups positively
  • Make informed decisions

BSBCMN307A Maintain business records

  • Identify resource requirements
  • Monitor resource usage & maintenance
  • Acquire resources
  • Importance of meeting timelines

BSBFLM303A Contribute to effective workplace relationships

  • Gathering, conveying & receiving
    information & ideas
  • Developing trust & confidence
  • Building & maintaining networks
    & relationships
  • Managing difficulties

BSBCMN309A Recommend products and services

  • Develop & maintain knowledge of
    products & services
  • Recommend products & services
  • Advise on promotional activities

BSBCMN213A Produce simple word processed documents

  • Document requirements
  • Format requirements
  • Produce the document

BSBCMN312A Support innovation and change

  • Improving work practices
  • Supporting change: advising on
    new work practices
  • Supporting change: implementing
    new work practices

BSBCMN214A Create and use simple spreadsheets

  • Using spreadsheets
  • How to lay out a spreadsheet
  • Perform calculations
  • Work with charts

BSBADM306A Create electronic presentations

  • Electronic presentations
  • Designing an electronic presentation
  • Producing an electronic presentation
  • Working safely

BSBADM307A Organise schedules

  • What is an appointment
  • Arranging appointments
  • Making travel appointments

BSBADM308A Process payroll

  • Preparing the payroll
  • Handling payroll enquiries

BSBADM309A Process accounts payable and receivable

  • Source documents
  • Maintaining credit journals
  • Maintaining cash journals
  • Maintaining the accounts receivable system
  • Maintaining the accounts payable system
  • Bank reconciliation

BSBADM310A Maintain a general ledger

  • The accounting process
  • The general journal
  • The general ledger
  • Trial balance