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ACCA Qualification Pathway

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Advanced your career and become a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

This Program is your gateway to a successful career in accounting and finance. Unique to The Career Academy, this Program is designed for ambitious individuals who want to advance to the top of the accounting profession. By enrolling in this program, you not only gain invaluable knowledge and skills, but also the unique advantage of becoming a qualified accountant and member of ACCA. The ACCA Qualification gives you the most up-to-date skills you need to become a finance professional.

Diploma in Business

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Take a dynamic approach and be ready for business

A Diploma in Business with The Career Academy provides you with some great tools to advance your career. If you are already working in a business environment or have goals in that direction, our Diploma in Business Management could help you stand out and get ahead. Discover techniques for building a solid team and gain knowledge across marketing, IT and practical accounting. Learn how to recognise different management styles and pinpoint intelligent processes for decision-making when you complete our Diploma in Business Management online. Enrol now to add a Diploma of Business to your CV.

Accounting Technician Pathway for Bookkeepers

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Start where you are and build upwards

Discover how far you can go with hands-on accounting training. Accelerate your career or manage your business with a pathway leading to AAT Accounting Technician status. This accounting technician course accelerates your learning by starting with the Certificate in Bookkeeping, and moving on to the Diploma in Accounting, after which you will attain AAT status with the Association of Accounting Technicians. Understand financial statements, basic, advanced, taxation, and management accounting – and learn to manage tasks effectively. Explore Xero for bookkeeping, and become a student member of the AAT with our accounting technician course. Enrol to learn and grow.

Accounts Administration & Payroll Pathway

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Choose your own pathway to success

Shifting into the best position is always a good move, so put yourself first and enrol in our Payroll & Administrator course online. Learn basic, advanced, management and taxation accounting. Suitable for students with two years prior accounting experience, the Accounts Administration & Payroll Course teaches you about depreciation and producing financial statements, plus essential tools, including proficiency in MYOB and Xero. Enrol now to kickstart your career in Accounts Administration & Payroll.

AAT Accounting Pathway Program

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Advance Your Accounting Career & Earn More

This AAT Approved Pathway Program will get your accounting career moving. Begin with a Certificate in Accounting, continue with a Diploma in Accounting and become an Accounting Technician. Accounting Technicians work in all areas of finance and business, including assisting with preparing accounts, bookkeeping, managing staff payroll, and receiving and paying invoices. Study AAT Accounting NZ-wide to learn basic, advanced, management and tax accounting skills and accounting software. You will gain task management skills, explore financial statements and become better prepared to enter the profession. Enrol in our AAT accounting courses online today to work towards advancing your career.

Diploma in Accounting

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Watch your job prospects soar

Getting a Diploma in Accounting online that NZ employers recognise is a great way to add value to your CV. The Diploma in Accounting includes learning across basic, advanced, management, and taxation accounting – plus, you will enhance your task management skills and get ready to complete full financial statements. This diploma comes with graduate membership to the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). Enrol now to enhance your accounting skills and pursue a career in accounting, finance or business.

Diploma in Payroll Management

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This is one course that will really pay off

Looking to be the next stand out candidate in the numbers game? Well, here’s your opportunity. The Career Academy Diploma in Payroll will enable you to gain an intermediate level of knowledge and a strong understanding of payroll legislation and software, plus how to organise and analyse data in Excel. This practical course will set you up to be effective and efficient with some of Excel’s extended features, plus you’ll learn how to process payroll using payroll software.

Diploma in Xero & Diploma in MYOB Package

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Start at Xero and accelerate your career prospects

With MYOB and Xero Certification under your belt as part of the Diploma in Xero & Diploma in MYOB Package you can hit job interviews with highly marketable skills. Show your boss how much you deserve that promotion or run your own business with smooth-as-silk systems and procedures. Get started on a Xero and MYOB course that covers payroll, essentials and AccountRight and tie it all up with access to the Official Xero Advisor Certification and the industry-recognised MYOB Official Test Enrol in an MYOB Xero course to get on track for success.

Certificate in Accounting

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Upskill & Open Doorways to Progress Your Accounting Career

Learn accounting and take yourself to the places you want to go. Basic accounting skills are valued across a wide range of professions, and learning how to use Xero and MYOB effectively could be the first step towards the career you want. This professional Certificate in Accounting will enable you to grasp the basics of accounting, cashflow management, income tax, GST, payroll and financial statements. Gain a Professional Accounting Certification. Enrol today to get a Certificate in Accounting that employers will recognise.

Certificate in Taxation

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Big skillset? Great mindset!

Understanding taxation for your small to medium business or as an employee of someone else’s company is a great way to arm yourself for success. Completing The Career Academy taxation course online while you work – or build your side hustle – could have far-reaching benefits. We are proud to enhance the NZ taxation course landscape with our Certificate in Taxation. This Certificate in Taxation includes modules around preparing GST and income tax returns, lessons addressing innovative tax structures, and a complimentary eBook from CCH Wolters Kluwer. Plus, you can study this Certificate in Taxation NZ-wide Enrol today. Beginning a taxation course online could turn a chore into an opportunity.

Certificate in Accounting

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Upskill & Open Doorways to Progress Your Accounting Career

Diploma in Microsoft Excel

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Push yourself to be the best you can be

Gain 90 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Accreditation on completing the Diploma in Microsoft Excel. This Diploma offers an opportunity to upskill across accountancy, bookkeeping and administration from the comfort of your home. The Diploma in Microsoft Excel incorporates three stages of learning in Excel and ensures students learn a broad range of skills across the software. From fundamental skills to advanced, including formatting, importing plain text files, and worksheet modification. Enrol now to get workforce ready or work towards promotion.

Intermediate Certificate in Microsoft Excel

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You know the basics; now it’s time to move forward

Gain an intermediate level of knowledge and a strong understanding of how to organise and analyse data in Excel. Work through preparation, sorting, subtotals, filtering, and discover how to troubleshoot potential issues. This practical course is perfect for those in accounting, bookkeeping, and administration roles who want to level up. Cover conditional formatting, learn how to attend to multiple worksheets simultaneously, understand key features of MS 365 and complete a Microsoft Excel Intermediate test to show employers you know your stuff. Enrol now to widen your world.

Advanced Certificate in Microsoft Excel

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Advance to the next level – be workforce ready

A logical step after completing an Intermediate Certificate in Microsoft Excel, this advanced Microsoft Excel course includes learning across text and CSV files, saving imported files, and discovering how to export data from Excel. This a great step for those students wanting to pursue a career in accounting, bookkeeping, or business administration. Microsoft Excel online certification prepares you across pivot tables and charts, advances your learning around cross-referencing, and you will discover things like how to complete horizontal lookups using HLOOKUP. Enrol now and make career advancement your new goal.

Certificate in MYOB Essentials

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Get where you want to go – start with the essentials

Working towards goals begins with getting the fundamentals right. With MYOB Essentials, you gain a grasp of basic accounting software that can make a big difference to your business – or help you get that job you have your eye on. MYOB Essentials training covers navigating the reports menu and managing your contacts, sales and suppliers. Learn about reports and what they might contain, discover efficient methods for charting accounts, and discover the advantages of cloud accounting. Enrol in the MYOB Essentials course to get a foot in the door.

Certificate in MYOB AccountRight

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Use your head to get ahead

MYOB AccountRight offers full-service accounting features in a clever software package for your browser or desktop. An excellent way for business owners, managers and accounts staff to keep ahead of the game, our Certificate in MYOB AccountRight gets your ducks in a row and keeps them there. Learn how to create company files, add preferences, complete bank reconciliations and ensure all accounts are backed up. Plus, every student signing up for the Certificate in MYOB AccountRight receives six months free access to MYOB. Enrol now and own your future.

Certificate in Accounts Payable and Receivable

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Learn how to do accounts payable and receivable like a professional

The Career Academy Certificate in Accounts Payable and Receivable offers students an excellent learning and professional development opportunity. Learn how to approach accounts payable and receivable using Excel spreadsheets or accounting software, reconcile accounts, and correctly process invoices. Enrol today to upskill into a viable career.

Introduction to Accounting

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Because balance is key

What is accounting? The fundamentals of accounting are valuable basic skills for anyone who runs a business, for employees who want to present a formidable resume, or for those who want to learn how to do accounting as a building block for personal financial balance. When you learn basic business accounting, you grow your knowledge of bookkeeping, invoicing, and payment systems. The Career Academy Level 3 accounting course allows you to learn accounting online while you work, so you can keep paying your bills while you upskill. Enrol now towards achieving a work/life balance that adds up.

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Certificate in Accounting

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Upskill & Open Doorways to Progress Your Accounting Career

Certificate in Accounting

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Upskill & Open Doorways to Progress Your Accounting Career

AAT Qualified Bookkeepers Pathway

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Upskill and become a qualified Bookkeeper

Start with bookkeeping fundamentals and work your way through sections on employment law, cashflow management, financial statements and how best to keep a general ledger. Utilise The Career Academy’s partnership with MYOB and Xero to get access to the most up-to-date accounting software and discover the steps that make up the accounting cycle. Earn an Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) bookkeeping qualification and undertake a competence assessment to attain professional AAT Qualified Bookkeeper status. Enrol now to map out a future that suits you.

Diploma in Accounting

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Watch your job prospects soar

AAT Accounting Pathway Program

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Advance Your Accounting Career & Earn More

Accounts Administration & Payroll Pathway

< 18 >

Choose your own pathway to success

Accounting Technician Pathway for Bookkeepers

< 18 >

Start where you are and build upwards

ACCA Qualification Pathway

< 18 >

Advanced your career and become a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Certificate in MYOB AccountRight

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Use your head to get ahead

Certificate in MYOB Essentials

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Get where you want to go – start with the essentials

Certificate in MYOB Business Payroll

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Keep things rolling in the right direction

Choose The Career Academy MYOB Payroll course to learn about installing MYOB Payroll NZ-wide. Discover useful shortcut keys and how to utilise the three command centres in MYOB Payroll to effectively manage your accounts – or someone else’s. Learning MYOB Payroll makes complex payroll tasks simple. Practice tasks include setting up an employee in the system, managing staff details, splitting pay between accounts and properly addressing compulsory payroll deductions. Enrol in our MYOB Payroll course today and let the software do the work.

Diploma in MYOB

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Take a forward-thinking approach

The Diploma in MYOB course encompasses learning across Payroll, Essentials, Account Right, and levels you up with the MYOB Official Test – pass this for a perfect addition to your CV. Work towards a career in accounts across various sectors with this MYOB online course; let your current boss see you mean business or run your own show. Learn to manage employees from payroll and leave through to KiwiSaver – and discover inventory, quotes & invoicing in MYOB AccountRight. Enrol now and take control of your trajectory; study this online MYOB course NZ-wide from your home or office.

Diploma in Excel & Diploma in MYOB Package

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Become the whole package

If you are serious about adding extensive value to your CV, the Diploma in Excel & Diploma in MYOB Package is a smart move. Composed of six certificates that cover MYOB AcccountRight, Essentials, and Payroll – with certification in Excel from the basics through intermediate and across advanced, this is a skill set that employers are hungry for. Learn payroll preparation, processing, leave management and how MYOB smooths out sales, billing, and banking. Discover how tables, charts and data can work for you and take your career to the next level. Enrol today to win at work.

Introduction to Bookkeeping

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Ready, set, learn!

Understand bookkeeping basics 101, like the types and structures of businesses, what external factors may influence a business, how to calculate GST, and how to use financial statements to understand and convey your position. Become a bookkeeper for your business, work freelance or apply for Bookkeeping positions with larger firms. Study sections on cashflow management, invoicing, accounting for transactions, and gain a broad understanding of the components that make up a business environment. Enrol in the Introduction to Bookkeeping to give yourself the gift of knowledge.

Certificate in Bookkeeping

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Advance your career and become a Certified Bookkeeper

The Career Academy Certificate In Bookkeeping could kickstart your career. Seize the opportunity to become a qualified Bookkeeper in just ten weeks! Delivered 100% online, you can complete this bookkeeping course NZ-wide from the comfort of your home. On successful completion, you will be eligible to register as a member of the New Zealand Qualified Bookkeepers Association as a Certified Bookkeeper. No prior bookkeeping experience is required to enrol in this course. This comprehensive course covers GST, payroll, budgeting and cash-flow management, income tax for small businesses, financial statements and FBT. You’ll also discover how to use Xero and MYOB software, and use Microsoft Excel to produce professional-looking documents that add up.

AAT Qualified Bookkeepers Pathway

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Upskill and become a qualified Bookkeeper

Bookkeeping Business Pathway

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Design the life you want

Building a bookkeeping business could be the start of a great career – or a lucrative side hustle. This bookkeeping business course is a great way to ensure that once you have chosen your pathway, you have the tools to reach your destination. Move from preparing a business plan to building a bookkeeping business. Project profit, manage your GST requirements, and use your new budgeting knowledge to compare actual results and analyse variances. This bookkeeping business course pathway includes one-to-one mentoring support. Enrol now and start building a bookkeeping business designed to thrive.

Accounting Technician Pathway for Bookkeepers

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Start where you are and build upwards

Introduction to Bookkeeping

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Ready, set, learn!

Certificate in Hotel Operations Management

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Become a smooth operator & manage your own career

A comprehensive hotel management certificate that encompasses crucial aspects of quality, sales, labour utilisation, materials, maintenance, and financial controls. Discover the importance of service agreements and maintenance records, explore different forms of in-house service, and learn how to correctly deal with customer complaints and staff grievances. Our certification courses in operations management and hotel operations include sections on fundamental principles of public speaking and communication over the phone and online. Enrol today to join the exciting world of hotel operations management.

Certificate in Travel & Tourism

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Launch your career in travel & tourism

Take a certificate course in travel and tourism towards a career in hotel management, tour operations, event management and planning and a wide variety of other exciting businesses. Deal with correspondence, record keeping and client enquiries, and learn how to process financial transactions and accommodation bookings. The Career Academy Certificate in Travel and Tourism covers destination categories, what a tourism destination region means, how to avoid cultural misunderstandings, and what it takes to run a successful package tour. Enrol in our Certificate in Travel and Tourism and open up your world to adventure.

Start Your Own Business with Xero

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Embrace success when you start your own business with Xero

Putting your best foot forward begins with finding the right path. When you start your own business with Xero, you accelerate your chances of success. This course leads you from preparing your business plan through budgeting, forecasting, financial statements and other essentials. You will gain an understanding of GST, payroll, and accounting and see how planning for profit is tied to marketing and social media management. Enrol today and start your own business with Xero. After all, preparation is the key to success.

Certificate in Business Administration

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Are you ready to level up?

The Career Academy Certificate In Business Administration provides a fantastic springboard for upskilling in your current role or could open the door to an exciting new career. Learn software like Microsoft Excel, MYOB and Xero, and how to make professional presentations with Powerpoint. This Certificate in Business Administration teaches you about standard business systems and procedures, introduces you to relevant employment law, and shows you the importance of effective communication in the workplace. You can complete the Certificate in Business Administration NZ-wide from the comfort of your home.

Certificate in Reception & Office Support

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From the front desk to the world

Turn office support into an art form. Reception & office support roles play a pivotal role in the running of many businesses. This Certificate in Reception & Office Support ticks all the boxes for putting your best face forward at interviews. Learn common office procedures and systems, hone your customer service skills, and make customer relationship management your forte. Along with key office support and reception approaches, this Certificate in Reception & Office Support gets you ready to deal with invoicing, organise schedules, and communicate effectively. Enrol today and share your skills with the world.

Certificate in Bookkeeping

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Advance your career and become a Certified Bookkeeper

Certificate in Event Management

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Turn any occasion into an event

We know you are a pro when it comes to keeping those plates spinning; let’s make sure you have the paperwork to prove it. The Career Academy Certificate in Event Management rewards your natural talent with certification that could open some exciting doors. Take our online Event Management course to learn how to develop concepts that hit the mark, motivate staff to shine, keep your budget tidy, and understand your risk management obligations. Work across conferences, weddings, galas, and award ceremonies. Enrol in Event Management to connect people with great experiences and create a career doing what you love.

Certificate in Management Fundamentals

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Launch your Management career from a solid foundation

Approach work with intent by enrolling with The Career Academy Certificate in Management Fundamentals. This course relays the fundamentals of total quality Management, provides insights into organisational structures and problem-solving techniques and teaches theories and concepts used by successful managers. An excellent opportunity for existing managers who want to refresh their knowledge on the fundamentals of Management and a perfect first step for those wanting to launch a career that is large and in charge. Enrol today to learn the fundamentals of total quality Management.

Certificate in Small Business Management

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Learn essential skills to start or manage a small business

When you set up a small business, you join a community of people who love a challenge. At The Career Academy, our small business management course meets you at the starting line to ensure you have the best chance at success. This small business management certificate teaches you how to develop a business plan and choose the best structure for your venture. You will receive a grounding in financial reporting, marketing, and tax – and get some tips for running your social media accounts. Plus, you can complete this online small business management course NZ-wide from your home or office. Enrol for the Small Business Management Certificate online to hit the ground running. As an added bonus, this course includes small business management NZ CCH eBooks to help you study.

Certificate in Wedding Planning

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Turn your romantic streak into a winning streak

Become a Wedding Planner NZ-wide with this comprehensive online course that covers the process from planning, through programme management, all the way to ensuring the venue is packed up correctly at the end of the big day. Study our wedding planning course NZ-wide from home, learn how to manage guests, vendors, and clients, and explore the various legal requirements that must be adhered to in the NZ wedding planning sector. Discover how specific cultures approach weddings and the pros and cons of different styles of wedding receptions. Enrol in a wedding planning course and make every day your big day.

Diploma in Excel & Diploma in Xero Package

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Get two industry recognised qualifications and become a Xero & Excel expert!

This package combines the Diploma in Xero and the Diploma in Excel. It will give you a comprehensive and workforce ready understanding of both Excel and Xero, giving you essential and highly sought after skills for any accounting, bookkeeping, finance or administration role.

Diploma in Excel & Diploma in MYOB Package

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Become the whole package

Diploma in Management & Team Leadership

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Approach leadership with confidence

Becoming a manager or team leader is an exciting step forward. Our Diploma in Management & Team Leadership at The Career Academy could help you confidently own your position. Discover effective team leadership techniques, improve your communication skills, understand systematic & lateral thinking, and learn what it takes to motivate people towards their best performance. Whether you are interested in project management or want to use your Diploma in Management to take a first step into the business arena, this course provides valuable content to ensure you make educated moves. Enrol today to own your future confidently when you study for this Diploma in Management NZ-wide from your home or office.

Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism

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Take a trip to your true potential

Including the Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Management, this Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism is a launchpad for a career in an exciting industry. Explore the option of working as a travel agent, bartender, or hotel manager or apply for a host of other great hospitality jobs. Get a Hospitality and Tourism Certificate and learn agency systems, how to approach travel insurance, and what destinations are considered tourist regions. Extend your learning across personnel management, catering, and what constitutes a nutritious diet. Enrol now and turn your love for people and travel into a career.

Diploma in Business Administration

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Sharpen your skills & move up the ladder

Why study business administration? Because you’re smart, and you know learning never stops. When you enrol for a Diploma in Business Administration, you give yourself the gift of knowledge. Building on the skills gained across our Certificate in Business Administration or Certificate in Reception & Office Support, this course opens the door to applications for higher-level positions. The Career Academy Diploma in Business Administration teaches you how to plan and review systems and procedures, communicate effectively in meetings, manage projects across milestones and timeframes – and work smarter on MS Word. Enrol today to level up. You can complete this Diploma in Business Administration NZ-wide from the comfort of your own home.

Bookkeeping Business Pathway

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Design the life you want

Certificate in Event Management & Wedding Planning Bundle

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Big dreams require bold moves

Grasp the future you want with a wedding planning course that delivers a great mix of skills and information. From concept planning through staging your event and into the early hours when it’s time to pack down, good event management & wedding planning courses account for the entire package. Learn about smart financial management and marketing when you study this online wedding planning course NZ-wide, discover how to approach logistics, and learn best resource and staff management practices. Understand the specific nature of wedding planning – and how to start your business off on the right foot. Enrol today to start living the life you want.

Certificate in Event Management

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Turn any occasion into an event

Certificate in Management Fundamentals

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Launch your Management career from a solid foundation

Certificate in Small Business Management

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Learn essential skills to start or manage a small business

Certificate in Wedding Planning

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Turn your romantic streak into a winning streak

Certificate in Personnel Management & Human Resources

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Use Your Exceptional People Skills To Upgrade Your Life

People who know people are a special breed. If you are looking for HR courses for working professionals or human resources distance learning opportunities, The Career Academy offers a comprehensive 100-hour people management certification that could link your people skills to accelerated career advancement. Plus, you can study for this HR certificate NZ-wide from your home or office. Study HR online to understand human behaviour, enhance workplace communications, and discover ways to implement discipline positively. Learn about recruitment, staff training, building and managing teams, and grow your knowledge around health and safety. Enrol today to fast-track your career and achieve an HR certificate.

Diploma in Management & Team Leadership

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Approach leadership with confidence

Certificate in Event Management & Wedding Planning Bundle

< 6 >

Big dreams require bold moves

Event Management & Wedding Planning Business Pathway

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You know what you want, it’s time to go after it

If it’s your dream to make a mark with your own Event Management & Wedding Planning Business, start by choosing a wedding planning course pathway that includes Certificates in Event Management & Wedding Planning – and a Start Your Own Business course. Event management and wedding planning courses should teach you how to manage the location, liaise effectively with clients and vendors, and plan an event from the initial concept to clean up. You can complete this wedding planning course NZ-wide from the comfort of your home. Enrol today for wedding and event planning courses that include mentoring from expert business coaches.

Diploma in Business

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Take a dynamic approach and be ready for business

Certificate in Excel

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Chart a new course for yourself

Excel is an essential tool across a broad range of sectors. The Career Academy Certificate in Excel gets you started on the fundamentals, including understanding the basic layout of worksheets, what screen components you may expect to see, and how they may be used. Learn to modify worksheets, perform calculations, format correctly, sort, filter, and print. Earn a Certificate in Microsoft Excel and let prospective employers know you are serious about learning. Enrol today to enter the world of spreadsheets with a guide that lets you work at your own pace.

Advanced Certificate in Microsoft Excel

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Advance to the next level – be workforce ready

Intermediate Certificate in Microsoft Excel

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You know the basics; now it’s time to move forward

Certificate in Microsoft Essentials

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Get essential tools that open doors

Microsoft office essentials do just what the name suggests – help you carry out essential functions in an office environment. If you want to apply for work, upskill from your current position – or just need to organise your life – Microsoft office essentials are fantastic tools to have in your toolbox. Learn to arrange media content, tables and illustrations, apply animation to slides, and give every presentation a professional edge with Powerpoint. Grow proficiency across Microsoft Word and use your knowledge of Microsoft essentials to pass common job application admin tests. Enrol and grow; it’s your time.

Diploma in Microsoft Excel

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Push yourself to be the best you can be

Diploma in Excel & Diploma in Xero Package

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Get two industry recognised qualifications and become a Xero & Excel expert!

Diploma in Excel & Diploma in MYOB Package

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Become the whole package

Certificate in Hotel Operations Management

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Become a smooth operator & manage your own career

Certificate in Travel & Tourism

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Launch your career in travel & tourism

Certificate in Event Management

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Turn any occasion into an event

Certificate in Hospitality Services (Food And Beverage)

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Fire up your life

Gather all the ingredients you need to become a hospitality star and work anywhere in hospitality NZ-wide. Develop your own catering business or use this hospitality management certificate to work across a broad range of hospitality businesses. Learn the ins and outs of food and beverage service in the hospitality industry, from waiting tables to planning menus and managing a team. Understand best practices for food management, discover what it takes to properly run a bar and learn how to maximise output while maintaining hygiene and service standards. Enrol now and discover your potential.

Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism

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Take a trip to your true potential

Introduction to Psychology & Counselling

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Take a look at the world with greater understanding

Work towards a qualification in counselling & psychology with The Career Academy’s Introduction to Psychology and Counselling. This is a good foundation for those interested in the main principles and approaches to the study of human behaviour. Get an overview of behaviourist theory, understand what motivates people, and explore Freud, Maslow and self-actualisation. Learn about complementary and conflicting motives and use this introduction to psychology to discover ways that you might be able to motivate or manage people en route to their goals – or wellness. Enrol now to begin your journey towards a qualification in counselling & psychology.

Certificate in Child Psychological Development

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Increase the depth of your understanding

A Certificate in Child Psychological Development is a great way to gather skills and information that could enhance your parenting experience. Discover key terms used in child development psychology and examine how parents may affect their child’s intelligence. Explore nature versus nurture, how external perception influences a child’s ideas about themselves, and use frameworks around child psychology, behaviour and development to understand the world better. Look at cause and correlation, study language, socialisation, and the senses and states of infants. Enrol now to understand your children with greater clarity.

Introduction to Abnormal Psychology (Mental Disorders)

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Become more aware of the world around you

Abnormal psychology is a fascinating topic which covers mental disorders, a discussion around how normal is defined, and the key criteria that allow a behaviour to be identified as abnormal psychology. Understanding psychology helps you make sense of the world. This course covers a wide range of mental disorders, including anxiety, depression, addiction, and eating and sleep disorders. Learn about schizophrenia and psychosis, and understand more about impulse control and factitious and dissociative behaviours. Enrol today to increase your understanding of yourself and other people.

Certificate in Counselling Skills

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Understand yourself better & help others to grow

Study counselling NZ-wide to understand what drives you. Learn ways your reactions may be connected to the broader psyche, and use your counselling skills and studies to explore the treatments and approaches used in fields like psychiatry and counselling. Our online counselling courses cover the concepts of humanistic therapy, an investigation of common psychiatric disorders, and critical skills you might develop to become an effective counsellor. Learn about defence mechanisms, psychoanalytic techniques, and counselling approaches. Enrol to study counselling and discover what makes you tick.

Certificate in Adolescent Psychological Development

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Define yourself and learn to help others

Learn about the world of adolescent psychology, explore your own growth, and understand the development process of adolescents in your sphere. Look at how adolescents operate in society, what development theories can be applied to their growth, and how different types of parental discipline function. Gain knowledge around brain development in adolescence, psychology frameworks that help explain sexual, moral and social development in teens and look at why bullying and behavioural problems occur – and how you might positively address these issues. Enrol and apply adolescent psychology to tricky situations.

Certificate in Psychology & Counselling

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Understand positive ways to manage & motivate others

Study counselling training NZ-wide to explore effective communication skills and conflict resolution techniques. Learn who works in the therapy and counselling sectors and what constitutes the appropriate use of psychoanalysis. Discover how group behaviour and decision-making work, define abnormal behaviour and learn the difference between acute and chronic stress. Look into possible scenarios that lead to substance abuse and identify some symptoms of mental health issues. Enrol today and work towards counselling qualifications and a better understanding of the world. Plus, you can study these counselling qualifications NZ-wide as everything is completed 100% online with tutor support

Certificate in Mental Health

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Learn ways to help other people

Use online certificate courses in mental health to understand better the signs, symptoms and possible treatments of adult mental health problems. Work towards a career in community support services or use a certificate in mental health support work to enrich your current career. Our mental health certificate covers the implications of labelling and stigma, sleep, hygiene, physical activity, mindfulness and stress management. It includes sections on suicide, psychotherapeutic and pharmacological treatments – and explores the difference between mental distress and illness. Enrol today to discover ways to help others and understand yourself.

Certificate in Life Coaching

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Learn techniques for helping others succeed at life

Understand what it takes to be a life coach, the basic principles of life coach training and how to operate life coaching programs that address essential guidelines around ethics, boundaries and safety. Study life coaching courses NZ-wide to discover how to set SMART goals, develop your mission statement and learn how life coaching courses can set you up to deliver the perfect coaching session. Explore ways to help others manage change effectively and connect with helpful business principles and advanced coaching techniques. Enrol today to start helping others by using life coach certification programs to launch your new career and become a Life Coach NZ-wide.

Certificate in Aged Care & Counselling

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Learn to make a difference for yourself & others

Gain valuable skills with a Certificate in Aged Care & Counselling. Understand the challenges and rewards involved in supporting older adults through lifestyle changes, learn techniques used in grief counselling, and help people face ageing with a positive mindset. Become a community support worker and use your aged care certificate to make your mark in the community care sector. Discover systems and procedures that ensure the well-being of those in senior care and understand how to provide emotional or physical help ethically. Enrol now to live a more meaningful life.

Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

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Empower your life and improve your wellbeing

Health and wellbeing is a critical part of everyone’s lives. In the modern world, it’s easy to neglect ourselves in the business and responsibilities or everyday life. This course is designed to teach you the fundamentals of health and wellbeing across a broad spectrum. This includes the new and unique stressors that have arisen in the 21st century, how your diet can impact your health and wellbeing, and how stress can impact us. It also covers how health and wellbeing can be improved.

Certificate in Crisis Counselling

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Learn best practices in times of Crisis

The Certificate in Crisis Counselling will teach you the skills needed to better understand how crises occur, the various scenarios that can lead to a crisis, and some of the techniques that counsellors use to help alleviate them. This course includes modules on Family Crises, PTSD, drug addiction, as well as the legal and ethical issues that may arise during the course of crisis counselling. This course is a great place to begin for those who want to better understand the fundamentals of crises and how to respond to them.

Content warning: This course contains potentially distressing or otherwise sensitive content

Certificate in Family Counselling

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Learn the fundamentals of family Counselling

Families are dynamic and complex social structures, and leave plenty of room for dysfunction. This course will help you better understand the principles used in family counselling, as well as the fundamentals of how families are structured and what problems may occur within families. It will also cover the various approaches to family therapy and discuss how solutions may be found. This course is well suited for anyone who wants to gain a broad understanding of family problems and how professionals may resolve them.

Content warning: This course contains potentially distressing or otherwise sensitive content

Diploma in Family Wellness and Crisis Intervention

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What makes the family unit tick?

Families are the oldest social unit in the human race. But despite this, there are many complications that can arise with families, especially when children and adolescents are involved. This course covers the fundamentals of families, and the dysfunctions that can arise within them. Combining four of our courses, this program covers off child psychological development, child and adolescent mental health, as well as family and crisis counselling. If you would like to gain a deeper understanding of how families work, what can go wrong, and how professionals approach resolving these issues, this course is perfect for you.

Content warning: This course contains potentially distressing or otherwise sensitive content

Diploma in Child & Youth Counselling

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Better understand the lives of young people

Use the diploma to access youth development learning across three Career Academy youth counselling courses. Learn theories of human development, get an introduction to psychology and understand the process from adolescence to adulthood. Gain a Certificate in Adolescent Psychological Development as part of this comprehensive diploma. Beginning a youth counselling course online helps you understand physical, emotional, intellectual and social development. Enrol today and learn how you might contribute to youth development NZ-wide.

Diploma in Aged Care & Community Support

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Make a difference in the community

This Diploma can help you work towards a meaningful role in caregiving in a home or community setting. Learn solution-focused counselling techniques, understand ways seniors can adapt to change, and how to effectively communicate around grief and loss. Our aged care courses cover enablement approaches useful in a registered home care facility environment and examine ways you might help seniors retain their quality of life and successfully complete rehabilitation. Enrol today to work towards becoming an aged care worker with this comprehensive community support worker course. You can study The Career Academy diploma aged care courses NZ-wide from the comfort of your home.

Diploma in Psychology & Counselling

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Go deep with a Diploma in Psychology & Counselling

Consisting of a bundle of six programs including a section on Professional Practice in Psychology, this counselling and psychology diploma kicks off with an introduction to Psychology Fundamentals and segues into a Certificate in Psychology & Counselling. Learn elements of self-awareness, explore how perceptions are shaped, and discover what different levels of self-disclosure mean for relationships. Understand some theory behind the skills and techniques used in counselling & psychology and work towards building a more meaningful life. Enrol now and start making waves in the world.

Life Coaching Pathway

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You found your pathway, now it’s time to motivate others

The Career Academy Life Coaching course Pathway is designed to lead you through some fundamentals concepts around problem-solving, and highlight tools that practitioners might use to help people who are looking to set goals or move through tricky moments. This Pathway includes modules which touch on telephone counselling, focusing on the present and techniques that could be useful to implement when depression, grief or aggression have become obstacles to growth or motivation. Enrol today to gain insights into psychology, the study of human behaviour.

Psychology, Youth Counselling, and Mental Health Bundle

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Discover a transformative pathway

Understand the scope and nature of psychology by studying counselling and mental health. Learn ways to communicate with adolescents effectively and use conflict resolution techniques and knowledge around consciousness and perception to make a difference in people’s lives. Explore how youth counselling is practised with psychology courses that cover the professional practice of psychology, counselling techniques, and practical approaches to psychological problems. Comprised of two diplomas and a certificate, the Psychology, Youth Counselling, and Mental Health Bundle provides an overview of principles and approaches used in studying mental health. Enrol today to learn how counsellors and psychologists are helping young people.

Certificate in Business Administration

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Are you ready to level up?

Certificate in Medical Reception

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Become a Certified Medical Receptionist in just 10 weeks

Working as a Medical Receptionist puts you front and centre when people need a smart, calm, focused face. The Career Academy medical reception course incorporates precise administration, effective business communication, and an understanding of First Aid procedures. Our medical reception certificate covers patient record maintenance, ethics and professionalism, and a grounding in Medtech Evolution software. You will also learn how to operate as a valuable team player in an environment that allows you to demonstrate your abilities and prove your worth. Enrol for a Certificate in Medical Reception to extend your learning and test your limits.

Certificate in Reception & Office Support

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From the front desk to the world

Certificate in Accounts Administration & Payroll

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Get a qualification to match your experience

Take hold of your future with a Certificate in Accounts Administration & Payroll. Whether you are looking for the perfect position or need more tools for your current job, this industry and employer-recognised certificate is a logical step forward. Our payroll and administration course includes modules to help you understand GST and accounts, plus you’ll discover how depreciation operates on assets and how to process payroll. Enrol in the Certificate in Accounts Administration & Payroll for six months of free access to MYOB and learn to manage cash flow like a pro.

Certificate in Medical Reception and Terminology

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Become a Qualified Medical Receptionist

Enrolling in a medical terminology course online is a great way to get to the front of the queue for sought-after medical receptionist roles. Along with an introduction to Medtech software and MS Word, you will learn fundamental terms across several medical disciplines. Discover the scope and nature of medical terminology, explore ways to discuss medical procedures, study medical and pharmacological terminology, and begin to understand commonly used terms for the cardiovascular, musculoskeletal and immune systems. Enrol to study medical terminology today and get the edge you need in the competitive job market.

Certificate in Medical Reception and Terminology

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Become a Qualified Medical Receptionist

Diploma in Medical Secretary

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Forge a new career pathway in the health industry

Learn valuable skills towards a career as a Medical Secretary. Learn how to create and manage healthcare records using Medtech Evolution software, understand medical terminology, and discover the importance of precision formatting with The Career Academy’s medical secretary course. Join the medical profession and use this medical secretary training course to learn about discharge and death summaries, work on perfecting your business communication skills, and get experience with reading medical records correctly. Enrol in our medical secretary course and discover how far you can go.

Diploma in Payroll Management

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This is one course that will really pay off

Diploma in Business Administration

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Sharpen your skills & move up the ladder

Accounts Administration & Payroll Pathway

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Choose your own pathway to success

Administration Pathway Program – Business Administration

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Become An Exceptional Administrator & Win At Business

Take the first step towards excellence. Enrol in a business admin course that begins with a Certificate in Business Administration followed by a Diploma in Business Administration. Study this business admin course online and learn how to communicate effectively in an office environment. Discover how to schedule and organise meetings and approach accounting with MYOB & Xero, grasp solutions to project management challenges – and brush up on MS Excel. Enrol now to get ahead with business administration skills that look great on your CV.

Administration Pathway – Medical Reception

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Advance your medical career in more ways than one

Working as a Medical Receptionist can be hugely rewarding. Choosing a medical admin course to secure one of these roles means you are arriving at interviews prepared. Receive a Certificate in Medical Terminology and a Diploma in Business Administration with this comprehensive pathway, learn the scope and nature of medical and pharmaceutical terminology, understand anatomical terms, and balance out the technical Medical Receptionist learnings with some great administrative and business communication modules. This medical admin course also teaches project management skills; you can study at your own pace while working. Enrol today to start reaching your full potential.

Administration Pathway – Reception

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Once you choose your path, the way forward becomes clear

Running a successful business starts at the front door. The Career Academy reception admin courses put you front and centre for an exciting career pathway by teaching you the broad range of skills necessary to succeed in this dynamic role. Along with ensuring you understand what it means to be a receptionist, this reception admin course shows you how to organise schedules, manage projects, establish timelines and deal with invoices, credit policies, and customers. Enrol today to learn just how far you can go from the front desk.

Certificate in Medical Terminology

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Learn medical terminology the quick and easy way

With a Certificate in Medical Terminology, you will gain a fundamental understanding of some of the terms used in a medical environment, including basic anatomy and the names of procedures and medical instruments. You can study the certificate in medical terminology NZ-wide from your home or office. Discover the words used to describe the respiratory, lymphatic and reproductive systems, understand how to communicate effectively with doctors and patients, and explore the nature and scope of medical terminology. Enrol in a medical terminology certificate today and push yourself to succeed.