Expand Your Skills with Short Courses

In today’s fast-paced world, continuous learning is essential to stay ahead. Our short courses provide flexible online learning, allowing you to enhance your skills without the lengthy commitment of traditional programmes.

Whether you're aiming to advance in your career, explore a new industry, or simply develop a new hobby, our short courses span a wide variety of subjects, from Administration to Childcare, tailored to meet your needs.

Study at your own pace with expert guidance, gaining practical skills that you can apply immediately in your personal or professional life.

83% of our graduates say their qualification improved their ability to get a new job or promotion

WE CHANGE THE LIVES OF OVER 25,000+ STUDENTS EVERY YEAR

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Get the training & skillset that the industry is looking out for. Covers basic first-aid and rescue techniques, caring for farm animals, birds, fish, dogs & cats. Understand conservation, disease, and healthcare across a wide range of species. Delivered in partnership with Learning Lounge.

Our online course will teach you about canine psychology, senses and behaviour, and you’ll learn basic dog and obedience training techniques. This course will provide invaluable information for anyone who owns dogs, works with dogs currently, or plans to work with dogs in the future.

Become a Professional Dog Groomer! Whether you’ve already got some experience in grooming and want to increase your knowledge base, or you want to get your foot in the door as a grooming apprentice, this Diploma will be for you.

Perfect for those who want to work for themselves & start their own dog grooming business. Learn how to care for pet dogs, grooming essentials, and how to start your own business. Receive 1-to-1 mentoring from an expert dog groomer to accelerate your progress

The Career Academy dog training certification pathway leads you through modules for fundamental care approaches in various situations. This Dog behaviour training certification includes an overview of the seven main breed groups, helps you understand canine behaviour, and opens the door to a smart start for your own dog care business.

If you have a great passion for animals and their well being, then this course will suit you down to the ground. It’s a course where you’ll gain vital skills and a real knowledge of how to provide the best care for companion animals.

Unlock your potential in the beauty industry with The Career Academy’s Lash & Brow course. This comprehensive programme covers everything from essential knowledge to advanced techniques in lash and brow beauty.

Master the art of nail technology with our Nail Technology & Artistry course. This comprehensive course covers nail care, nail artistry, and design techniques to help you excel in the beauty industry.

Elevate your beauty career with our Makeup Artistry course. This comprehensive course covers the latest makeup trends and styles, skin fundamentals, and techniques to enhance facial features.

Introductory level business administration course – learn essential & practical skills to help you work in administration. Become a certified business administrator with this accredited online course. Proudly endorsed by the AdmiNZ.

Introductory level office reception & support course – learn the key office & administration skills you need to get started in this career pathway. No prior experience necessary, learn all you need online from home. Become a certified receptionist or PA.

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.

Our online course will teach you about canine psychology, senses and behaviour, and you’ll learn basic dog and obedience training techniques. This course will provide invaluable information for anyone who owns dogs, works with dogs currently, or plans to work with dogs in the future.

Unlock your potential in the beauty industry with The Career Academy’s Lash & Brow course. This comprehensive programme covers everything from essential knowledge to advanced techniques in lash and brow beauty.

Master the art of nail technology with our Nail Technology & Artistry course. This comprehensive course covers nail care, nail artistry, and design techniques to help you excel in the beauty industry.

Launch your lash and brow business with our comprehensive Lash & Brow Business Pathway. Master advanced beauty techniques and gain essential business skills to thrive in the competitive beauty industry. Enrol today and start your journey towards success!

Want to become a nail tech expert and start your own business? Our Nail Tech Business Pathway is designed for you. Learn everything from nail care basics to advanced nail enhancements, plus all the business skills needed to run your own nail salon. Let’s make it happen!

Elevate your beauty career with our Makeup Artistry course. This comprehensive course covers the latest makeup trends and styles, skin fundamentals, and techniques to enhance facial features.

Intermediate level medical reception course – combines the Certificate in Medical Reception & Advanced Certificate in Business Administration. Gain endorsed qualifications and the confidence to interview for your new career pathway.

Our online course will teach you about canine psychology, senses and behaviour, and you’ll learn basic dog and obedience training techniques. This course will provide invaluable information for anyone who owns dogs, works with dogs currently, or plans to work with dogs in the future.

Unlock your potential in the beauty industry with The Career Academy’s Lash & Brow course. This comprehensive programme covers everything from essential knowledge to advanced techniques in lash and brow beauty.

Master the art of nail technology with our Nail Technology & Artistry course. This comprehensive course covers nail care, nail artistry, and design techniques to help you excel in the beauty industry.

Elevate your beauty career with our Makeup Artistry course. This comprehensive course covers the latest makeup trends and styles, skin fundamentals, and techniques to enhance facial features.

Master the art of skincare with The Career Academy's Skin Health & Facial Treatments course. This comprehensive course covers skin science, health, and analysis, along with various skincare products and ingredients.

Gain a comprehensive and practical understanding of how to use Excel to turn meaningless numbers into useful information. Perfect for accounting, finance or business roles. Receive a Diploma in Microsoft Excel

Understand Excel essentials, perfect for beginners. This practical course will set you up to use Excel with ease. You will gain a Certificate in Excel, which you can share with prospective employers.

Push your Excel knowledge further with our intermediate Excel certificate. Get ahead in the workplace with macros, conditional formatting, large data tables and more.

Our online course will teach you about canine psychology, senses and behaviour, and you’ll learn basic dog and obedience training techniques. This course will provide invaluable information for anyone who owns dogs, works with dogs currently, or plans to work with dogs in the future.

Unlock your potential in the beauty industry with The Career Academy’s Lash & Brow course. This comprehensive programme covers everything from essential knowledge to advanced techniques in lash and brow beauty.

Master the art of nail technology with our Nail Technology & Artistry course. This comprehensive course covers nail care, nail artistry, and design techniques to help you excel in the beauty industry.

Elevate your beauty career with our Makeup Artistry course. This comprehensive course covers the latest makeup trends and styles, skin fundamentals, and techniques to enhance facial features.

Master the art of skincare with The Career Academy's Skin Health & Facial Treatments course. This comprehensive course covers skin science, health, and analysis, along with various skincare products and ingredients.

Gain a comprehensive and practical understanding of how to use Excel to turn meaningless numbers into useful information. Perfect for accounting, finance or business roles. Receive a Diploma in Microsoft Excel

Understand Excel essentials, perfect for beginners. This practical course will set you up to use Excel with ease. You will gain a Certificate in Excel, which you can share with prospective employers.

Push your Excel knowledge further with our intermediate Excel certificate. Get ahead in the workplace with macros, conditional formatting, large data tables and more.

Learn how to manage and present data in meaningful reports using imports, VLOOKUP and pivot tables. Perfect for accounting, finance or business roles – receive an Advanced Certificate in Excel

Our online course will teach you about canine psychology, senses and behaviour, and you’ll learn basic dog and obedience training techniques. This course will provide invaluable information for anyone who owns dogs, works with dogs currently, or plans to work with dogs in the future.

Unlock your potential in the beauty industry with The Career Academy’s Lash & Brow course. This comprehensive programme covers everything from essential knowledge to advanced techniques in lash and brow beauty.

Master the art of nail technology with our Nail Technology & Artistry course. This comprehensive course covers nail care, nail artistry, and design techniques to help you excel in the beauty industry.

Elevate your beauty career with our Makeup Artistry course. This comprehensive course covers the latest makeup trends and styles, skin fundamentals, and techniques to enhance facial features.

Master the art of skincare with The Career Academy's Skin Health & Facial Treatments course. This comprehensive course covers skin science, health, and analysis, along with various skincare products and ingredients.

Gain a comprehensive and practical understanding of how to use Excel to turn meaningless numbers into useful information. Perfect for accounting, finance or business roles. Receive a Diploma in Microsoft Excel

Understand Excel essentials, perfect for beginners. This practical course will set you up to use Excel with ease. You will gain a Certificate in Excel, which you can share with prospective employers.

Push your Excel knowledge further with our intermediate Excel certificate. Get ahead in the workplace with macros, conditional formatting, large data tables and more.

Learn how to manage and present data in meaningful reports using imports, VLOOKUP and pivot tables. Perfect for accounting, finance or business roles – receive an Advanced Certificate in Excel

WHY THE CAREER ACADEMY?

We’re an internationally recognised online education provider, who partners with industry to deliver you the latest and most up to date content. We have over 15 years experience in online education and help change the lives of over 25,000 students every single year.

Be awarded with an industry recognised certificate

Upon successful completion of your course, you’ll be presented with a Professional Certificate by The Career Academy. This an industry recognised certificate which will go a long way to helping you get a new job or promotion. You’ll also be given access to our exclusive Career Centre and be eligible for a free CV Review.

Receive unlimited tutor support

Our professional tutors at The Career Academy are industry experts who are passionate about helping students succeed. They’re committed to providing exceptional online course support and personal tutoring to help you succeed. Throughout your course, you’ll receive unlimited tutor support via phone and email.

Career Opportunities

The Career Academy’s Accounting program opens doors to significant roles in both small businesses and large multinational companies. Our focus is on making you career-ready, preparing you for key positions such as:

Land Your Dream Job Or Promotion

The Career Academy is committed to helping you upskill so you can get a new job or gain a promotion. Upon enrolment, you’ll receive instant access to our Career Centre and benefit from:

  • Latest job opportunities and other industry connections to gain the confidence and the networks you need to succeed
  • Access to CV Templates; freshen your current CV with one of our professional templates
  • A free personalised CV review – we’ll review and provide feedback on your CV to ensure it stands out from the crowd
  • Useful job tips and resources – we’ll outline a clear five step job success process for you to follow
  • Help getting ready for interviews – will give you tips & tricks on how to succeed

 

We also offer extra job and career support for those that want to upgrade to the Career Success Bundle. When you upgrade to this, you’ll receive these fantastic benefits:

  • Kickstart Your Career: Unlock your potential with expert advice and expert coaching designed to help you land your dream job
  • Personalised Career Plan: A tailored plan that guides you on your path to success
  • LinkedIn Upgrade: Get a professional profile review and enhance your online presence
  • Proven Strategies: Learn proven strategies for career and job success

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Free Student Resources

Once you enrol you will receive a Student ID card, allowing you to instantly prove your official status and access over 150,000 students s both in The Career Academy and around the world.

Key Benefits:

  • Receive a Virtual Student ID Card for you to use anywhere, anytime
  • Get s on food, entertainment, travel and more!
  • Enables you to prove your official student status

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Short courses allow you to gain new skills or knowledge in a shorter time frame compared to traditional courses. They are flexible, convenient, and cover a wide range of subjects to suit your professional or personal needs.

Yes, our short courses are fully online, allowing you to study at your own pace. You can start anytime and fit your learning around your existing commitments.

Yes, after successfully completing one of our short courses, you will receive a certificate that you can use to enhance your CV and demonstrate your new skills to employers.

Our short courses cover a variety of subjects, including Animal Care, Business, Fitness & Health, Hobbies, and Teaching & Childcare, providing options for both career development and personal enrichment.

Our short courses are designed for professionals looking to advance in their field, beginners seeking to enter a new industry, or anyone interested in learning more about a particular subject without the time commitment of a longer course.

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Enrol today and start building your career in accounting, finance or business. With flexible payment plans and 24/7 tutor support, we make it easy to fit learning into your life.

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