- Please note: This is a fee-for-service program
Course Overview
Launch your professional career with a business qualification
The BSB30120 Certificate III in Business equips you with the knowledge and skills to work productively in a variety of workplace settings. This business course could lead you to a career as a CEO’s personal assistant, an administration officer in a large corporation, or a word processing operator in an office.
Who's It For?
- Already working in a business setting? Forge your way to a promotion or more senior position with a formal qualification
- Looking to kick-start your career? With a nationally recognised qualification, you can confidently apply for business roles
- Want a career change? Pivot into an industry with strong stability and constant demand for employees
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Administrative assistant
- Administration officer
- Customer service representative
- Personal assistant
- Receptionist
- Records clerk
- Word processing operator
What You'll Learn
- Support the well-being of yourself and colleagues in the workplace
- Help uphold workplace safety and sustainability
- Communicate effectively in the workplace
- Create documents and presentations
- Develop positive relationships with customers and other stakeholders in a business
Recognition

Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration and Study Load
- Up to 12 months
- Submit 1 unit of competency every 3 weeks to graduate in 12 months
Entry Requirements
- There are no entry requirements for this qualification
Course Features
Flexible Online Study
Our online courses allow you to study whenever and wherever suits you
Dedicated Student Support
Our friendly and experienced Support Officers, Assessors and Technical Advisors will be there for you from enrolment to graduation
Industry-relevant Courses
Course material is developed in consultation with business experts to equip you with the job-ready skills and up-to-date knowledge to achieve your career goals
Assessment
The table below mentions assessments that may be available throughout this qualification:
Knowledge questions
Students are presented with short-answer questions relative to what they have learnt within the unit
Project
Students are presented with a project relative to what they have learnt within the unit, leading to an in-depth exploration of a topic or field
Case study
Students are given a scenario and asked to respond as the circumstances change. The assessor looks at how the student effectively manages a range of situations and applies their knowledge to each one
Quiz
Quizzes may include multiple-choice, matching, and true/ false questions. They are designed to test the students’ knowledge of a particular topic or subject
Assignment
Students are presented with an assignment relative to what they have learnt within the unit. The tasks are designed to simulate real-life situations and scenarios within the industry
Subjects
About Foundation Education
Foundation Education is an established Registered Training Organisation (RTO) in Australia that strives to provide flexible online training solutions tailored to suit the lifestyle of our students. Since 1999, our focus has been on delivering excellent Vocational Education and Training while fostering partnership networks that enhance the quality of graduates across various industries. We have a valuable collaboration with the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers (AIPT), our partner RTO. Offering over 60 nationally recognised certificate and diploma level courses, we stand out in the industry because:
- Flexible Online Study – Our courses are conveniently delivered online, allowing you to study at your own pace and location. You have the freedom to choose the duration of your course, whether completing it within the standard term or accelerating your studies to finish in just six months.
- Dedicated Student Support – Throughout your learning journey, our team of industry-experienced technical advisors, assessors, and support officers will be there to guide and assist you from enrollment until graduation, ensuring you receive the support you need.
- Industry-Relevant Courses – We collaborate with industry experts to develop course materials that equip you with job-ready skills and up-to-date knowledge aligned with your career aspirations, ensuring that our courses are relevant to the current industry demands.
Foundation Education is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO Number – 22557)