Open Colleges is the new name for Cengage Education, and is Australia\'s oldest and most respected provider of Online and distance education courses. We deliver over 130 online and distance education courses, including an extensive range of nationally recognised Certificates and Diplomas.  

Expand your career opportunities with a nationally recognised business administration qualification that delivers an IT skill-set.

With many business administration and office supervisor positions requiring a solid grasp of IT, this self-paced online or correspondence course provides excellent all-round training in areas such as database design, information system implementation and maintenance of business technology.

Guided throughout by experienced trainers, students will use the latest high quality learning materials developed by Innovation & Business Skills Australia, and will enjoy the flexible and supportive learning experience for which Open Colleges (formerly Cengage Education) is renowned. Start anytime, fit your distance education studies around your work or other commitments, and progress at a pace that works for you.

Potential jobs:

• IT supervisor
• IT officer in small business
• IT administration officer
• Administration assistant within IT department

The Open Colleges difference:

• Nationally accredited: This ensures your qualification is recognised by industry around Australia.
• Start today! Open Colleges courses offer you ultimate flexibility. There is no need to attend classes at a campus or wait for an intake or start date. You can start your course whenever it suits you!
• Study from home at your own pace: You can study from home at your own pace. You can a choose to receive your learning materials by mail or online.
• Benefit from 100 years of history: Open Colleges has been delivering distance education to Australians for more than 100 years. Join over 700,000 Australians who have studied with Open Colleges. Unlike many other institutions, we are specialists in distance learning.
• We help you to succeed: Open Colleges provides you with comprehensive support throughout your studies. From access to ‘OpenSpace’ — our online learning portal — to support from experienced tutors, we help you every step of the way.
• Affordable fees: Open Colleges provides you with a range of different payment plan options. You can pay upfront and get a discount on your fees or you can choose to pay by instalment – including weekly, fortnightly and monthly options.
• Articulation opportunities: Once you have completed this course, you may receive credit if you wish to pursue further education.