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. 

Show your employer you\'re keen to fast-track your marketing or sales career with this nationally recognised qualification.

From market research and consumer profiling to the planning and execution of marketing campaigns, this course delivers the knowledge you need to take advantage of strong employment conditions for marketing professionals (source: Job Outlook website, 2010).

Helping you develop your research and presentation skills and expand your understanding of how the marketing industry operates, this certificate offers plenty of value. You\'ll also learn more about legal considerations, consumer behaviour, identifying market trends and the benefits of networking so that you\'re fully prepared to seize your opportunities.

Subjects

• BSBCMM401A - Make a presentation (core)
• BSBMKG402B - Analyse consumer behaviour for specific markets (core)
• BSBMKG401B - Profile the market (core)
• BSBMKG408B - Conduct market research (core)
• BSBMKG413A - Promote products and services (elective)
• BSBMKG414A - Undertake marketing activities (elective)
• BSBREL401A - Establish networks (elective)
• BSBREL402A - Build client relationships and business networks (elective)
• BSBRES401A - Analyse and present research information (elective)
• BSBRSK401A - Identify and apply risk management processes (elective)

Entry requirements

School Certificate or equivalent OR relevant qualification OR relevant vocational experience.

English language requirements

If English is your second language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competence before enrolling.

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.