Self-Paced
No set class times. Study when it suits you, around work and family.
Shafston School of Business
Online courses
Get a nationally recognised qualification online, at your own pace, around work and family.
For adults aged 18 and over. Under 18? See VET in Schools.
Start with the job
Choose the role you want. We’ll show you the qualification.
- Administration officerCertificate III in Business
- Team leaderDiploma of Business
- Marketing assistantCertificate IV in Marketing and Communication
- Bookkeeping assistantCertificate III in Accounts Administration
- Project team leaderDiploma of Project Management
- WHS officerCertificate IV in Work Health and Safety
- Aged care or disability support workerCertificate III in Individual Support
- Teacher aideCertificate III in School Based Education Support
Why study online with Shafston
Built for adults who are working, caring for family or changing careers.
Study Online
Learn on any device. Placements only where a course requires them.
Nationally Recognised
A qualification employers recognise across Australia.
No Exams
Competency-based: projects, case studies and workplace tasks.
Feedback and Resubmission
Trainers mark your work and give feedback, with a further attempt if needed.
Career Outcomes
Every course leads to named job roles, listed on each course.
University Pathway*
A Diploma can earn credit towards a bachelor degree.
30 Years in Education
Since 1996, more than 130,000 students from over 100 countries.
* University Pathway, Up to 1 Year Uni Credit: Credit is decided by each university and varies by degree. For example, Southern Cross University gives credit equal to the first year of its Bachelor of Business for a completed Diploma of Business, from any registered training organisation. Credit is not guaranteed.
* Selection Rank: A completed VET qualification earns a selection rank for university entry through QTAC. Indicative Queensland ranks: Certificate IV 74; Diploma 82 to 87, depending on the institution. Each institution sets its own ranks, which can change each year.
Information is current as at October 2026 and is a guide only.
Courses
Eight qualifications from Certificate III to Diploma. Each one names the jobs it leads to.
BSB30120
Certificate III in Business
Communication, customer service and business software.
AQF 3 Self-paced 13 units
BSB50120
Diploma of Business
Budgets, resources, risk and leading communication in a business.
AQF 5 Self-paced 12 units
BSB40820 · Coming soon
Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication
Consumers, market research, campaigns and digital content.
AQF 4 Self-paced 12 units
FNS30322 · Coming soon
Certificate III in Accounts Administration
Transactions, ledgers and computerised accounting systems.
AQF 3 Self-paced 11 units
BSB50820 · Coming soon
Diploma of Project Management
Plan, run and evaluate projects across any industry.
AQF 5 Self-paced 12 units
BSB41419 · Coming soon
Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
Manage workplace risk and apply WHS law.
AQF 4 Self-paced 10 units
CHC33021 · Coming soon
Certificate III in Individual Support
Person-centred support in aged care, disability and home care.
AQF 3 Self-paced 15 units
CHC30221 · Coming soon
Certificate III in School Based Education Support
Assist teachers and support student learning in the classroom.
AQF 3 Self-paced 15 units
Talk to a course adviser
Not sure which course fits? We’ll help you compare courses, entry requirements and costs, and call you at a time that suits.