Business and Computer Skills
Unlock your inner tech wizard and refine your creative skills with our Computer and IT short courses and workshops. Dive into the exciting world of web design, computer basics, design programs like Photoshop & Canva, or delve into social media and blogging. Gaining overall confidence in navigating the digital and online realm.
Discover essential business skills to conquer the world of entrepreneurship! that empower you to manage a small business successfully. Whether you’re just dipping your toes into the world of business, or have an established business and looking to level up, the practical tools and training you’ll discover in our small business courses are your secret weapon for reaching those big dreams.
Mix and match the business and computer courses to turbo charge your chances of success.
Blogging Bootcamp Intensive
3 x Sat, 14 - 28 June,9.30am - 3pm, Byron, $330
Master the art of blogging in this three-day intensive workshop. Learn to craft compelling content, build your brand, and stay in control of your voice, mission, and legal rights. Explore marketing, AI, SEO, and communication strategies to create a professional, engaging blog that inspires, educates, empowers, and connects.
Canva For Business Level 1
Sat, 31 May, 9am - 12pm, Byron, $99
Unleash your creativity with our beginners Canva course, designed for business owners and people managing the marketing for other businesses. This course will help you understand how Canva can get you visible online, and make you look flash! We’ll have you creating a logo and branding elements, style guide, and some social media posts (you must have already signed up for a Canva account).
Canva For Business Level 2
Sat, 31 May,1pm - 4pm, Byron, $160
If you’re a business owner or manage the marketing for a business, then this course will help you understand how Canva can get you visible online, and make you look flash! Ideal for beginners to Canva (you must have already signed up for a Canva account) and we’ll have you creating a logo and branding elements, style guide, and some social media posts.
Computer for Beginners
6 x Mon 19th May - 30th Jun (no class King's birthday), 2025 9am - 12pm, MULLUM, ACE funded $0*
Content Plan Playbook
Wed, 25 June,9am - 12pm, Byron, $99
Are you struggling to keep up with content creation? Feeling overwhelmed by the constant need to produce fresh ideas, only to find that your content isn’t connecting or converting? You’re not alone. Many small business owners, marketers, and freelancers face the same challenge—creating content that resonates with their audience, feels authentic, while staying consistent and effective.
Excel Essentials
4 x Thu, 15 May - 5 Jun, 9:30am-12:30pm, Mullum. ACE funded*Learn the essential skills to use the spreadsheet for home and office applications. From the basics, including layout, formatting and printing, through to the manipulation of text and numbers, participants will get a thorough grounding in applying this powerful tool to solve a myriad of problems. A working knowledge of the Windows environment is needed.
Excel Next Steps
4 x Thu, 12 June - 3 July,9:30am - 12:30pm, Mullum, $265
For students who have completed the Excel Essentials course - this course will introduce creation, layout and formulae work as well as printing across multiple sheets in a workbook.
Formula creation and updating when using multiple workbooks. Some basic logical Excel formulae, as well as planning, laying out and creating Excel templates, including embedded formats and formulae. Make Excel work even harder for you.
Get Your Camera Off Auto!
4 x Tue, 3 - 24 June, 9.30am - 12.30pm, Byron $240Do you own an amazing DSLR and it's still on Auto? Let me teach you how to use your DSLR camera to its full potential. We will work with aperture and exposure going beyond auto or program mode. Based on weekly theory classes and fun assignments, you will learn how to capture better images, improve week by week, and end up with great shots that you are happy to share with others as you become more confident with your camera. This course is suited to introductory/intermediate DSLR users.
Instagram for Business with Tyneal Alexander
Wed, 11 June,9am - 12pm, Online, $99
Are you struggling to make the most of Instagram for your business? Maybe you’ve got an account set up but feel stuck on what to post or how to engage your audience effectively. You’re not alone—many business owners face the challenge of navigating Instagram’s features and figuring out how to turn their followers into loyal customers.
Invoicing with Xero
Fri, 23 May,9am - 12pm, Mullum, $99
Ready to get paid faster and make invoicing a breeze? Join our hands-on 3-hour course and discover how Xero’s powerful invoicing tools can simplify your business.
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Mastering Microsoft 365
Fri, 20 June, 10am - 3pm, Byron, $120In this one day workshop, you will learn all about the powerful and free Microsoft apps found in the Microsoft 365 suite. Discover how you can use Word for free, collaborate with others, and store your files on the cloud. Course highlights include: 365 App Overview, Integration, Sharing Online, Cloud Storage.
Mini Marketing Plan
Wed, 18 June,9am - 12pm, Byron, $99
Are you feeling lost in the vast world of marketing? Struggling to focus your efforts and unsure where to start when it comes to creating a plan that actually drives results? Many small business owners, freelancers and marketers face this challenge—trying to balance all the moving parts without a clear strategy to guide them.
Small Business and GST Reporting
Fri, 13 June,9am - 12pm, Mullum, $99
Confused about GST? In this 3-hour mini-course, you’ll learn the ins and outs of GST reporting, including when and how to register, what you can claim, and how to lodge your BAS on time.
Smartphone Photography For Social Media
Wed, 28 May10am - 4pm, Byron, $160
Want to take better photos with your smart phone for social media? Join us as we cover composition, light and background backdrops using the camera app on your phone. We will also look at post production to enhance and bring out the best in your images. Perfect for our solopreneurs and business owners!
Social Media & AI Made Easy
Fri, 16 May9am - 4pm, Byron, $150
"Are you tired of having an amazing business that nobody knows about? Imagine walking away from one practical day knowing exactly how to get your business noticed online - without the overwhelm. This hands-on workshop is perfect for small business owners who are brilliant at what they do but struggle to tell the world about it. We'll show you how to combine simple social media strategies with easy-to-use AI tools to save time and get results. No tech genius required, just bring your business knowledge, your laptop, and let us help you shine online. You'll leave with a clear plan, your own AI assistant, and the confidence to finally get your business the attention it deserves.
Starting A New Business?
Fri, 6 June,9am - 3pm, Mullum, $140
Thinking of starting a business? This 1-day course is for you!
Colleen will guide you through the essentials, including ABN registration, personal liability insurance considerations, and tips for finding industry-specific registrations and licenses.
Teach, Engage, Inspire
2 x Sat, 24 - 31 May,9.30am - 3.30pm, Byron, $240
Teach, Engage, Inspire: Learn advanced communication techniques to share knowledge effectively in online and in-person settings. This two-day course combines theory, hands-on practice, creative exercises, and mentoring to help educators inspire learners, communicate authentically, and bridge the gap between traditional teaching and digital engagement.
Tech Savvy Seniors
6 x Mon, 19 May - 30 June, 1pm - 4pm, Byron, $25*
Ideal for seniors over 60 with little or no computer skills, this hands-on, gently paced course will teach you the basic skills required to use your computer, smartphone or tablet. We will cover basic word processing skills, managing your files and folders, surfing the internet and more. So, whether you are volunteering for a group, researching family history or helping grandchildren with school work, this course can get you started. Tech Savvy Seniors is an initiative of the NSW Ageing Strategy and is funded through a partnership between the NSW Government and Telstra. Not suitable for Mac users.
Web Design with Wordpress
6 x Fri, 23 May - 27 June, 1.00pm - 4.30pm, Byron, $425Using the most popular online platform to create and maintain a website, you will learn to understand webdesign foundations, how to build, maintain and expand a website, as well as basics in Search Engine Optimisation, Marketing and Social Media. Basic computer knowledge required.
Xero Essentials
Fri, 16 May, 9am - 4pm, Mullum, $195
Join Colleen Cook, a registered BAS Agent, for a one-day Introduction to XERO workshop. Designed for individuals who would like to learn the basics of XERO accounting software or small business owners who want to refresh their knowledge of XERO. Learn how to set up XERO, manage invoices and expenses, reconcile bank transactions, and handle GST efficiently.
