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.
Computer for Beginners
6 x Mon 19th May - 30th Jun (no class King's birthday), 2025 9am - 12pm, MULLUM, ACE funded $0*
Digital Marketing "from zero to hero"
5 x Fri, 8 August - 5 September, 9am - 12pm, Mullum, $300
Do you want to learn how to generate leads & sales for your business? This course will help you learn basic and advanced strategies to create your digital future
Excel As A Database
Wed, 10 Sep, 9.30am - 12.30pm, Mullum, $97
For those already using a spreadsheet application, extend your skills to managing data. Learning how to sort, filter and subtotal data as well as cleverly combine these techniques to extract information from your spreadsheet application.
Excel Essentials
4 x Wed, 6 Aug 2025 - 27 Aug, 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, 26 August - 16 September, 9.30am - 12.30pm, Byron $240
Do 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
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
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.
Mastering Microsoft 365
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Fri, 20 June, 10am - 3pm, Byron, $120
In 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.
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.
Starting A New Business?
Fri, 8 August,
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.
Tech Savvy Seniors
6 x Mon, 4 August - 8 September, 1pm - 4pm, Mullum, $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.
Xero Essentials
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.
