Online Diploma · Business Admin

Begin Your Journey Into Office Management

If you keep the office running, make it the job. This diploma covers business writing, customer care, schedules, payroll basics and Xero. Study online, in the hours you can spare.

From €29a week, no deposit
12 Monthsof access
300 Hoursof study, roughly
No Examsever
At a Glance

Course Snapshot

Study AreaBusiness Administration
DeliveryOnline, self paced, start anytime
Access12 Months Access
Study HoursAbout 300 hours
AssessmentNo exams, ever
PaymentsFrom €29 per week
Comes with
  • No entry requirements
  • No business study needed first
  • Xero, Sage and QuickBooks covered
  • Tutor support by phone, email and chat
Who It’s For

Why Do This Course

Move Into The Office

A first office job wants writing, systems and calm. This builds all three.

Grow Into The Senior Seat

Already on the desk? Add books, budgets and project work. The step up gets easier to ask for.

Study Around The Day Job

No class times and no exams. You get a year of access and take it week by week.

Where The Skills Fit

Where These Skills Could Take You

Every business needs someone who holds the week together. The work is diaries and inboxes early, then invoices and suppliers.

Office Manager

Keep the whole place running smoothly.

Executive Assistant

Guard a busy diary and inbox.

Business Administrator

Records, reports and daily office systems.

Administration Supervisor

Look after a small admin team.

Operations Coordinator

Keep suppliers, stock and schedules lined up.

Project Support Officer

Track timelines and chase the detail.

Senior Receptionist

Run the front desk and the diary.

Business Services Assistant

Support across accounts, admin and clients.

Roles where these skills are useful, not promised outcomes. Every role is different, and some need more study or experience.

The Course

What You'll Learn

Five blocks: people, then process, then numbers.

01
Communication
How you write and speak at work.
Effective Business Communication
Office Ergonomics & Data Entry
Introduction to Microsoft Word
Creating Documents
Communication Skills
02
Customer Relations
Looking after the people who pay.
Customer Service Strategies
Customer Relationship Management
Customer Service Skills
03
Workplace Practices
Keeping the week under control.
Organise Schedules & Meetings
Time Management, Ethics and Professionalism
Workplace Health and Safety
04
Financial Data
The books, in plain steps.
Accounting and Bookkeeping Fundamentals
General Journal
General Ledger and the Trial Balance
Managing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Cash Management
Accounting with Xero
05
Project Management
Running a job start to finish.
Introduction to Project Management
Establishing Timelines and Milestones
Project Implementation, Completion and Evaluation
Using Microsoft Excel
Included

What You’ll Get

In the Course

  • Communication, writing, Word, documents
  • Customers, service and relationships
  • Numbers, ledgers, payables, Xero
  • Projects, timelines and milestones

As a Student

  • Self paced, about 300 hours
  • No exams, none at all
  • Access, 12 months
  • Support, phone, email and chat
Why This One

What Makes It Different

Three things worth knowing.

01
Software You Will Be Asked About

Word, Excel, Xero, Sage, QuickBooks and MYOB Business Essentials.

02
The Money Side Included

Ledgers, invoices, payments in and out, plus payroll basics.

03
Project Work As Well

Timelines, milestones and how a project gets closed out.

The Credentials

What You'll Earn

DIPLOMA

Certificate of Achievement

Plus career support services

Certificate Of Achievement

Issued once you finish the course.

Industry Approvals

ICOES centre, CPD Standards Office, IARC registered.

Career Coaching

CV help and interview practice.

Getting Started

How It Works

Step one

Tell Us Your Aim

First office job, or the step up.

Step two

Ask The Questions

An advisor walks you through the blocks.

Step three

Sort Payments

Upfront, or weekly, fortnightly or monthly.

Step four

Start Learning

Enrol and open the first block.

The Investment

How to Get Started

From €29 / week
Pay upfront, or on an interest free plan.
No deposit to start
No credit check
Weekly, fortnightly or monthly
Money back window applies
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Good to Know

Common Questions

Do I need experience?

None needed. There are no entry requirements and no earlier business study.

How long is it?

Access runs twelve months. The course is about three hundred hours of study.

Are there exams?

None, ever. You work through the blocks at your pace.

Which software is covered?

Word, Excel, Xero, Sage, QuickBooks and MYOB Business Essentials.

Is payroll in here?

Yes. Payroll basics are covered, including PAYE, USC and employer duties.

Can I study while working?

Yes. There are no class times, so you fit it around shifts.

Is this course accredited?

It is accredited by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office. It is not a QQI course and not a national award. For office work, employers hire on what you can do. This course builds that.

What if it is not for me?

There is a money back window. An advisor will confirm the terms before you enrol.

Delivered By

About the College

This course is sold by The Career Academy.

The college is an ICOES accredited centre. It holds accreditation with the CPD Standards Office. It is also a Xero Partner and an AAT Approved Training Provider.

ICOES accredited centreCPD Standards OfficeXero PartnerAAT Approved Training Provider
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