Finance Courses

What is finance?

Studying and working in finance covers a broad number of careers and jobs the all involve currencies and money. Finance is an area that is rapidly expanding. While previously discussing finance courses meant accounting or economics, nowadays it tends to also mean counter-terrorism courses, cryptocurrency courses and payroll courses. Of course, standard accounting courses are always still a popular option for students and employers alike.

Studying finance:

There is a multitude of options for studying finance, including finance courses at TAFE and other official institutions. Many courses offer alternative learning pathways, like security and counter-terrorism courses, online or via blended learning. Course options are available in every finance specialty, with some listed below.

Accounting Courses

Accounting and Finance short courses are always a good choice for a basic understanding of how the finance world works. Tafe accounting courses are hugely popular, and such a number of institutions offer them. If you’re looking to discover if the world of accounting and finance is right for you, completing accounting courses at TAFE can be the perfect start for you before deciding if further study in the field is appropriate. Short courses are also fantastic for accounting professionals who already have a professional accreditation but are looking to specialise in doing something like a payroll course at TAFE or equivalent. Some possible courses include:

• Introduction to Accounting
• Corporate governance short course
• Introduction to Asset Management
• Socially Responsible Investing Short course
• Certificate IV in Accounting

Blockchain Courses

As cryptocurrencies become more and more common in everyday life, it’s becoming essential for finance professionals to understand them. In order to do this, there are a number of blockchain courses available, as well as blockchain courses online and specialty bitcoin courses online and in person. Courses include:

• Developing Blockchain strategy
• Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies
• Cryptocurrency Fundamentals
• Blockchain Technologies: Business Innovation and Application

Counter Terrorism Courses

These courses involve learning how to stop the financing of terrorist organisations. It is a highly specialised area, and doing a short course can help you understand exactly what is required of you and allow you to discover if this is the direction you want your career to take. It is also suitable for those who are already qualified but wish to specialise. Counterterrorism courses online are available and make it easy for you to get learning from anywhere in Australia. Some possible courses are:

• Diploma in Counter-Terrorism
• Anti Money Laundering and Anti Terrorism Financing

If any of these areas appeal to you, there’s a huge amount of finance and accounting education online that can help. Browse our list of available courses now to get started!