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Investing in education and training is one of the most effective ways to keep your business competitive, foster growth and support your team’s development. And it doesn’t have to break the bank.

We’ve brought together a list of useful resources that can help you build skills and capability in your business. All these programs are free and accessible online, making it easy for you and your employees to upskill without impacting your bottom line.

1. AI Skills for Business

AI Skills for Business is a series of free courses from the National AI Centre to help businesses understand and adopt AI responsibly. You and your team will develop practical AI knowledge that can help you improve efficiency and adopt new ways of working.

The courses focus on 3 key areas:

  • understanding AI foundations
  • applying generative AI in business contexts
  • implementing responsible AI practices.

The courses are short, self-paced and delivered online so you can jump in and complete them whenever you have time.

2. Cyber Wardens

The Cyber Wardens program is designed to make cyber security simple for small businesses. Through easy-to-follow training, you’ll learn how to protect your business from online threats, safeguard customer data, and reduce the risk of cyberattacks – no technical expertise required.

The program is specifically made for busy small business owners and employees, so the courses are short, jargon-free and available in a range of formats to suit your learning style and your schedule.

3. Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program

The SEE Program helps employers and employees improve language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills. It provides free, tailored training that can help your team adapt to changing workplace demands.

For employers, industry associations and unions, the SEE Program offers Workplace-Based Training Projects. These projects allow you to partner with a SEE Provider to co-design training solutions to suit your business.

4. Essentials to strengthen your small business

Meeting your tax and super obligations as a small business can feel daunting, but the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has resources that can help.

Essentials to strengthen your small business is the ATO’s free online learning resource for small businesses, with practical courses to help you manage cash flow, understand tax obligations and plan for growth.

5. Fair Work Ombudsman online learning centre

The Fair Work Ombudsman’s online learning centre offers free interactive courses on workplace rights and obligations. Topics include hiring employees, managing performance, and record-keeping and pay slips – all essential for compliance and good workplace practices.

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