Top 3 Qualifications for New South Wales

As Australia’s largest state economy with thriving business services, construction, health and education sectors, now is a great time to convert your experience into qualifications through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). 

Show value to employers

Qualifications show employers the value of your transferrable skills in a benchmarked language that all industries understand and appreciate.

And why study what you already know when the very same qualifications are available to you through RPL

Many people have been asking us for our recommendation on the best qualifications for the current employment market in New South Wales.

Our recommendations are based on industry requirements and remuneration, but also on work/life balance and career flexibility.

Because in our experience the most useful qualification is one that demonstrates your versatility and adaptability so that you are always equipped to respond proactively to change – whether that be in your current role or industry, or the ability to change industries as opportunities present.

Top 3 Qualifications for NSW

Our top qualification recommendation for NSW is the Diploma of Leadership and Management. It demonstrates that you can combine the two vital aspects of management: effective team leadership and organisational planning for success. It is a qualification that will give you access to exciting and lucrative roles, or move up in your current career.

It scores the number one position because of its universal industry relevance – giving your skills transportability.

Also look at: BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management

Possible career outcomes:

  • Office Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Account Manager
  • Branch Manager
  • Administration Manager
  • Small business owner
  • Entrepreneur

Our second top qualification recommendation for NSW is the Diploma of Business. It is a qualification that demonstrates a degree of responsibility and technical knowledge within your workplace, both for complex tasks and as benefits operations of the business.

We recommend this qualification due to NSW’s strong business services sector and high demand for the skills reflected in this qualification.

This qualification also has a number of specialist versions. 

Also look at: BSB60120 Advanced Diploma of Business

Possible career outcomes:

  • Team Leader
  • Project Coordinator
  • Customer Service Manager
  • Unit Leader
  • Operations Manager
  • Office Manager

Our next top qualification recommendation for NSW is the Diploma of Project Management. It demonstrates that you are able to apply project management skills in a leadership capacity and have been responsible for project objectives.

Once again it makes our top three because it is a qualification in demand in a number of thriving NSW sectors from services and construction to health and education.

Also look at: BSB60720 Advanced Diploma of Program Management

Possible career outcomes:

  • Project Manager (industry specific)
  • Project Leader/Team Leader
  • Project Contract Manager
  • Program Managers
  • Project Analysts
  • Project Contract Managers
  • Construction Managers
  • Health and Welfare Service Managers
  • Software/ICT Managers
  • Engineering Project Manager

Spotlight on: Diploma of WHS

Demand for WHS professionals continues to rise, making this one of our most popular qualifications.

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