7 Reasons to Study at ABA
Why you should choose to study at the Australian Business Academy?
Reason #1 We provide Accelerated Career Pathways to get you into a better paid, more enjoyable job faster.
Reason #2 Our Unique Academy 'Experience' and Award-Winning Reputation is highly regarded by students and industry so you can be confident of getting the best value and experience for your time and money.
Reason #3 We provide Tailored Programs to meet Industry Requirements so that your skills will be highly sought-after by future employers.
Reason #4 We deliver Nationally-Accredited and Recognised Courses that ensure employers and universities will instantly recognize the value of your qualification.
Reason #5 VET FEE-HELP and Flexible Payment Options allow you to 'study now and pay later' to meet your financial needs.
Reason #6 We offer Individual One-on-One Support and small class sizes to ensure your success.
Reason #7 No UAI Required so no matter what results you got in school, we will help you get a better job or into university.
Please read below for details on each reason
Reason #1 We provide accelerated career pathways to get you into a better paid, more enjoyable job faster
"Damn! I missed out on the uni course I wanted!"
Life's like that. You may have missed the mark with your preferred university course. Maybe you might not want to go to uni at all but just need something better than a TAFE course to get you into your dream job. Or maybe you're unsure of exactly where you're headed in life and would appreciate some direction. Let us help you.
You won't need to spend the next 2-4 years studying to complete your diploma or advanced diploma! With ABA's fast-tracked study model, you'll be on your way to having that diploma in just 6 months - or an advanced diploma in only 12-18 months.
You'll not only get the money you've invested in your education back into your pocket faster but you'll also be in that dream job sooner, earning yourself some serious money. And if you missed out at uni, we'll help you gain entrance and credit into that preferred course you've set your heart on.
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Reason #2 Our unique academy experience and award-winning reputation is highly regarded by students and industry
This means you can be confident of getting the best value and experience for your time and money.
Let's face it. You're spending good money and valuable time on study because you want to get yourself a secure, well-paid career. So you don't want to waste it. Our quest for excellence and the high regard in which we are held by our industry peers mean you will enjoy the highest level of quality education. For you, that means our teaching is good, our facilities are good, our processes are good and if you have any problems or difficulties -we will sort them out for you - pronto!
ABA has consistently been recognised as an outstanding provider of education with more than 2,500 successful graduates. ABA has won ACT Small Registered Training Organisation of the Year, in 2008, 2003 and 2001. ABA has also been a finalist in 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005 and 2006.
Because we respect your investment of time and money you'll always get maximum value in return. And you'll have the satisfaction of knowing it was time and money well spent.
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Reason #3 We provide tailored programs to meet industry requirements so that your skills will be highly sought-after by future employers
Our industry-relevant course content will provide you a foundation from which you can accelerate through your career quicker, be promoted quicker and enjoy all the benefits of a well-paid and satisfying job. Because you'll have the advanced skills that others won't have.
So how do you gain those skills?
We consult with many industry groups like Business Skills Australia and our business partners for feedback. Because we place students like you in work placement programs, we have opportunity to talk with businesses about our course content and assessment processes. Our courses are highly practical. We constantly check that the content we offer you is relevant, up-to-date and capable of producing the kind of graduates that today's businesses are actively seeking.
All of our learning facilitators are working within the industries they teach. None are full-time teachers; all are experts in their own field with current industry knowledge, many of them running a business of their own. So you'll walk out being more employable, more confident, with better skills and up-to-date knowledge whether you choose to go on to university or straight into the workforce.
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Reason #4 We deliver nationally-accredited and recognised courses that ensure employers and universities will instantly recognise the value of your qualification
You want to gain the edge on the competition when you go out to get a job. With ABA, you'll get high-quality qualifications that are recognised by employers nation-wide. Because we are a registered training organization, we teach only nationally-accredited courses. So when you gain your qualification, employers will recognise its value.
They'll know it has to be up to standard and that it's a genuine qualification gained through rigorous assessment processes, not just a piece of paper handed out after a 2-day course in 'whatever'.
Employers and businesses will be aware of the course outlines and will value and recognize its outcomes, knowing that a graduate like you will have the abilities they're looking for. And that means you have a serious advantage in the employment marketplace.
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Reason #5 VET FEE-HELP and flexible payment options allow you to 'study now and pay later' to meet your financial needs
"So how the hell do I pay for my study?"
A perfectly reasonable question. And one that deserves to be answered, simply and clearly.
There are three main options here:
- VET FEE-HELP
- Fortnightly instalments
- Up-front payment (discounted rates)
1. VET FEE-HELP, is a government education loan scheme. This means there is no barrier to you gaining the education you want. It doesn't matter how much - or how little - money you have in your pocket (nor does your age, sex or educational background matter). If you're an Australian citizen and you've got a tax file number, you can study now and not pay anything until your salary reaches $41, 594 (in this tax year). Once you're earning over that amount, you start paying it back at a very reasonable rate per year.
2. Fortnightly instalments can be paid via cash or through direct debit.
3. If you are working yourself, have an employer who wants to make a contribution or have parents who want to help, there is the up-front payment option that can be paid via cash or credit card.
So there's no reason NOT to study, is there? If you need to upgrade your skills to keep your job, get a better job or a better-paying job - just do it, because you don't have to pay for it up-front, you can pay for it later when you're earning more. Now there are no more excuses!
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Reason #6 We offer individual one-on-one support and small class sizes to ensure your success
So you've sorted your fees, you've started your course and it's challenging. It might be the workload, it might be poor study habits, it could be trying to balance work or it might be that you're studying again after a 10-year stint in the workforce and you've forgotten how. What to do?
Put the work in and we'll be there to support you, one-on-one, with:
- extra tutorials
- understanding content
- training and coaching in study habits
- feedback before assessment
- proofreading assignments
- coaching to re-sit exams successfully
- resume and interview preparation
We won't do it for you but we will be there to guide you every step of the way. Because we care. Fair enough?
With class sizes of 16 or less, you're going to get all the support you need. Whatever your background and wherever you're from - so long as you put the work in, we'll help to equip you with the tools you need to succeed. Hey, if you don't show up for class someone's going to ring you to find out why in order to keep you committed and focussed. Now that's caring!
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Reason #7 No UAI required so no matter what results you got in school, we will help you get a better job or into university
Don't let a poor UAI score limit your future.
HSC results a little disappointing? You might have missed out on university or on the course you really wanted. With ABA, that doesn't matter. Our courses are structured so that if we are satisfied that you fit us and we fit you and we can help you, we're happy to support you. There is no barrier to your future success in landing that well-paid job doing what you love. And in many cases you may get into the university course that you really want.
So don't let disappointing scores hold you back. Don't think that poor results in Years 11 and 12 will limit you. Grab hold of your dreams and run with them. Let us help you realise them. With ABA, you'll get the tools that will allow you the same career, in most cases, as you would have obtained had you gone to university.
It's an ever-changing and challenging workplace and you need to be properly equipped.
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