As a mature-aged person wishing to pursue a career in bookkeeping, I found there to be some distinct advantages to undertaking my Certificate IV in Bookkeeping at Wiseclick.

1. Small classes in a friendly relaxed environment with patient, supportive staff and wonderful class mates of different ages and backgrounds.
2. Fast tracking – extensive, relevant material covered in each class with a good mix of theory and practical. With hard-work and commitment, I was able to complete all assessments successfully within a 5 month period!
3. Industry-focused – trainers are continually relating course material to their own experience with small businesses. Lots of practical experience with MYOB and jam-packed, enlightening sessions on Microsoft Word and Excel with the inspiring Rick Knight.
4. Industry connections with a job placement register – Staff actually get to know you as an individual and therefore are in a position to recommend you to employers. This is absolutely invaluable, especially if you come to this course without work experience or business connections like myself but show aptitude and a willingness to learn.

So summing up, this course offers real opportunities if you are extremely committed, enjoy working with figures, and you are disciplined enough to spend your own time reviewing course work and completing assessments.