Short Training Sessions
Wyndham City offers free business training on a range of topics such as digital marketing, search engine optimisation, starting a business and tax requirements. These training sessions range from one hour to 2.5 hours long and are held face to face or online.
For information about current opportunities please check the Business Training Calendar. If there is a topic that is not available that you would be interested in please let us know business@wyndham.vic.gov.au as we may be able to advise you if it can be accessed elsewhere. We are also keen to know what topics are most relevant to you.
View our Online Business Training Calendar
Voluntary Business Training Providers Program - Expression of Interest
Wyndham City is keen to receive expressions of interest from local businesses interested in becoming voluntary training providers.
Expressions of interest for a business training topic of your choice will be considered.
There are a number of benefits for service providers in voluntarily providing their time and delivering a training session. These include;
- Acknowledgement and promotion as the training provider by Wyndham City Council
- Opportunity to promote their business and business capabilities at the end of the training session (maximum 5 minutes)
- Opportunity to display flyers and business cards during the session
- A summary of evaluation feedback (de-identified) by Wyndham City Council will be provided to the training provider.
Other Free Business Training Opportunities
Other free business training opportunities are available through:
Business Victoria is a comprehensive online resource designed to help Victorian based businesses start, run and grow their businesses. The website is published by the Victorian State Government.
In this website you can find many helpful resources, including:
- Business Victoria Workshops, delivered online or in-person.
- Courses and webinars live and on demand courses
- Grants and programs information.
- Partners in Wellbeing Helpline provides mental health support for Victorian small business owners dealing with the challenges presented by COVID-19 and so much more
The Melbourne Innovation Centre offers Digital Solutions Program to help small businesses navigate their digital transformation. Eligible businesses may apply to receive government subsidized 1:1 mentoring, workshops, webinars, and online courses. For more the Melbourne Innovation Centre website.
The Australian Taxation Office offers a range of free webinars and free self-paced online resource designed for small businesses. Topics include starting a business, running a home-based business, understanding GST, tax essentials and record-keeping.