Online telecoms and networking courses

Apprentices, career-changers and technicians paying for their own learning, plus small contractors buying seats for their staff.

One-off course fees, monthly memberships or group licences for employers. You can add paid live sessions or a practical day with a local partner.

• Strong telecoms or networking knowledge
• Explaining technical topics simply
• Basic video and screen recording

• Online theory alone doesn't qualify anyone to work as a cabler, so check ACMA and state requirements and say so plainly
• Don't claim your course is nationally recognised unless it is delivered through a registered training organisation
• Standards and technology change, so plan to update content
• Check whether GST applies once your turnover grows
• Be careful about using copyrighted standards or manufacturer material in your lessons

Startup costs are typically around $500 to $2,500, depending on the video and recording tools you use and how you set up your lessons. These are estimates only, so start simply and build as you learn what students want.

Online theory alone does not qualify anyone to work as a cabler, so check ACMA and state requirements and say so plainly. Do not claim your course is nationally recognised unless it is delivered through a registered training organisation.

Monthly revenue is typically around $300 to $1,500, depending on how many learners and small contractors buy your lessons. Standards and technology change, so plan time to update content, and check whether GST applies as turnover grows.