Small Software Training Centre

Individuals paying their own fees, job seekers, career changers, and employers sending staff on open-enrolment courses.

Course fees per student, group bookings from employers, and private hire of the room for other trainers.

• Teaching and course design
• Marketing and enrolments
• Managing a venue and instructors

• Lease commitments: negotiate terms and check zoning and council approval for training use
• Nationally recognised courses require ASQA registration or partnering with a registered training organisation, so check first
• Public liability insurance, and workers compensation insurance once you hire staff in your state
• Fixed costs mean quiet months hurt, so keep a cash buffer
• Employing instructors adds payroll, superannuation and tax obligations

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on the room you rent, the computers or laptop stations you provide, and your marketing. Fixed costs mean quiet months hurt, so keep a cash buffer.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many courses you run, enrolments and course fees. Running a centre usually takes about 25 hours a week or more.

Check lease terms, zoning and council approval for training use. Check whether nationally recognised courses need ASQA registration or a registered training organisation partner. Also check public liability insurance, workers compensation, and payroll, superannuation and tax obligations if you employ instructors.