Applied Education

Applied Education: nationally recognised accounting and bookkeeping training

Applied Education is an Australian training provider registered as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with code 52240. Its activity focuses on accounting, bookkeeping, payroll and office software courses, delivered both online and in the classroom. The entity operates under the legal name Education IT Solutions Pty Ltd and states it has trained more than 40,000 Australians in accounting, bookkeeping and payroll skills.

The centre presents itself as a training provider since 1999, with more than 27 years of experience. Its offering is aimed at obtaining nationally recognised qualifications and preparing for professional registrations such as Tax Agent or BAS Agent with the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB).

Training areas and qualifications

The catalogue is organised into several course families:

• Accounting and bookkeeping: Certificate III in Accounts Administration, Certificate IV in Accounting & Bookkeeping, Diploma of Accounting, Advanced Diploma of Accounting, plus an introductory bookkeeping and accounting course and the Accounting Principles Skill Set.
• Payroll: Diploma of Payroll Services, Payroll Administrator Skill Set and a payroll short course.
• Tax Practitioners Board: BAS Agent and Tax Agent registration courses, TPB units, Tax Agent Complete Pathway and TASA Code Course.
• Training and assessment: Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Assessor Skill Set, Work Skill Instructor Skill Set, Workplace Trainer Skill Set and TAE professional development webinars.
• Business: Certificate III in Business, Small Business Essentials and Small Business Skill Set (with WA Fee Free option).
• Cyber security: Cyber Security Awareness Skill Set and Cyber Security (WA Fee Free).
• Xero and MYOB: Xero Accounting & Payroll, Xero Payable & Receivable, Xero Advanced, MYOB Business Accounting & Payroll course bundles and combinations of both programs.
• Microsoft and Google: Microsoft Online Bundle, Access, Excel (introductory, intermediate and advanced), Outlook, PowerPoint, Project and Word (introductory, intermediate and advanced) courses, plus Google Apps & Sheets.
• Accounts and payroll short courses: Salary Packaging, GST & BAS Workshop, Terminations Workshop, Budgeting & Forecasting and a combined accounts and payroll bundle.

Methodology and learning resources

Training is based on a practical 'learning by doing' approach. According to the centre's information, each workshop combines theory with practical tasks so that students can apply what they learn in their workplace. Trainers are qualified professionals, with CPA and TPB-approved presenters who continue to work as consultants, bringing real-world context to classes.

Learning materials include step-by-step manuals, sample data files and lifetime access to course updates. Applied Education states that it updates all material every quarter to reflect the latest software versions (MYOB, Xero, Excel, BAS/IAS portals) and legislative changes from the ATO and TPB.

Student profile and student support

The courses are designed for people looking to enter the accounting or payroll sector, as well as for professionals who need to renew or expand their registration. The centre offers a free enrolment consultation with an advisor and has an online chat channel. Study mode is flexible, with a variety of options and start dates so students can progress at their own pace.

Applied Education describes itself as an institution that submits its facilities, policies and procedures to regular audits to maintain its RTO accreditation, which, according to its presentation, guarantees the quality of its courses.

Recognition and institutional details

The centre was a finalist in the Training Provider of the Year category at the 2026 ICB LUCA Awards, a recognition for registered training providers for excellence in delivering high-quality education and training to bookkeepers. Its RTO code is 52240, the legal name is Education IT Solutions Pty Ltd, with ABN 50 096 189 132 and ACN 096 189 132. It is a private training organisation.

The head office and campus for training and assessments is located at Level 1, 524 Hay St, Perth WA 6000. The centre handles enrolment enquiries via the email and phone number provided in its contact details.

Location and contact

Level 1, 524 Hay St, Perth WA 6000 · Phone: 1800 678 073 · Email: enrol@appliededucation.edu.au