ORIGINAL IS THE BEGINNING.
The starting point of new. The place where you meet yourself. Your authentic self. Without the burdens of expectations. With a world of opportunities. The world where you are free to become what you want to be. Not what you have to be. Remember it’s the start. Always fresh, Always new. Always focused on you.
Original Campus is that beginning. A new direction. A fresh perspective on education. Empowering you to become what you want to be. Originally. So open up and flip the pages of your life. See what you want. Look closer. Listen to what your heart says. Focus. Deep within. If you can hear your calling, it’s the time to answer that. It’s the time to enable your dreams to become your reality.
We will make it all happen for you. With the power of our education. Because that’s what we do. That’s why we wake up every day. To change our students’ lives through education. To inspire lifelong learners to continue. To make your career work for you.
We are Original Campus. Where you can start being you. Or choose to become new.
WHY OC?
ORIGINAL IS EMPOWERING
Imagine the best version of yourself. What will you become? Whether you want to learn new skills, get that dream job? Or get an entirely new future? Original Campus can help you get started. Our education empowers you to harness your inner potential and get the goal to reach you.
ORIGINAL IS DETERMINED
When we say we will do everything to help you build the career you love. We mean it. At Original Campus, we will stay by your side and make sure you find your path, build your career and become the original you.
ORIGINAL IS THE WAY
Your education is the most important tool to build your future, and we know that. That’s why our well-structured curriculum, in-depth courses, National Accredited Qualifications, Industry Leading Trainers and most important of all, our original perspective is all focused on you, ensuring your success.
ORIGINAL IS THOUGHTFUL
Original Campus is a community, a group of people who care about you, who believe in your dreams and in building a culture that fosters teamwork and togetherness. Our purpose is to serve you with the utmost honesty and in every possible way, day after day.
ORIGINAL IS INNOVATIVE
Original is a constant journey to become better than before. At Original Campus, we never stop learning. We keep looking for new solutions, new ideas and new ways to improve ourselves, and give you the latest learning experience. Because you deserve it.
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HEAR FROM THE FOUNDER
“I believe it’s not easy being original. To stay true to yourself, your dreams and your goals. I also believe the right education can do that for you. It has the power to change everything. I wish you learn the things you never thought of learning. I hope you study the course that will help you realise your full potential, and become who you want to be.”
Costas Pehlivanis
MEET THE ORIGINAL TEAM
Armin Honarasa
Passionate, self-motivated and entrepreneurial, Armin Honarasa is extremely committed to share his knowledge and experience; as a leadership and innovation management and development expert, coach and trainer.
With a Masters Degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Armin founded the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Hub in 2018, and today is recognised as one of the largest entrepreneurial communities in Melbourne with more than 4,500 members. As a prominent educator in the industry, Armin not only runs education courses, but also coaches businesses to be innovative and progressive.
Bev Friend
Bev Friend is a leading business coach, consultant and educator. As a general manager and CEO, Bev has many years of experience in Senior Management including buying and marketing. She has an entrepreneurial spirit and has owned several small businesses including – a day spa in the heart of Collins St, a fashion boutique and a publishing house.
Her passion for the business community has positioned her as the Chair of the Small Business Mentoring Service, President of Melbourne Business Network and also a position on the Small Business Ministerial Council – Victorian Government.
Bev is qualified in business, leadership and management. She graduated from Australian Company Directors and accredited in DISC Advanced profiling, and now helps others achieve their dreams and bring their potential to life!
Esteban Franco
Esteban is a creative digital innovator with over 20 years of industry experience. He has designed and developed award-winning digital media and eLearning solutions for blue-chip corporations and government clients such as; BHP Billiton, Price WaterHouse Coopers, QLD Ambulance, Coca-Cola, Incitec Pivot, Queensland Rural Operations, Department of Defence, Qld Fire and Rescue Service, Gold Coast Hospital, Bond University, CSIRO, Australian Bureau of Statistics, QANTAS Airlines, Mount Isa and Melbourne Airports to name a few.
He has also held the senior positions of Principal/Academic Director at various colleges. Esteban is a seasoned academic with over a decade of experience in training and developing courses for Vocational, Undergraduate and Masters programs. He has extensive lecturing experience in the fields of Multimedia Design, Motion Graphics and animation, Digital and Interactive Media, as well as Marketing and Business studies. He also holds senior lecturing positions at the Design College Australia, Arts Intelligence and Swinburne University. Currently, Esteban is a sessional academic/instructional designer at RMIT University’s School of Business.
Jessica Coates-Judson
Jessica is a passionate business educator, mentor and dedicated lifelong learner. She has qualifications and years of experience across education, business, management and marketing.
A successful in-demand consultant and coach specialising in social media marketing and training; Jessica is led by a strong drive and motivation to empower learners though knowledge and education.
She is active in her local communities sharing her knowledge and expertise as a guest speaker for various organisations and recently founded a networking group to provide education and support to women in business.
Santi Vela
Before joining the multinational PACCAR Inc. as its Digital Marketing Head, Santi Vela was the Director of Marketing Studies at the Ningbo School of Foreign Affairs in China and Marketing Management lecturer at KBS (Kaplan Business School) in Melbourne.
As an entrepreneur, Vela was the co-founder of Beautiful Marketing Australia, one of the first Inbound Marketing agencies in Australia. Santiago also has experience in other industries/sectors including Financial Services, Manufacturing and Government and in a wide range of areas including Change Management and Design Thinking.
