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April 2026

SLP Name Duration Mode Price Apply Description
Employee Benefits 5 Weeks Online R9 000,00 Apply Now The programme contains all elements that are important to giving advice related to employee benefits.  The regulatory environment of financial services forms the introduction, the core of the programme lies in the Pension Funds Act (and related Regulations) and the Income Tax Act.  A global perspective on employee benefits trends is also included.  
Principles and Processes of Mediation 3 Months Online R14 500,00 Apply Now This programme will empower participants with an understanding of the intricacies of conflict, the theory of dispute analysis and the practical skills to resolve disputes within various contexts including employment disputes, commercial disputes, consumer disputes, neighbourhood disputes, land claims disputes, family disputes, industrial relations disputes, disputes within religious communities, medico legal disputes, construction disputes, etc. 
Senior Management Development Programme 10 Months Online R39 400,00 Apply Now The main purpose of the programme is to assist participants with the development of leadership capacity and transition into executive managerial roles. The programme is divided into five main components, each focusing on a different aspect of leadership and management, namely: Leading a team, Plotting my career path, Economics, Fundamental financial accounting, and Design thinking. 
Essentials of Project Management 4 Weeks Online R10 400,00 Apply Now Introduction and Concept and Initiation Phase: The programme starts with foundational project management concepts and terms, emphasising the value of effective project initiation, defining key concepts, including feasibility, scope, and scheduling, and their impact on subsequent project phases. The following themes will be covered: Planning Phase, Executing Phase, Monitoring and Controlling Phase and the Closing Phase. 
Advanced Project Management 6 Months Online R43 900,00 Apply Now Many organisations are changing in nature as many of them are accomplishing their business through projects. As the use of projects become more pervasive so more managers are entering the field of project management. With the project lifecycle as foundation, the programme establishes foundational definitions and concepts and introduces the project lifecycle, then focuses on the immense need to conceptually define good projects, the tools and techniques used in project design and development and discovers the best practices in project implementation through people management as well as formal project closure. 
Spirometry (Bloemfontein) 3 Days Face to Face R6 200,00 Apply Now The purpose of this programme is to equip persons in an occupational setting with the necessary skills to screen and evaluate the respiratory health of workers for their ability to perform certain tasks, or to detect impairment and refer when needed.         
Management Development Programme 7 Months Online R34 800,00 Apply Now The management development programme covers various management and leadership topics are integrated in the programme in order to expose the participant to a broad spectrum of knowledge, establishing a sound management and leadership foundation. The programme is divided into the following main components, each focusing on a different aspect of leadership and management, namely: Personal leadership, Interpersonal leadership skills, Plotting my career path, Personal financial management, Marketing, and information technology and data management. 
New Managers Programme 6 Months Online R29 900,00 Apply Now The New Managers Programme covers the basic principles and theory related to management and leadership in the business context. The content and learning activities are sequenced to develop fundamental principles and competencies of management and leadership but is also designed to facilitate the personal development of each participant. The programme is divided into six main components, each focusing on a different aspect of management and leadership, namely: Self-leadership, Business and academic skills, Digital skills, Plotting my career path, General management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation. 
Introduction to Building Quantities 4 Weeks Online R8 900,00 Apply Now Building Quantities aims to provide students with introductory knowledge on developing and using building quantities relevant to the construction industry as applied in various project stages, including Documentation and Procurement, Construction and Close-out. 
Urban and Regional Economics in Africa 18 Weeks Online R26 000,00 Apply Now The SLP will cover essential concepts, themes and topics related to urbanisation and economic development in Africa. This includes the relationship between urbanisation and economic growth, theories of agglomeration economies from an African perspective, and key economic forces and dynamics shaping Africa’s urban transition and trajectories: industrialisation and structural transformation, local labour markets, migration, education, land and property markets, housing, transport, infrastructure, public services and municipal finance. In addition, the programme will cover innovative methodological approaches and technologies for studying African urban economies. Real-world and practical examples from different African cities will be used to unpack and illustrate critical economic development challenges and discuss alternative policy options. 

May 2026

SLP Name Duration Mode Tuition Apply Description
Spirometry (Bloemfontein) Kathu 3 Days Face to Face R7 200,00 Apply Now The purpose of this programme is to equip persons in an occupational setting with the necessary skills to screen and evaluate the respiratory health of workers for their ability to perform certain tasks, or to detect impairment and refer when needed.
Project Management Mastery 8 weeks Online R17 300,00 Apply Now Building upon the foundational project management concepts, Project Management Mastery provides a deeper dive into the strategic and tactical aspects of managing complex projects and programmes. It emphasises the application of these advanced principles in real-world scenarios. The following themes will be covered: Introduction and Project Initiation Phase, Planning Phase, Executing Phase, Monitoring and Controlling Phase and the Closing Phase.
ACTSA Corporate Treasurer Programme 18 weeks Online R24 200,00 Apply Now The main purpose of the programme is to assist participants with the basic understanding of treasury management and how it fits into the rest of the company. An important part is also to teach participants the importance of liquidity and how to identify and ultimately mitigate the risks (both financial and operational risk) of a company.
Audiometry (Kathu) 3 Days Face to Face R7,200 Apply Now The purpose of this programme is to equip persons responsible for screening for workplace-induced hearing impairments in an occupational setting with the necessary skills to perform and interpret an audiometric test, and to refer when needed.
Introduction to Building Economics 4 Weeks Online R8 900,00 Apply Now Building Economics aims to provide students with an introductory knowledge of foundational theories and economic concepts relevant to the construction industry. Some of these concepts include cost planning, cost comparisons and cost control.
PRINCIPLES OF PATIENT BLOOD MANAGEMENT FOR NURSING PROFESSIONALS 14 Weeks Online R3 500,00 Apply Now The short learning programme had been designed to address the following elements: Introduction to PBM PBM Pillar 1: Optimise red cell mass PBM Pillar 2: Minimise blood loss and bleeding PBM Pillar 3: Harness and optimise physiological reserve of anaemia Patient centred decision making Implementation of PBM
EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 24 Weeks Online R54 500,00 Apply Now The Executive Development Programme equips senior managers and executives with strategic leadership skills to navigate complex, rapidly evolving environments. Using a blended learning approach, the programme covers systems thinking, financial strategy, stakeholder engagement, governance, global shifts, and leadership development. Participants engage in applied learning through real-time projects, coaching, and collaborative problem-solving to drive business impact.
BURIAL RITES IN THE AFRICAN CONTEXT 12 weeks Online R3 900,00 Apply Now In this SLP, attention will be given to grieving, mourning, and funeral rites in the African context. African spirituality and worship will also be studied, and participants will be empowered to consider the African context when planning the Christian burial service and liturgy to effectively minister during the funeral event.
CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP IN CONTEMPORARY CONTEXT 8 weeks Online R2 000,00 Apply Now The main content of this SLP is about understanding the essence of leadership particularly from a Christian perspective. The approach to leadership studies in this SLP is contextual because even though Biblical understanding of leadership is essential, it is engaged in the context of African context and developments in the organizational leadership studies. In order to assist participants to understand the essence of leadership; knowledge content is provided on the themes such as conceptual understanding of leadership, core functions and methods of leadership, the character of leadership and interaction of a leader and follower. This knowledge content is structured in such a way that it challenges participants’ conceptual understanding of leadership in order to bring about mind shift in the understanding of the essence of Christian leadership. The SLP does not end with only providing knowledge content of Christian leadership, it also mobilises participants towards linking knowledge acquired from the SLP with practice. This means students through teaching and learning activities are encouraged to link and reflect on their experience of leadership within the context of the knowledge acquired from this SLP. Again, from this SLP participants are also provided with skills of dealing with conflicts and exercising a positive influence on their followers and context. These skills are provided with a purpose that participants must be able to apply them in their own context and enhance their leadership influence and impact.
EFFECTIVE BIBLE TEACHING TO CHILDREN 8 weeks Online R1 700,00 Apply Now The purpose of the SLP is to empower participants with the knowledge and skills to lead a successful children's ministry and in this way, make a positive impact on children's lives, families, faith communities and society.
EXECUTIVE PASTORAL CARE AND COUNSELLING IN CHAPLAINCY 12 weeks Online R6 500,00 Apply Now In this SLP, participants will explore spiritual caregiving in the context of multi-cultural and multi-religious chaplaincy. The context, aims and objectives of spiritual care as communal practice will be emphasised, participants will develop empathetic and effective communication skills and they will be empowered to select an appropriate caregiving method to debrief, heal and support members.
INTRODUCTION TO THE BIBLE 6 weeks Online R1 700,00 Apply Now The SLP aims to ensure that skills and competencies of individuals interacting with the Bible are continuously sharpened and that they will be conscious of change and innovation in the topic of Biblical interpretation. They will furthermore be enabled to internalize this knowledge and transfer these acquired interpretation skills in both an aware and unaware fashion wherever they live and interact.
PRACTICAL THEOLOGY IN A FAST-CHANGING ENVIRONMENT 12 weeks Online R3 950,00 Apply Now In this SLP, participants will be introduced to Practical Theology both as a discipline and basis for effective Christian ministry. Principles of Practical Theology will be used to explore multiple levels of pastoral care practices that can be used in fast-changing and extreme contexts.
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP IN MILITARY CHAPLAINCY 12 weeks Online R6 500,00 Apply Now In this SLP participants will be introduced to aspects inherent in the leadership role of the chaplain, by considering the local African context in which chaplains fulfil this role. The specific sociocultural and religious landscape in South Africa will be taken into consideration, while critically engaging the student with the various approaches to managerial leadership skills from the field of Biblical and Religious Studies.
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