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Lifelong Learning. Empowering you.
Lifelong Learning.
Empowering you.

Whether you are upskilling, meeting CPD goals, or training your team:
This is where learning meets purpose.

Our short courses are practical, flexible, and designed for real-world impact.

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July 2026

SLP Name Duration Mode Tuition Apply Description
Advanced Principles in Commercial Law 6 months Face-to-Face and Distance Learning R10,400.00 Apply Now The SLP deals with basic legislative and theoretical principles regulating business enterprises. It includes topics relating to sole proprietorships, partnerships, business trusts, close corporations and companies.
Advanced Principles of Labour Law 6 months Face-to-Face and Distance Learning R11,000.00 Apply Now The SLP (following BPLL) deals with advanced legislative principles regulating the individual and collective labour law relationship. It includes topics relating to the individual employment relationship, collective labour law and resolution of labour disputes.
AI, Policy and Education 8 weeks Online R11,000.00 Apply Now This SLP offers a comprehensive exploration of AI's role in education, equipping educators, researchers, administrators, and students with the knowledge and skills to navigate AI integration in educational environments.
Alternative Dispute Resolution 6 months Face-to-Face and Distance Learning R11,000.00 Apply Now The SLP deals with basic legislative and theoretical principles regulating labour conflict resolution. It includes topics relating to alternative forms of dispute resolution e.g. negotiation, conciliation, mediation, arbitration as well as conflict analysis and conflict sensitivity.
Audiometry (Bloemfontein) 3 days Face to Face R6,400.00 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.
Basic Principles in Commercial Law 6 months Face-to-Face and Distance Learning R9,500.00 Apply Now The SLP deals with basic legislative and theoretical principles regulating commercial law. It includes topics relating to contracts, delicts, agency, insurance, consumer law and credit agreements.
Basic Principles of Labour Law 6 months Face-to-Face and Distance Learning R10,400.00 Apply Now The SLP deals with basic legislative principles regulating the employment relationship. It includes topics relating to the contract of employment, basic conditions of employment, dismissals, unfair labour practices, industrial action and unfair discrimination.
Basic Principles of Social Security Law 6 months Face-to-Face and Distance Learning R10,400.00 Apply Now This SLP covers the ethical considerations surrounding AI use in education, including data privacy, bias in AI algorithms, and the moral implications of AI decision-making. Participants will learn to navigate ethical challenges and promote responsible AI practices.
Financial Coaching 12 weeks Online R11,500.00 Apply Now The purpose of the short learning programme is to equip successful participants to apply Ontological Coaching Principles, with specific context of coaching clients around their financial behaviour.
Introduction to Construction Project Management 4 weeks Online R8,900.00 Apply Now This SLP contextualises essential knowledge and skills for understanding project planning and control processes in the built environment, including project team collaboration and the application of project management principles for successful project outcomes.
School Library Management and Administration 10 weeks Online via LMS R5,000.00 Apply Now This SLP focuses on the management and administration of school libraries/resource centres, covering policy development, collection development and management, information literacy, library marketing and advocacy, circulation/lending, and ICT technologies in this environment.
Spirometry 2 weeks Online 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.

August 2026

SLP Name Duration Mode Price Apply Description
FINANCIAL PLANNING CASE STUDIES: PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR THE MODERN FINANCIAL PLANNER
12 weeksOnline R8 500,00 Apply Now This Short Learning Programme (SLP) will equip professionals with the essential practical skills for modern financial planning. By covering key areas like tax, estate, investments, and retirement planning, focusing on practical case studies ensures that participants can confidently create uniquely tailored financial plans for their clients. It also delves into behavioural finance, exploring how psychology impacts decision-making, allowing for more personalised client strategies. With a strong emphasis on legal and regulatory frameworks, this SLP ensures students are prepared to navigate financial complexities and deliver actionable, results-driven advice to help clients reach their goals.
INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING MATERIALS 4 Weeks
Online R8 900,00 Apply Now In this module, participants will learn about different building material solutions for a basic single-storey building while collaborating effectively, acknowledging and appreciating the diverse perspectives of the project team.
INTRODUCTION TO PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
4 Weeks Online
R8 900,00
Apply Now The main objective of this SLP is to offer an understanding of the property market and its workings, property economic principles, the process of property development, property investments and decision-making, Town Planning restrictions, land use and property management. Additionally, it aims to provide an introductory overview of property development and its relevance in the built environment
NEW MANAGERS PROGRAMME 24 Weeks
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
UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING: AN INTRODUCTORY COURSE 4 Weeks
Online R3 000,00 Apply Now The content of this SLP includes an introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL). This will comprise definitions, benefits and the key principles of UDL. Furthermore, a practical approach (The Plus-One approach) to applying UDL will be taught and applied. In addition, an educator’s checklist on UDL will be utilised as another application tool. Finally, alternate assessment methods will be covered.
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Lorraine Hechter
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Lebohang Mahlabe
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