Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? You’re not alone. Here’s everything you need to know about this course, from enrolment to outcomes, pricing, modules, and support.
What devices are required for the course?
The platform is mobile-first and works on smartphones, tablets, or desktops. Courses are optimised for low-data use and include offline-ready options for rural or low-bandwidth areas.
Does the course include practical exercises?
Yes. Every programme combines theory with practical assignments, case studies, and applied assessments to ensure real-world learning.
Can international students enrol?
Yes. All courses are accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO, SA) and endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme (QLS, UK), ensuring both national and international recognition.
Is dedicated student support available?
Yes. Real human support is available via WhatsApp, live chat, phone, and email in multiple languages. Response times are SLA-driven, with live channels responding within minutes.
Are course materials provided?
Yes. Learners receive structured course modules, assessments, and resources. Content remains accessible for at least 24 months after enrolment for ongoing reference.
Will I receive certification upon completion?
Yes. On successful completion, learners receive an accredited certificate in both digital and physical formats, recognised locally and internationally
What are the prerequisites for enrolment?
A Matric/Grade 12 (or equivalent), reliable internet access, and English proficiency are required. Some specialised courses may recommend prior work experience.
National Recognition
QCTO accreditation explained
The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) regulates occupational qualifications in South Africa. Its accreditation ensures that programmes meet the requirements of the National Qualifications Framework and are trusted by employers. Learners gain recognised qualifications, businesses meet compliance standards, and communities benefit from skills that create resilience and opportunity.
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International Endorsement
The role of QLS in credibility
In addition to QCTO accreditation, many programmes are endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) in the United Kingdom. This endorsement strengthens credibility without replacing South African recognition. Learners gain portable qualifications, businesses align their workforce with global standards, and communities benefit from education that meets international benchmarks.
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Recognised CPD Points for Professionals
Saiosh endorsement for Occupational Health and Safety
The South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Saiosh) is the professional body for Occupational Health and Safety. Selected accredited programmes are verified by Saiosh for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points. This ensures that professionals can meet industry requirements while strengthening their expertise through recognised and credible learning.
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NQF Level 5 Skills Programme
What they are and why they matter
An NQF 5 skills programme is a shorter, accredited learning pathway registered on South Africa’s National Qualifications Framework (NQF). It provides focused training at level 5, which is equivalent to the first year of a higher education qualification. These programmes are designed to build practical skills, provide recognised credits, and create pathways to further learning or employment.
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NQF Level 5 Qualifications
A stepping stone to opportunity
NQF Level 5 qualifications are accredited, nationally recognised, and designed to provide practical skills for the workplace. They are positioned just above matric (NQF 4) and below diplomas and degrees, making them an ideal pathway for learners who want to improve employability, gain career-ready skills, and continue into higher education.
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Assurance for Employers
Compliance and business value
For employers, accreditation provides more than confidence, it creates measurable value. Accredited programmes contribute to SDL recovery and B-BBEE Skills Development points. They are easier to integrate into Workplace Skills Plans and fully verifiable during audits. This reduces compliance risk, improves accountability, and ensures training spend delivers results.
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NQF Level 5 Programmes
Recognised pathways to growth
NQF Level 5 programmes are accredited qualifications that build practical skills for work and create opportunities for further study. They sit just above matric and below diplomas or degrees, making them a valuable stepping stone. For learners, they provide recognised skills, open career doors, and prepare you for progression.
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NQF Level 5 Qualifications
Turning compliance into business growth
NQF Level 5 qualifications are accredited programmes that do more than build skills. For businesses, they create measurable returns by unlocking SDL recovery, contributing to B-BBEE Skills Development points, and qualifying for tax incentives. At the same time, they build workforce capability and align training with long-term organisational needs.
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Why Accreditation Matters
Building trust through recognition
Accreditation ensures that education outcomes are meaningful, portable, and verifiable. Learners gain confidence in their achievements, businesses gain compliance value and stronger workforces, and communities benefit from skills that support growth and resilience. National recognition through QCTO and international endorsement through QLS together provide the assurance that training delivers results.
Learn More
National Recognition
QCTO accreditation explained
The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) regulates occupational qualifications in South Africa. Its accreditation ensures that programmes meet the requirements of the National Qualifications Framework and are trusted by employers. Learners gain recognised qualifications, businesses meet compliance standards, and communities benefit from skills that create resilience and opportunity.
Learn More
International Endorsement
The role of QLS in credibility
In addition to QCTO accreditation, many programmes are endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) in the United Kingdom. This endorsement strengthens credibility without replacing South African recognition. Learners gain portable qualifications, businesses align their workforce with global standards, and communities benefit from education that meets international benchmarks.
Learn More
Recognised CPD Points for Professionals
Saiosh endorsement for Occupational Health and Safety
The South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Saiosh) is the professional body for Occupational Health and Safety. Selected accredited programmes are verified by Saiosh for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points. This ensures that professionals can meet industry requirements while strengthening their expertise through recognised and credible learning.
Learn More
NQF Level 5 Skills Programme
What they are and why they matter
An NQF 5 skills programme is a shorter, accredited learning pathway registered on South Africa’s National Qualifications Framework (NQF). It provides focused training at level 5, which is equivalent to the first year of a higher education qualification. These programmes are designed to build practical skills, provide recognised credits, and create pathways to further learning or employment.
Learn More
NQF Level 5 Qualifications
A stepping stone to opportunity
NQF Level 5 qualifications are accredited, nationally recognised, and designed to provide practical skills for the workplace. They are positioned just above matric (NQF 4) and below diplomas and degrees, making them an ideal pathway for learners who want to improve employability, gain career-ready skills, and continue into higher education.
Learn More
Assurance for Employers
Compliance and business value
For employers, accreditation provides more than confidence, it creates measurable value. Accredited programmes contribute to SDL recovery and B-BBEE Skills Development points. They are easier to integrate into Workplace Skills Plans and fully verifiable during audits. This reduces compliance risk, improves accountability, and ensures training spend delivers results.
Learn More
NQF Level 5 Programmes
Recognised pathways to growth
NQF Level 5 programmes are accredited qualifications that build practical skills for work and create opportunities for further study. They sit just above matric and below diplomas or degrees, making them a valuable stepping stone. For learners, they provide recognised skills, open career doors, and prepare you for progression.
Learn More
NQF Level 5 Qualifications
Turning compliance into business growth
NQF Level 5 qualifications are accredited programmes that do more than build skills. For businesses, they create measurable returns by unlocking SDL recovery, contributing to B-BBEE Skills Development points, and qualifying for tax incentives. At the same time, they build workforce capability and align training with long-term organisational needs.
Learn More
Why Accreditation Matters
Building trust through recognition
Accreditation ensures that education outcomes are meaningful, portable, and verifiable. Learners gain confidence in their achievements, businesses gain compliance value and stronger workforces, and communities benefit from skills that support growth and resilience. National recognition through QCTO and international endorsement through QLS together provide the assurance that training delivers results.
Learn More
The Mission
A mission to break down barriers
The mission is to make accredited, affordable, and accessible education available to those often excluded from the skills economy. Through partnerships with providers, businesses, and communities, programmes are delivered where they are needed most, with support that helps learners complete their studies and gain recognised qualifications.
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Our Vision
A vision of education without exclusion
The vision is a South Africa where quality education is available to every learner regardless of cost, distance, or circumstance. By building a national ecosystem through partnerships, accredited learning connects directly with opportunity, empowering individuals, strengthening businesses, and uplifting communities through sustainable skills development and measurable outcomes.
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