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At Skills Academy we believe in second chances. Everyone deserves quality education, no matter their educational background. But not everyone has access to learning institutions like colleges and universities, and we bridge that gap by providing courses via distance learning.

We offer fully accredited courses backed by prestigious institutions like ICB, CIMA, Saiosh, FASSET and QCTO.

Our courses are quality assured. We offer accredited courses and non-accredited programmes that are designed by industry professionals. Each of our programmes are crafted to give students the skills and knowledge to step into the workplace with confidence.

An Open Access entry system gives those who never finished school a second chance to get the career and education they deserve. You can get started with as little as grade 10 for an accredited course, and no prior learning experience is needed for non-accredited courses.

What We Believe

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Open Access Entry System

Most of our courses are open entry. Which means, you only need to be able read and write in English to understand your coursework.

Flexible Payment Options

We offer flexible payment solutions to fit every pocket. Don’t pay when you’re not studying.

Stress-Free Registration Process

Our registration process is stress-free. We don’t do credit checks, and we don’t blacklist students. Friendly course experts will walk you through your registration.

Quality Student Support

Quickly resolve your study or account related queries without any hassles. Our academic support team goes above and beyond to get to you fast.

Finish Fast Pay Less

Finished your course early? You don’t have to pay for the months that you aren’t studying.

30 Day Money Back Guarantee

If you’re not satisfied with our courses or services, you may apply to get all your money back within the first 30 days you have registered to study with us.

Together We Pass Study Groups

Get free access to the Together We Pass learning platform where you can interact with students studying the same course as you.

Why Study With Us

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Do you think you’re a natural leader and love the planning and organisation that comes with project management? Learn about hiring new staff, advertising new products, organising corporate events, and the construction of a new building.

Our courses are:• Skills based and prepare you for the work environment• Open Access - this means anyone can enrol regardless of age or current qualification.

Project ManagementCourses

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Project Management Career OpportunitiesWith your project management qualification many doors will be opened to you. The most obvious career choice is becoming a project manager, but there are other options available too.

Careers: • Project Assistant• Project Lead• Project Coordinator

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Available Courses

Skills academy offers a range of courses to fit your needs. These range from short courses, which last 4 months, to comprehensive courses which you can complete in 12 months.

Whatever you choose, you can rest assured that you’ll recieve the best support available from start to finish.

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Subjects:• Introduction to Business English • Project Management Basics

Project Management Short Course

A Short Course Certificate in Project Management will give you all the basic skills and knowledge you need to become an effective Project Manager.

Project Management Certificate Course

This certificate in Project Management is a more in-depth course than the short course. Build on the basics and get more advanced skills.

Duration: 4 months

Duration: 8 months

Subjects:• Introduction to Business English• Project Management Basics

• Project Management Intermediate• Customer Satisfaction

Project Management Comprehensive Course

This course gives you basic, intermediate and advanced skills. The Comprehensive Course is the most advanced of all three.

Duration: 12 months

Subjects:• Introduction to Business English• Project Management Basics• Project Management Intermediate

• Customer Satisfaction• Project Management Teams• Project Management Advanced

Always wanted to work in marketing but not sure where to start? Our Marketing Management courses aim to equip you with the skills needed for a successful career in this field. Learn the tricks of the trade by signing up with us today!

We offer both accredited courses, as well as a provider programme in Marketing Management.

Marketing Management

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Facial Skincare Career OpportunitiesMarketing is an exciting and fast-paced career choice with a range of job opportunities. If you are interested in this field, you should be able to find a job that suits you.

Careers: • Marketing Manager • Brand Manager • Digital Marketer

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Available Courses

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NATED Marketing Management Courses

Want to earn a credible qualification? Our NATED Marketing Management is accredited by the Department of Higher Education (DHET). You need matric or NQF level 4 equivalent to apply. Once you have completed all three courses and 18 months of practical work, you will receive your National Diploma.

Subjects:• Entrepreneurship and Business Management N4• Marketing Management N4

• Management Communication N4• Computer Practice N4

Marketing ManagementN4

This N4 Marketing Management course serves as an introduction and gives you a solid foundation in marketing. Learn the basic skills in communication, management and computer practice.

Duration: 12 months

Marketing Management N5

This N5 Marketing Management course is the second step to getting your National Diploma in Marketing Management. Build on the knowledge and skills you have already acquired with this course.

Duration: 24 months

Subjects:• Entrepreneurship and Business Management N4• Marketing Management N4• Management Communication N4• Computer Practice N4

• Entrepreneurship and Business Management N5• Marketing Management N5• Sales Management N5• Computer Practice N5

Marketing Management N6

You’re one more course away from achieving your National Diploma! This N6 Marketing Management course gives you the chance to build on what you already know and introduces you to a few new topics.

Duration: 36 months

Subjects:• Entrepreneurship and Business Management N4• Marketing Management N4• Management Communication N4• Computer Practice N4• Entrepreneurship and Business Management N5

• Marketing Management N5• Sales Management N5• Computer Practice N5• Marketing Management N6• Sales Management N6• Marketing Communication N6• Marketing Research N6

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Available Courses

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Marketing Management Provider Programme

Don’t have matric but really want to study marketing management? Our Marketing Management Provider Programme aims to equip you with the skills you need in a shorter time period. All you need to apply is be able to read, write and understand English.

Subjects:• Introduction to Business English• Organisational Communication

• Direct Marketing Techniques

Marketing Management Short Course

Get an introduction to all things to do with marketing. Learn how to use marketing techniques, as well as how to manage the marketing resources of a company.

Marketing Management Certificate Course

Level up with this certificate course! It will teach you all about risk management and how to conduct a need analysis and manage a campaign.

Duration: 4 months

Duration: 8 months

Subjects:• Introduction to Business English• Organisational Communication• Direct Marketing Techniques

• Conducting a Need Analysis• Risk Management

Marketing Management Comprehensive Course

Marketing is an exciting and fast-paced career choice with a range of job opportunities. If you are interested in this field, you should be able to find a job that suits you.

Duration: 12 months

Subjects:• Introduction to Business English• Organisational Communication• Direct Marketing Techniques• Conducting a Need Analysis

• Risk Management• Influencing Others• Strategic Decision Making

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Think you have what it takes to manage and train the staff in your workplace? Then starting a career in HR is exactly the path you need to follow. Our Human Resource Management Courses will teach you the skills needed as well as improve your organisational, communication, and management skills.

We offer both accredited courses, as well as a provider programme in Human Resource Management.

Human Resource Management

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Human Resource Management Career OpportunitiesThere is always a high demand for HR professionals in the workplace. They ensure that all staff related issues are handled in an effective manner. Our courses will allow you to have a successful career in the HR field.

Careers: • HR Manager• Recruiter• HR Consultant

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Available Courses

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NATED Human Resource Management Courses

Want to earn a credible qualification? Our NATED Human Resource Management is accredited by the Department of Higher Education (DHET). You need matric or NQF level 4 equivalent to apply. Once you have completed all three courses and 18 months of practical work, you will receive your National Diploma.

Subjects:• Entrepreneurship and Business Management N4• Personnel Management N4

• Management Communication N4• Computer Practice N4 or Introductory Computer Practice N4

Human Resource Management N4

Learn the tricks of the trade on business practices and managing staff as well as effective communication in the workplace. This course will also allow you to improve your computer skills.

Duration: 12 months

Human Resource Management N5

Learn how to successfully train personnel and new recruits in the workplace. This course will also teach you all about labour relations acts and help you brush up on your computer skills.

Duration: 24 months

Subjects:• Entrepreneurship and Business Management N4• Personnel Management N4• Management Communication N4• Computer Practice N4 or Introductory Computer Practice N4

• Personnel Management N5• Personnel Training N5• Labour Relations N5• Computer Practice N5 or Computer Practice N4

Human Resource Management N6

Become a skilled HR professional with us. Advance your skills in training and managing personnel in the company. This will improve productivity within the workplace. Complete this course and you will receive your National Diploma.

Duration: 36 months

Subjects:• Entrepreneurship and Business Management N4• Personnel Management N4• Management Communication N4• Computer Practice N4 or Introductory Computer Practice N4• Personnel Management N5• Personnel Training N5

• Labour Relations N5• Computer Practice N5 or Computer Practice N4• Personnel Management N6• Personnel Training N6• Labour Relations N6• Computer Practice N6 or Computer Practice N5

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Human Resource Management Provider Programme

We also offer Human Resource Management Skills programmes. These courses will teach you the skills needed to complete your duties in your HR Career.

Subjects:• Introduction to Business English• Organisational Communication

• Organisational Skills

Human Resource Management Short Course

This entry course serves as the first step in starting your career as an HR professional. Improve your organisational skills that will enable you to complete your work effectively.

Human Resource Management Certificate Course

This course will teach you how to manage the issues of staff from various backgrounds. It will also teach you how to train and coach staff in the workplace

Duration: 4 months

Duration: 8 months

Subjects:• Introduction to Business English• Organisational Communication• Organisational Skills

• Diversity• Coaching

Human Resource Management Comprehensive Course

This advanced level course will help you record and help improve the performance of staff in the workplace. This course will also teach you how to adapt to change, allowing for growth in your company.

Duration: 12 months

Subjects:• Introduction to Business English• Organisational Communication• Organisational Skills• Diversity

• Coaching• Performance Management• Change Management

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Do you enjoy working with numbers? Would you like a sustainable career with great benefits? Then these Financial Management Courses are exactly what you need. It will give you the skills required to kickstart your career.

We offer both accredited courses, as well as a provider programme in Human Resource Management.

Financial Management Courses

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Financial Management Career Opportunities

As a Financial manager you will have several career opportunities available to you. This is because you will be able to work in almost any industry. You also won’t have to worry about your job not being needed as it is an essential part of any business.

Careers: • Financial Manager • Senior Financial Manager

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Available Courses

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Subjects:• Financial Accounting N4• Computerised Financial Systems N4

• Entrepreneurship N4• Management Communication N4

Financial Management N4

Go through only 4 subjects which will equip you with accredited skills with this N4 Financial Management course. Gain data entry skills, computerised accounting skills and many more.

Duration: 12 months

NATED Financial Management Courses

Nated Financial Management Courses are recognised by other institutions and employers. These courses aim to test your knowledge and provide you with new skills and expand your knowledge.

Financial Management N5

Achieve a National N Certificate with this N5 Financial Management Course. Here you’ll find out what it takes to be an entrepreneur and new management skills.

Duration: 24 months

Subjects:• Financial Accounting N4• Computerised Financial Systems N4• Entrepreneurship N4• Management Communication N4• Financial Accounting N5

• Computerised Financial Systems N5• Entrepreneurship N5• Cost and Management Accounting N5

Financial Management N6

This is your final step to becoming a professional financial manager. You will have a comprehensive look at the subjects you have previously studied. Once you have completed your course, you will need to complete an 18 month practical.

Duration: 36 months

Subjects:• Financial Accounting N4• Computerised Financial Systems N4• Entrepreneurship N4• Management Communication N4• Financial Accounting N5• Computerised Financial Systems N5• Entrepreneurship N5

• Cost and Management Accounting N5• Financial Accounting N6• Computerised Financial Systems N6• Entrepreneurship N6• Cost and Management Accounting N6

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Available Courses

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Financial Management Provider Programmes

These financial management courses have been developed by our in house experts. They are designed to give you the skills you need to excel at a career in financial management, and gain a better understanding of what it takes to be a financial manager.

Subjects:• Introduction to Business English• Organisational Communication

• Financial Management: Basic

Financial Management Short Course

You can start your journey to being a professional with this introductory Financial Management short course. This course will give you the basic skills needed to start your career.

Financial Management Certificate Course

This is the second level in your journey. In this Financial Management certificate course you will go through 4 subjects. Each of which aim to give you understanding of the concepts that you will go through once you start your job.

Duration: 4 months

Duration: 8 months

Subjects:• Introduction to Business English• Organisational Communication• Financial Management: Basic

• Budgeting• Risk Management

Financial Management Comprehensive Course

The final course on your journey is the Financial Management comprehensive course. Your subjects will give you in-depth knowledge on what you need to know when working as a financial manager. These skills will make you employable and increase your credibility.

Duration: 12 months

Subjects:• Organisational Communication• Financial Management: Basic• Budgeting• Risk Management

• Financial Management: Advanced• Strategic Decision Making

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Bookkeepers are like the engine that keeps every company going. Without them, no business would be able to successfully operate. Studying our Bookkeeping courses will make you a valuable addition to any company you join!

We offer both accredited courses, as well as a provider programme in Accounting.

Accounting Courses

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Accounting Career Opportunities

As a Financial manager you will have several career opportunities available to you. This is because you will be able to work in almost any industry. You also won’t have to worry about your job not being needed as it is an essential part of any business.

Careers: • Financial Manager • Senior Financial Manager

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Certified Senior Bookkeeping: ICB Certificate

Expand your knowledge and continue your studies with this second level course. After completion, you will know how financial statements work and learn about cost and management accounting.

Duration: 24 months

Subjects:• Introduction to Business English• Bookkeeping to Trial Balance• Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns• Computerised Bookkeeping

• Business Literacy• Financial Statements• Cost and Management Accounting

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Subjects:• Introduction to Business English• Bookkeeping to Trial Balance• Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns

• Computerised Bookkeeping• Business Literacy

Junior Bookkeeper Course: ICB National CertificateThis introductory course is a good starting point. You don’t need matric to enrol, only grade 10. Learn more about bookkeeping, business literacy and payroll.

Duration: 16 months

Financial Accounting CoursesWe offer Accounting Courses in partnership with the ICB. For these courses you don’t need to have a matric to get started. You can enrol with your grade 10 report, and become an accounting professional within a few months.

Certified Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma

Become a bookkeeping and accounting expert after completing this course. There is a research project you need to complete, and you will learn about financial reporting and regulatory frameworks.

Duration: 36 months

Subjects:• Introduction to Business English• Bookkeeping to Trial Balance• Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns• Computerised Bookkeeping• Business Literacy• Financial Statements• Cost and Management Accounting• Income Tax Returns• Business Law and Accounting Control

• Corporate Strategy• Management Accounting Control Systems• Financial Reporting and Regulatory Frameworks• Research Theory and Practice (by short dissertation; Topic: Financial Accounting)

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Technical Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma

Explore your options and specialise in the Technical Financial Accounting field. You will learn how to do income tax returns, and broaden your knowledge on Business Law and Accounting Control.

Duration: 28 months

Subjects:• Introduction to Business English• Bookkeeping to Trial Balance• Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns• Computerised Bookkeeping• Business Literacy

• Financial Statements• Cost and Management Accounting• Income Tax Returns• Business Law and Accounting Control

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Financial Management Provider Programmes

These financial management courses have been developed by our in house experts. They are designed to give you the skills you need to excel at a career in financial management, and gain a better understanding of what it takes to be a financial manager.

Subjects:• Introduction to Business English• Organisational Communication

• Financial Management: Basic

Financial Management Short Course

You can start your journey to being a professional with this introductory Financial Management short course. This course will give you the basic skills needed to start your career.

Financial Management Certificate Course

This is the second level in your journey. In this Financial Management certificate course you will go through 4 subjects. Each of which aim to give you understanding of the concepts that you will go through once you start your job.

Duration: 4 months

Duration: 8 months

Subjects:• Introduction to Business English• Organisational Communication• Financial Management: Basic

• Budgeting• Risk Management

Financial Management Comprehensive Course

The final course on your journey is the Financial Management comprehensive course. Your subjects will give you in-depth knowledge on what you need to know when working as a financial manager. These skills will make you employable and increase your credibility.

Duration: 12 months

Subjects:• Organisational Communication• Financial Management: Basic• Budgeting• Risk Management

• Financial Management: Advanced• Strategic Decision Making

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Public Sector Accounting Programmes

Assist local government with their financial management by becoming a key player in the field. You can do so with our courses. These courses will equip you with industry specific skills to help you perform your daily duties. Apply to study for this court with a statement of your grade 11 results.

Subjects:• Introduction to Business English• Bookkeeping to Trial Balance• Public Accounting Administration

• Computerised Bookkeeping• Business Literacy

Public Sector AccountingICB National Certificate

Kick off the course by learning the basics of accounting. You will learn more about Public Accounting Administration, and become familiar with computerised bookkeeping.

Duration: 16 months

Public Sector Accounting ICB Diploma

Broaden your knowledge a little more. This course will teach you about the technical accounting concepts, corporate strategy, and financial reporting.

Duration: 26 months

Subjects:• Introduction to Business English• Bookkeeping to Trial Balance• Public Accounting Administration• Computerised Bookkeeping• Business Literacy• Financial Statements• Cost and Management Accounting• Technical Public Accounting

• Business Law and Accounting Control• Corporate Strategy• Management Accounting Control Systems• Financial Reporting and Regulatory Frameworks

Financial AccountingICB National Diploma

Become an expert in your field. This course requires you to finish a research theory and practice task, while you learn about key accounting principles.

Duration: 36 months

Subjects:• Introduction to Business English• Bookkeeping to Trial Balance• Public Accounting Administration• Computerised Bookkeeping• Business Literacy• Financial Statements• Cost and Management Accounting• Technical Public Accounting• Business Law and Accounting Control

• Corporate Strategy• Management Accounting Control Systems• Financial Reporting and Regulatory Frameworks• Research Theory and Practice (by short dissertation; topic: Public Accounting)

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CIMA Courses

CIMA stands for the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. This professional accounting body has partnered with us to bring you quality education. There are no specific entry requirements, and students will gain valuable skills and knowledge to enter the accounting career field.

Subjects:• Fundamentals of Business Economics• Fundamentals of Management Accounting

• Fundamentals of Financial Accounting• Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law

CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting

This course lays the foundation. Don’t have any knowledge on how the commerce world works? Not to worry. This course teaches you the fundamentals of business, economics, management and financial accounting, ethics and more.

Duration: 4 months

CIMA Operational Certificate Course

Expand your knowledge with this second level CIMA course. This course prepares you for a more senior role with subjects like Organisational Management, Management Accounting, and Financial Reporting and Taxation.

Duration: 8 months

Subjects:• E1 Organisational Management• P1 Management Accounting

• F1 Financial Reporting and Taxation

CIMA Managerial Level Course

This course aims to equip students with advanced managerial skills. Your subjects include Project and Relationship Management, and Advanced Financial Reporting.

CIMA Strategic Level Course

This course aims to equip students with advanced managerial skills. Your subjects include Project and Relationship Management, and Advanced Financial Reporting.

Duration: 12 months

Duration: 12 months

Subjects:• Advanced Management Accounting• Project and Relationship Management

• Advanced Financial Reporting• Managerial Level Case Study

Subjects:• Risk Management• Strategic Management

• Financial Strategy• Strategic Level Case Study

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WE MAKE IT EASY TO GET STARTED. We keep our registration process as simple as possible so that you can get started on what matters. Your studies are our priority and we understand that the sooner you can start, the better it is for you.

How To Register

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THAT’S ALL! IT REALLY IS THAT SIMPLE!

There are two ways you can register for our courses.

Option 1: OnlineStep 1: Go to https://skillsacademy.co.za/ Step 2: Click on “Contact Us”Step 3: Fill in the form with all the required detailsStep 4: One of our consultants will get back to you to help your with your application.

Option 2: TelephoneYou can also call ustoll-free on 0800 39 00 27 and one of our consultants will help you over the phone.

Complete Your RegistrationIn 4 Easy Steps.

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Call us toll-free 0800 39 00 27

We look forward to hearing from you!

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