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Carving new pathways with career-boosting short courses
In the words of Albert Einstein: “Intellectual growth should commence at birth, and cease only at death.” It’s not an easy task to reinvent yourself at work, once you find yourself in a...
Skills development for the job you want
How to find the right job for you with qualifications and experience in your field of expertise will go a long way toward your success… unless your last performance review read, “Does not play...
Career Advice for School Leavers – The Final Bell
For many matriculants, the final day of school feels a lot like the end of a 12-year prison sentence. The bell rings one last time on over a decade of ups and downs, raging hormones, detention...
Can you attribute qualities to left brain vs. right brain in education?
In the 1960’s, a doctor named Roger W. Sperry started cutting people’s brains in half to cure epilepsy. That might sound crazy to most, but it was the 60’s after all, and as it turns out… it...
Training for ETD practitioners
Training for aspiring ETD practitioners is becoming increasingly popular among professionals, where the Government continues to rally the development of skills in a fast-developing country like...
Moving into the digital age and how technology will affect jobs
One of the most mind-bending challenges of today’s workforce in South Africa is understanding how technology will change the future of work. In fact, analysts have predicted that 65% of children...
We Need Great Teachers Who Are Masters of Their Craft
“Better than a thousand days of diligent study, is one day with a great teacher.” ~Japanese Proverb It takes more than pure knowledge to be a great teacher. Being able to impart knowledge to a...
Job Trends for the Next 10 Years. Five Industries to Watch
Jobs and career development are a critical component of our society and economy – this is true, globally. Employment gives people purpose and dignity, a sense of achievement and, of course,...
Gap Year Ideas For You To Consider In South Africa
Long gone are the days when a gap year was just something you heard from your favourite television series. It is no longer an idea only learners from affluent backgrounds planned on doing, but...
Three Tips To Help You Become More Confident At Work
Having the capability to fulfil your duties in the workplace is vital to professional achievement and satisfaction. But that will be for naught if you do not have any confidence to back up your...
Four Tips On How To Balance Studies and Working
For many career men and women that are thinking about registering to study, their main concern is whether they will handle the demands from their job and education simultaneously. There are also...
Some Tips On How To Study Effectively For Exams
Preparation is paramount to succeeding in exams and getting high test scores. But preparation does not start a month or two before the final exams but at the beginning of the year. Taking time to...
Writing finals this year? Here are the most effective studying methods to get you those A’s!
Preparing for final exams can be a nightmare. Endless nights of burning the candle at both ends in order to cram everything into your head leaves you a walking zombie, and no closer to getting...
Tips on How To Manage To Study While Working Full Time
Sometimes, it may be necessary to work full time and study to work your way through college or get that degree you need to improve your career path. Although hard, it can be done with a bit of...
Five tips to Increase Your Confidence in The Workplace
Starting a new job can be daunting, especially if it is your first office job ever. Most offices are fraught with politics and other distractions to take your mind off your work. Keeping your...
How to Prepare Yourself for The Future of Work
Every passing day, the world as we know it evolves. From the way we communicate to the way workplaces operate, the age of technology continues to change our approach to work. However, this idea...
Scientifically Proven Ways to Study Better for Prelims
It’s that time of the year again. Preliminary exams are in full swing for matric candidates, and stress levels are cranked all the way up in the warm-up to finals. A new group goes through this...
What Is A Moderator? (Spoiler: It’s NOT The Same As An Assessor)
Every learning and training environment has specific Quality Assurance (QA) measures and standards which they apply during learning and assessment to ensure they get the best outputs and results...
7 Hacks to Try If You Want to Make It in Life
Take a look around you. Are you alone or surrounded by people? Either way, chances are that at least one person in the vicinity is thinking about how they’ll achieve success in their life right...
Employee Training And Development And Why It’s So Important
Running a company or organisation is serious business. From creating sustainable employee processes to recruiting the right people to do a job, there’s a lot you need to do to stay afloat....
Promote Workplace Productivity With These 5 Tips
Productivity is a crucial component of any thriving work environment. It’s easy to take it for granted while things run as they should, but the moment there’s a tight deadline or work backlog,...
Breaking Down NQF Levels In SA: Full Qualifications From Start To Finish
Reaching the end of your high school years can be both daunting and exciting. On the one hand, you may start working immediately and become independent while you figure out which career path...
5 Key Tips On How To Get A Promotion At Work By Upskilling
Nobody wants to reach a lull or grow stagnant in their career. Upward mobility is an important element of any work environment, but how do you secure the opportunity to grow in your particular...
Learn When and How it Suits You With Our Online Short Courses
An alternative to traditional learning, online short courses have gained popularity across the globe. It offers numerous advantages, such as easy retention and a laid-back flexible learning...
Five Ways to Further Your Career by Taking A Short Course
Although there are many ways you could improve your career, most options would require you to spend extra time and money to do so. We offer you a rewarding option that’s both affordable and saves...
Online Education, The Future of Learning?
Businesses and employees alike can no longer ignore how important the evolution of upskilling and reskilling has become – and it’s something that applies across all industries and...
Tips On How To Upskill Your Workforce
If a certain skill set is lacking in your organisation, it makes more sense to train a current employee to acquire it rather than to find a new person from scratch who already has the skill....
Why You Should Consider Taking A Short Course After School
If you’ve just finished matric, you’re probably under pressure. Not everyone knows what to do after high school, and it can feel like you’re supposed to decide how you want to spend the rest of...
How To Become A Leader In The Workplace
Close your eyes and think of the hierarchy at your place of work. Who do you see in which position? The likelihood is that there’s a clear pattern where age is concerned. Usually, leadership...
Consider These 4 Online & Classroom Based Alternatives For Your Future
The world is changing every day and with it, so are many of the ideas that influence how we choose to live our lives and we now have online classroom-based activities to help get us where we need...
E-Learning 101: All You Need To Know
Rapid technological developments are a hallmark of living on modern-day planet Earth. More people are starting to work, play and even learn from home using electronic support. Not only are our...
Assessment College: Online Learning Courses From Start To Finish
If there’s a buzzword on everybody’s lips these days, it’s “online learning”. Many of us live our lives plugged into a variety of online platforms daily, using a smartphone, tablet or computer....
6 Reasons Why Online Learning Is Taking Over
Slow down your thoughts and take a look around you for a second. If there are other people in the vicinity, you may start to notice just how consumed they are with doing multiple things at the...
What Is An Assessor And Why You Should Consider Training To Become One
Assessors are the glue which holds the learner and the end-result together. They evaluate the skills and competencies demonstrated and provided by the learner and directly engage in providing...
What Training Do I Need To Become A Facilitator?
Facilitators are needed now more than ever. Learning Facilitators play a significant role in all areas of almost any organisation or group across the world. Learning Facilitators act as the...
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