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Easily balance work, life and studies with our structured approach to learning.  Choose from a range of short courses or qualifications and take your career to new heights. 

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Qualifications

Choose from a variety of NQF Level 5 Higher Certificates and an NQF Level 6 Diploma.

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    Higher Certificate in Marketing Management

    Gain the competencies to develop a marketing strategy and implement a technology-driven integrated marketing communication plan.

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    Higher Certificate in Public Administration and Management

    Gain foundational knowledge of government and governance; focusing on the paradigm shifts in the disciplines, various public sector skills, service, and ethics.

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    Public Management, Qualifications

    Higher Certificate in Local Governance

    Gain integrated knowledge and expertise in policy making, strategy, leadership and service delivery within the field of Local Governance.

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Short Course Programmes

Fast-track your skills development with courses from several weeks – several months.

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  • Human Resources, Short Courses

    Labour Relations

    Learn how to interpret South Africa’s labour laws and better manage all aspects of employee and employer relations including dispute resolution.

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  • Human Resources, Short Courses

    HIV/AIDS Workplace Policy and Practice

    Learn best practices for HIV/AIDS workplace policies and how to design and monitor an HIV/AIDS workplace wellness programme.

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    Logistics and Transportation Management

    Explore the principles, concepts and techniques that underlie the effective management of logistics and transportation in the supply chain.

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Thanks iQ, for making it possible for everyone to study without feeling the financial pressure with your fee structures. The lectures are amazing. Looking forward to the future now…thank you!

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I am grateful to our facilitators who were with us throughout. I’d encourage everyone to take a course with iQ, you will never regret it. Thank you and keep up the good work!

Anna Ivy Masondo

It’s so much easier studying online, downloading all my study guides through my cell phone without a laptop. It’s a good experience for me. This is so easy to do!
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I began my journey with iQ and never looked back. I was promoted from receptionist to admin manageress. I truly believe education paves the way to success.

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Flexible and affordable part-time study


Distance learning has long been the go-to for professionals who want to grow their skills without attending university or campus-based classes. Our distance learning programmes are flexibly designed to suit busy lifestyles. Study on your schedule and keep your family and work commitments while pursuing your career goals.

Another popular benefit is that distance learning requires substantially lower investment, it is one of the most affordable methods of obtaining a qualification or short course certificate.

If you choose to study with iQ Academy, an accredited distance education institution, you will get access to the latest learning technology, the most up-to-date course content, dedicated academic support and free value add life-skills courses. Plus, we offer you tailored payment plans to suit your needs!

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