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Learn how to manage hazards and risks in the workplace with our specialist short course in Occupational Health and Safety Management.
This course focuses on the legislation that governs public administration and the role of public administration in government.
Master the role of an office administrator with this short course. Learn how to plan, organise and lead the administrative function of any office.
Understand essential management principles and practices while discovering the fundamentals of related business areas.
Develop integrated knowledge and skills in the main areas of HR for efficient personnel management and development in any modern organisation.
Gain practical capabilities in Human Resource Management that can be applied to maximise performance and growth in any organisation.
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Explore the principles, concepts and techniques that underlie the effective management of logistics and transportation in the supply chain.
Learn how to manage hazards and risks in the workplace with our specialist short course in Occupational Health and Safety Management.
Gain foundational knowledge of government and governance; focusing on the paradigm shifts in the disciplines, various public sector skills, service, and ethics.
Qualifications
Choose from a variety of NQF Level 5 Higher Certificates.
Gain foundational knowledge of government and governance; focusing on the paradigm shifts in the disciplines, various public sector skills, service, and ethics.
Understand essential management principles and practices while discovering the fundamentals of related business areas.
Develop integrated knowledge and skills in the main areas of HR for efficient personnel management and development in any modern organisation.
Short courses
Fast-track your skills development with courses from a few weeks to a few months.
From VAT and trial balances to journals and inventory management, this bookkeeping course will teach you the essentials of bookkeeping for business.
Gain a comprehensive introduction to the world of finance with this fundamental short course, perfect for those studying finance for the first time.
Gain practical capabilities in Human Resource Management that can be applied to maximise performance and growth in any organisation.
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More about distance learning
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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