Every organisation needs people who can plan its activities, coordinate its resources and help different departments work towards shared goals. These responsibilities form part of business management. So, what is business management, and what can you expect to learn when Read More …
An organised office does not run by accident. Meetings need to be scheduled, information must reach the right people, records have to remain accessible and everyday requests need to be handled efficiently. Office administrators help bring these activities together. So, Read More …
Not having a Matric certificate does not prevent you from learning business skills. Several distance-learning courses allow South African students to begin with no formal school qualification, while others accept Grade 10 or Grade 11 as an entry point. You Read More …
You do not always need to commit to several years of study to develop useful business knowledge. A short course allows you to concentrate on a particular subject and complete your studies within a more manageable period. Short business courses Read More …
Business courses can take anything from a few months to several years to complete. The actual duration depends on the type of course, the number of subjects and the level of study involved. A focused short course may take approximately Read More …
Studying business while working full-time can be demanding, but the two responsibilities do not always have to compete. Your job can provide a familiar setting in which to understand business concepts, while distance learning can give you greater control over Read More …
Distance learning gives you the opportunity to study without attending daily classes at a physical campus. Your course material is provided for you to work through from home, and you communicate with the college using the available support channels. This Read More …
Distance learning gives students the flexibility to study away from a traditional classroom. Course material may be supplied in printed textbooks, digital documents or a combination of both. Some programmes also use online platforms for communication, assessments and additional learning Read More …
Assessments give you an opportunity to show what you have understood from your course. They may take the form of written assignments, calculations, case studies, reports, multiple-choice questions or practical tasks. Good preparation begins before you start writing. You need Read More …
ery sentence from a textbook. Effective notes highlight the ideas that matter, explain difficult concepts in clearer language and make it easier to prepare for assessments. They can be handwritten, typed or created using a combination of physical and digital Read More …