Short courses aim to introduce new skills or enhance existing ones in a focused way to fill particular skills gaps. They are designed to achieve specific outcomes and be applicable in the workplace. Distance learning allows one to complete short courses from anywhere through online academic support. The main advantages are flexibility to work at your own pace without taking time off or incurring travel costs. One should choose courses that address skills needed for their current or future jobs. Short courses provide formal certification and allow one to improve skills for career advancement in a short time period.

2. What Are Short Courses?
They are:
Aimed at introducing new skills or enhancing existing skills.
Designed to achieve specific outcomes.
Frequently used to fill particular skills gaps.
Focused on providing skills that can be applied in the workplace.

3. Short CoursesShort Courses viavia DistanceDistance
LearningLearning
What is distance learning?
•A form of education where you don’t attend classes
•Allows you to complete you studies from anywhere
•Gives you access to academic support via telephone, e-mail, post
and instant messaging

4. Advantages of doing a ShortAdvantages of doing a Short
Course via Distance Learning?Course via Distance Learning?
You don’t need to take time
off work to attend classes You save money by not having
to incur travelling costs
You work through the course
material at your own pace You study in any location
that is convenient for you

5. Questions to answer beforeQuestions to answer before
choosing the right course:choosing the right course:
What skills are needed to be more
successful in my current job?
Which of my existing skills could
be improved?
Do I need new skills in order to
be promoted to the next level?
Which skills would help me to grow in
my position?
Which skills will make my CV more
attractive to new employers?

6. You willYou will NOTNOT have a problem studyinghave a problem studying
via distance learning if you:via distance learning if you:
•Are looking for a flexible study option.
•Can work independently.
•Are self-disciplined and self-motivated.
•Aren’t easily distracted.
•Are good at setting your own goals.
•Don’t mind missing out on the social aspect of a class
environment.

7. A Short Course will allow youA Short Course will allow you
to:to:
Become a better employee by
acquiring new skills
Update or enhance your existing
skills
Obtain formal recognition for a skill that
you already have
Prepare for a possible promotion or new job role
Acquire skills that will help you
perform better in your current job
Acquire the skills that are needed to
start up your own business
Learn a specific skill in a short period
of time

8. Similarities between short courses and diplomas:

9. Differences between short courses and diplomas:

10. Should I be nervous about studyingShould I be nervous about studying
a short course?a short course?
There is no reason why you should be nervous about
studying a short course. Distance learning short courses
are designed to be flexible and easy to follow.
Good distance learning institutions, such as Skills
Academy, will even provide you with access to academic
support from a tutor via various communication channels.

11. What will I receive after finishingWhat will I receive after finishing
my short course?my short course?
A short course will help you to learn new skills in a short
period of time. If you study through Skills Academy, you
will also receive a short course certificate upon
successful completion of your studies.

12. Short Courses offered at SkillsShort Courses offered at Skills
Academy:Academy:
Computer Courses Events Management
Hospitality & Tourism Photography
Safety & Security
Management
Courses
Decorating and Design
Project Management
Wedding Planning
Secretarial Courses
Sport & Fitness
Bookkeeping
Workplace Skills
Childcare
Beauty Therapy

13. How do I get more information?
or visit our website:
www.skillsacademy.co.za