Frequently Asked Questions

When you choose to start studying a course, it is important to know that you are signed up with a reputable college. You will need to be registered with a college that has been through the accreditation process so that your potential employers will recognise your qualification and know that you can bring something to the table when you join their team. When a training institution is inspected for its accreditation, the accrediting body looks at the ability of the training institution to successfully offer the course for which they are being accredited. This means they look at the structures, venues, study materials, financial health, tax status and BEE status as part of the accrediting process.

Skills Academy has passed these and all the other accreditation requirements in full, check out our accreditation in full here: Accreditation

Home Study has been around forever but now with the amazing advances in technology it’s even easier than ever before. There are many advantages to studying from home such as:

• You can study and work at the same time
• You do not have to travel every day
• You can take care of your children while you study
• You can study at your own pace
• You can save money

If you missed out on your opportunity to get a Matric Certificate, then there are many other options for study. Some of them are promoted as “Matric Equivalent” qualifications. So before you sign up for a Matric Equivalent Qualification, you must make sure you understand how such a qualification compares to a Matric Certificate.There are many institutions that can offer a quality curriculum and assessment in accordance with the regulations of the government. These institutions need to be registered with the Independent Examinations Board (IEB), and students need to meet the entrance requirements of the institution.  Contact Umalusi here: www.umalusi.org.za to find out which Adult Based Education and Training Institution is best for you.

You have discovered the career of your dreams, now you need a degree to get the job, but you didn’t finish your Matric. If you do not have a Matric don’t worry you are not alone in this, if you want to apply for a degree through institutions such as UNISA, don’t worry, there is still hope for you. If you don’t meet the minimum admission requirements for the degree that you want to study, you can start with a relevant lower-level qualification, such as a higher certificate or diploma, and from there you can apply for a degree course and then work through the admission requirements for each level of qualification

Construction project management involves the planning, coordination, and control over the various tasks involved in construction projects. This could include different types of construction projects, like agricultural, residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, heavy civil, and environmental. Construction is a very specific field so you will need to know about building codes, plans, and specs, however, the basic of project management are the same as in any other field so you can start off by studying a simple project management course.

If you have very little computer knowledge you can start with the basics and build your way up to an adavanced qualification. We offer basic qualification ranging from PC rep[ait and Microsoft courses all the way up to the more advanced fundamentals courses. Try one of these courses to get your started:

• MTA – Software Development Fundamentals Certification
• MTA HTML5 Application Development Fundamentals
• MTA Networking Fundamentals Certification
• MTA Security Fundamentals Certification

Skills Academy offers a selection of internationally recognised computer qualifications from CompTIA. You can study courses that range from cloud computing to networking to database management to security. To find out more about our great selection of computer courses go here: Computer Courses

Who is the ICBA? The ICBA is the Institute of Bookkeepers and Accountants and focuses on professional membership. The ICBA is the professional body of which you can become a member if you are successful in your studies and they represent a way to get professional recognition for your studies and your work experience. Need to know more about how the ICB and the ICBA fot together? Have a look at our ICBA page here: ICBA

Yes! It is so easy to study with the ICB from home. You simply need to regsiter for an ICB course through as approved ICB provider college such as Skills Academy. If you want to make sure that a college is registered with the ICB then you can check details here: ICB Providers