It’s not easy to juggle daily life, work and studies. Unexpected circumstances can stop you from completing your studies. Yet we’ve go you covered. We allow you to study at your own pace so you can Get Enough Time to Complete Your Course.

Distance Learning College

We are a distance learning college. This means that you have no classes to attend and that you study from home. No need to spend time traveling to and from classes. You will be able to use that time to focus on your studies. The courses we provide through includes:

ICB Courses 

These are business related courses that teach you the tricks of the trade. Skills Academy offers you 5 ICB Courses. Don’t have matric? Not a problem, all you need is grade 11 to register for this course.

National Diploma Courses

These accredited courses are broken into three certificate courses (N4 – N6), making up your national diploma qualification. All you need is matric to enrol in this course.

Provider Programmes

These courses teach you the basic skills needed to complete daily duties in the workplace. These are the useful skills employers seek from staff. All you need is to be able to read and write in English.

Study at Your Own Pace

Skills Academy wants you to complete your course at a pace that is suited to you. Since you don’t have any classes, the way in which you study depends on you. Although our courses have a course duration, it can be used as a guideline.

Take a Break From Your Course

Even though we plan and set up schedules to the best of our ability, there are always unseen problems that can stop us from studying. With Skills Academy, we are with you even in situations like this. 

We allow you to take a break from your studies so you can focus on the circumstances in your life. When you are ready, contact us and continue your studies. No need to start all over. Just pick up where you left off.

How to Study Effectively

We offer many benefits that will help you finish your course successfully. Yet, it will be beneficial to you to plan effectively as well. Below you will find some tips on how to manage your time effectively. This will ensure that you complete your course faster and efficiently within the recommended time.

Plan Effectively

As the saying goes “those who fail to plan, plan to fail”. Set up a schedule that outlines what subjects you will focus on. To plan effectively: 

• Allocate enough time to each subject.
• Focus on a different subject each day.
• Plan revision days to test your memory.

Focus on Important Aspects

Focus on your studies and get your qualification. Spending too much time on things that are not important can be distracting and therefore delay your studies. Things that are distracting includes:

• Social media
• Movies and series
• Video games
• Partying every night

Get Enough Sleep

Sleeping is very important, even when you’re not studying. Limit studying to a few hours a day. You cannot study all day. You will lose focus and that will negatively affect your studies. By getting enough rest, you will be able to face the challenges of the next day in a clear minded way. 

Only pay for the Months you Study

Are your financial situations stopping you from completing your studies? Well those worries are a thing of the past. Even though Skills Academy offers flexible learning, giving you enough time to complete your studies, your fees may be the reason you are not able to finish your course in time.

Well we have the solution for you. No need to pay for the full duration of the course. Pay only for the months you study with us. So if you are enrolled in a course that’s 12 months long, and you complete it in 8 months, you only pay for the 8 months studied. 

Think it can’t get any better. Our other benefits include:

• 30 day money back if you are not happy with our services. 
• Reliable courier services that send your study material to you.
• Online study groups that allow you to share information with fellow students.
• Skilled lecturers and tutors offering help and support.
• No credit checks, so you will be able to enrol with us.

Ready to Learn Valuable Skills That Will Boost Your Career?

Then register with us today. Our course experts are ready to help you start your academic journey with us. 

• Call us for free 0800 39 00 27
• Fill in this form