What you need to know
Entrance Requirements
Skills Academy prioritizes learning for all -regardless of age or current qualifications. This is why there are no specific requirements to enrol into the Small Business Management Short Course Certificate programme. Anyone can enrol.
This programme is offered in English. Therefore, students who wish to apply must be able to read, write and understand the langauge.
Accreditation
Skills Academy in partnership with Bellview Institute of Distance Learning offers the Small Business Management Short Course Certificate programme. Bellview is accredited by Quality Council For Trades & Occupations (QCTO) to offer this programme.
Assessment Structure
To pass your course, you need to complete the assignments given to you and a subject test. To pass your assessments you must obtain 50% or higher. You will have plenty of time to prepare and complete these assignments in time. If you fail any of your assessments you can resubmit as many times without any extra charge.
Plan your studies accordingly. Here’s important information regarding registration:
Registration Period:
February – May/June exam
August – October/November exam
Subject Outcomes
Keen to know what you will learn with our Small Business Management Short Course Certificate Programme? Solidify your career in management with us. Here’s what you can expect to learn:
| Subject | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication |
● This subject focuses on advanced communication skills required in a business
environment.
● Students learn effective report writing, presentation techniques, conflict resolution, and team communication. ● Emphasis is placed on strategic communication, intercultural sensitivity, and digital communication platforms. ● By the end of the course, students can confidently manage workplace communication and develop strategies to improve organizational effectiveness |
| Personnel Management: Basic |
● This subject provides a foundational understanding of human resource management
principles.
● It includes recruitment and selection, performance appraisal systems, employee motivation, and workplace diversity. ● The course prepares students to handle personnel functions effectively and align them with organizational goals, ensuring a productive and harmonious work environment |
Study Upgrade
Want to become an all-rounder in your career field? With us there is ample opportunity to gain more knowledge. Once you have completed the Small Business Short Course Certificate you can move onto the Small Business Certificate Course.