Study Accredited Courses Without Matric

No matric? No problem! Now you have the opportunity to study accredited courses without matric with our college.

No matric? No problem—study accredited courses without matric and prove that determination matters more than a piece of paper. The skills you’ll gain can open doors to real job opportunities.

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What are Accredited Courses?

Accredited courses are study programmes that meet the standards set by an external examination body. These standards are set by the NQF and ensure that students gain skills that are in demand. It means you stand a better chance of becoming employed or getting a promotion.

Study Accredited Courses Without Matric

If you need an entry into a career, you need the skills that will allow you to fulfil your duties. Now matric is a great way to get started. But you can still be successful without it. Below you can find accredited courses you can study without matric.

ICB Courses

Enter the world of business and finance with our ICB Courses. These programmes are great study options for business managers, bookkeepers and accountants. It aims to teach you a variety of skills. This includes trial balances and transactions, to business literacy. ICB courses you can study without matric include:

CourseCourse Description
Financial Accounting CoursesLearn how to work with money and understand how businesses keep track of it. You’ll learn how to read and write down numbers correctly, check if the money adds up, and make smart choices with money. This course is great if you want to be a bookkeeper or accountant one day.
Business Management CoursesThis course teaches you how to run a business and be a good leader. You’ll learn how to manage people, make smart plans, and help a business grow. It’s a great choice if you want to be a manager or even start your own business.
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Get Ahead With ICB Exemptions

As you can see, there’s no catch stopping you from studying with us. But there definitely are benefits that will help you stay ahead. And these are exemptions. There are both ICB exemptions available to you. If you qualify, your previous qualification and experience will give you the boost you need.

Accredited ICB Student Testimonials

“I have previously studied with Skills Academy ,getting very good service, that is the reason why I enrolled with Skills again to study my ICB accounting further with the Academy. I want to give a huge shout out to Penina Mcube who was prepared to help me resolve an urgent query I had. She went the extra mile and was even prepared to help me , though it was evening and way past office hours. I will recommend Skills academy to anyone who wants to study from home part time.” – Bernadine Bond-Taylor

“The best and affordable institute. They make distance learning very easy. I only started with Mathematics last month and the tutor Mr Tsepang Tumahole has been doing a great job so far. Thank you skills academy you are the best Distance learning institute” – Thabile Ndonyela

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Early childhood
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Adult Matric
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Professional secretary
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HR Management
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Carine van der Westhuizen
Beauty Therapy
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Shahida Dawson
Shahida Dawson
Financial Accounting
If you want professional, efficient and friendly service, Skills Academy is the institution to go to!
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Taryn Duplessis
Beauty Therapy
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Wilma Kok
Adult Matric
Skills Academy is a good college, as you get fast, efficient and brilliant service. Their staff are very friendly when they are assisting you. They always call to make sure that everything is okay, or ask whether you need help with something.
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Junior Bookkeeping
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Kebalipile
Crime Investigation
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Kholeka Nqobile Xintolo
Child Psychology
You are fast and patient. Very resourceful as help through landlines are always available. Good learning structures with group and team classes. Very consistent and always there when you need anything regarding your studies.
Catherine Harland
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Educare N4
Definitely worth it. The courses that are available are great and the service even better.
Nonhlanhla Sarah
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HR Management
Skills Academy is the best because they give you the best education and they are always there ready to help you in everything that you don't understand.
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Mpho Vilakazi
Child Day Care
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Educare N6
Good communication, helpful when you need help and the books are delivered on time.
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Zandisiwe
IT
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Zanele Kopo
HR Management N6
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Sifiso
Interior Design and Decorating
To anyone who would like to improve his/her career, whether you do have your grade 12 certificate or not, Skills Academy is the right institution to improve your career and even your life in general. The reason is that you do everything online, and you can work while studying at your own pace.
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Tshepho SBusiness Management
First time I know about Skills Academy I never have a doubt to start my studies with them, I have passion and currently studying on one of their courses which is Business Management Program, the support is there when needed, I'll always recommend it to someone who's willing to change their future for better through business studies.
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Stand out From the Crowd With Accredited Courses

Ready to gain in demand skills and study accredited courses without matric? Well don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study with us. Contact our experts on how to get started. You can:

  • Call us on 0800 39 00 27 – it’s free
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Frequently Asked Questions

You don’t need a Senior Certificate to study some great courses. You can choose courses like Financial Accounting or Business Management. These courses teach you real skills so you can start working and build your future.

If you passed Grade 11, you can start learning right away. Courses like ICB Business Management and Financial Accounting are made for you. They help you grow your skills and get ready for a good job.

NQF means National Qualifications Framework. It’s a way to show how hard or advanced a course is. The higher the NQF number, the more skills and learning the course gives you.

To check if a course is accredited, you can ask the college or visit the website of the people who check courses, like QCTO or ICB. If a course is accredited, it means it meets all the right rules. It’s a safe and smart choice for your future.

You can still find good jobs without matric. You could work as a beauty therapist, office assistant, cashier or in a call centre. With the right course, you can learn the skills you need and find a job that fits you.

Last Updated: 29 July 2025

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