GetSmarter course portfolio

Uncover your journalistic talent by learning how to write a wide variety of feature articles for publication in magazines, newspapers, websites and blogs.

Gain insight into global trade and learn the practical skills to manage the import and export processes within the South African context.

Understand the best-practice approach to operations and systems thinking, strategising and planning. Learn how to improve the efficiency of the administration, forecasting, financial control, production and distribution services of a business.

Learn how to create and edit images professionally with Adobe Photoshop and discover how to apply these skills to a variety of creative contexts.

Understand how new media has changed the role of the PR professional. Learn the skills required to create and distribute quality content across all media channels as well as how to manage communications with all stakeholders.

Understand how to use the Microsoft Office Suite effectively in the modern office environment. Learn how to create documents in Word, spreadsheets in Excel, presentations in PowerPoint, manage email in Outlook and more.

Develop the core skills required to design and decorate interior spaces and practically apply this knowledge by creating 3D models in SketchUp, an industry standard program.

Learn valuable online copywriting skills required for digital marketing. Create relevant content and gain copywriting skills required for all businesses to communicate, engage and sell effectively.

Be equipped with the practical knowledge and skills needed to confidently and professionally manage the private or commercial letting of residential properties.

Gain the practical knowledge and skills needed to fulfill an important supporting role within the accounting or finance department of any business.

Receive a comprehensive overview of the field of graphic design and learn to execute basic design work using Adobe Illustrator.

Learn how to run the IT function of any business strategically by combining your technical know-how with the management skills needed to align the IT function with strategic goals.

Receive a broad overview into the world of advertising, including how to create your own effective advertising strategy within the broader framework of your existing marketing efforts.

Gain insight into the key concepts of online marketing and the latest trends and tools to manage internal or outsourced online marketing campaigns.

Learn how to successfully manage projects across all industries using the most popular project management tools and techniques.

Learn the practical skills to leverage social media platforms and tools to increase brand awareness, manage your online reputation, and achieve your marketing objectives.

Learn to record, interpret and report everyday financial transactions in order to keep track of essential business finances.

Learn the practical skills to design, manage and market events of any size in the South African context.

Learn the fundamentals of marketing in order to manage your own effective marketing campaigns.

Understand the world of finance and learn how to benefit from applying sound financial principles in your daily operations.

Gain the practical skills needed to successfully integrate all facets of the supply chain into your business.

Understand the South African labour law and its practical application in order to ensure positive working relations.

Learn the practical direct selling skills required for prospecting and closing the sale as well as how to manage and motivate a sales team in today's dynamic business environment.

Gain a solid foundation in professional communication and office management, and learn how to apply these skills to effectively manage tasks in an office environment.

Learn how to operate your digital SLR camera with ease and finesse in order to capture professional photographs.

Gain an in-depth understanding of local and international health and safety standards, as well as the skills to ensure that your company is compliant with relevant legislation.

Learn the practical skills to establish and manage your own guest house in South Africa.

Empower yourself to make better decisions by understanding how an economy works and how it applies to the business environment.

Learn the techniques to write a novel under the mentorship of well-known author, Mike Nicol.

Improve your business writing skills and learn the correct layout, style and content requirements for a variety of business documents.

Become an executive coach or internal leader and learn how to manage a professional coaching relationship.

Learn how to maximize your use of the Internet to become more effective, more efficient and work smarter.

Learn the practical skills that are necessary to establish, manage and grow a small business in South Africa.

Sharpen your managerial skills and learn best practices for dealing with the complexities of managing a team and resolving staff issues.

Learn the principles of payroll and tax administration and the practical skills needed to apply them.

Receive a general grounding in South African law and learn how to perform various legal tasks in order to practice as a paralegal in South Africa.

Learn how to write a biography, autobiography, memoir, travel adventure or historical account under the mentorship of well-known author, Mike Nicol.

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