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1. University of Cape Town Internet Super-User

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

Start Date: 14 May 2012


2. University of Cape Town Internet Marketing

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

Start Date: 16 July 2012


3. University of Cape Town Project Administration

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

Start Date: 16 July 2012


4. University of Cape Town (CFMS) Photoshop

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

Start Date: 23 July 2012


5. University of Cape Town Digital Photography

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

Start Date: 23 July 2012


6. University of Cape Town Bookkeeping

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

Start Date: 30 July 2012


7. University of Cape Town Events Management

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

Start Date: 30 July 2012


8. University of Cape Town Marketing

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

Start Date: 30 July 2012


9. University of Cape Town (Law@Work) Practical Labour Law

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

Start Date: 6 August 2012


10. University of Cape Town Basics of Financial Management

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

Start Date: 6 August 2012


11. University of Cape Town Guest House Management

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

Start Date: 13 August 2012


12. University of Cape Town Tourism Management

Gain an in-depth understanding of the local tourism industry and discover best practices to boost your career in tourism or manage your own tourism business.

Start Date: 27 August 2012


13. Random House Struik Creative Writing

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

Start Date: 3 September 2012


14. University of Cape Town Foundations of Corporate Coaching

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

Start Date: 10 September 2012


15. University of Cape Town Professional Communication & Management

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.

Start Date: 10 September 2012


16. University of Cape Town (Law@Work) Business Writing & Legal Documents

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

Start Date: 17 September 2012


17. University of Cape Town (Law@Work) Start and Manage a Small Business

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

Start Date: 25 September 2012


18. University of Cape Town Payroll and Tax Administration

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

Start Date: 1 October 2012


19. University of Cape Town Effective People Management

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

Start Date: 8 October 2012


20. University of Cape Town (Law@Work) Paralegal Practitioner

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.

Start Date: 22 October 2012


21. Random House Struik Write a Non-Fiction Story

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

Start Date: 5 November 2012


22. University of Cape Town (CFMS) Feature Writing

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

Start Date: 12 November 2012


23. Health and Safety

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.

Start Date: to be confirmed


24. Import and Export

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

Start Date: to be confirmed


25. Interior Design

Learn how to create spaces that are both functional and aesthetically appealing in order to build a career as an interior designer or design consultant.

Start Date: to be confirmed


26. Landscape Design

Learn the design and business skills to build a career as a professional landscape designer.

Start Date: to be confirmed


27. Online Copywriting

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Start Date: to be confirmed


28. Exercise Science

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Start Date: to be confirmed


29. Graphic Design

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Start Date: to be confirmed


30. TEFL

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Start Date: to be confirmed



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