Iske van den Berg - "Overall I found the course to be outstanding - thank you very much for a well thought through curriculum and excellent study material." Rhona Saayman - "Your e-learning facilities are of a high standard and I am pretty sure that your \"behind-the-scenes\" is very well organized. " Hilary Clark - "I think that it delivers an excellent system enabling those who cannot attend courses personally." Hannelore Harms - "GetSmarter delivery model is outstanding; it\'s opening a new way of extending knowledge in your own time at home." Pat Gee - "Where and when it matters, a lot of thought has obviously gone into the preparation of the course material." Des Jackson - "Material was very well written and so relevant. It is obvious that a lot of work has gone into preparing the course." Nicola Slater - "The support from GetSmarter staff is exceptional, professional and friendly too. Excellent!" Corrie van Schalkwyk - "Getsmarter is a professional training institute and I have not stopped speaking to colleagues about the excellent service I have received so far." Miranda Majiet - "I really love the setup, it was most convenient to be able to communicate with staff if you have problems. The response was excellent!" Rose Stapleton - "This course has exceeded my expectations with regards to content and ease of use. Well done and thank you." Laura Brewer - "I enjoyed the course. Getsmarter has done a fantastic job of facilitating the distance learning." Sonya McManus - "The delivery of the course was top-notch! I was impressed by the support, following up and general efficiency of the online method." Luvo Ntezo, Sommelier of the Year 2008 - "The website is well designed and you are kept well informed. Great attention to detail by staff. World Class!" Colette Maasdorp - "Excellent support and although its distance learning it feel as if your lecturer is just next door!" Annelie Wada - "Overall an excellent course! Love the discussion board especially. Love to hear first hand stories from other students - their experience is invaluabl" Vicky Vaughan - "Excellent! I have recommended GetSmarter to a number of friends. I have found the structure to be very user friendly."

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Who are we?

GetSmarter is specialist online training company driven by a team of passionate people with deep skills in education, marketing and information technology. We make first-class continuing education possible for working professionals.

The team behind GetSmarter is also the same team behind our sister training company, Paddocks. Paddocks is a specialist sectional title property training firm, which offers various sectional title training courses as well as sectional title resources.

In addition to the top Universities and industry experts GetSmarter works with, our core team comprises the following people below.


Sam Paddock Managing Director	Robyn Allan Marketing and Events Manager	Graham Paddock Chairman	Rob Paddock Management and Product Development

Anton Kelly Course Designer and Course Convener	Mandy Paddock Financial Director	Candice Jooste Course Coordination Manager	Amy Roseveare Company Administrator

Jennifer Paddock Course Convener	George Holt Lead Software Developer	Karl Petro Maintenance and Logistics Assistant	Deborah Faria-Carrao Marketing Executive
Jill Pienaar Course Coordinator	Kate Blake Marketing Executive	Bradley Scannell Junior IT Developer	Priscilla Williams Receptionist
Karin Schefermann Marketing Executive	Berenice Oliphant Housekeeper	Tamara Breytenbach Course Coordinator	Natasha October Marketing Administrator

Internet Training?

What is the difference between attendance-based training and Internet training?

No more traveling to lectures. With Internet training, you decide when to study. Our course notes are world class and include practical case studies to assist you in applying your learning.

Get your questions answered quickly. Ask your questions whenever you want. Our experts respond to all your questions within 24 hours.

No more sitting in exam halls. With Internet training, your assignments are completed online. We also provide detailed feedback on your assignments so that you can learn from our teachers' expert advice.

Take practice quizzes to gauge your progress. Our smart student website allows you to take multiple choice quizzes that help you understand how you are progressing with your studies. The quizzes also provide you with instant feedback to let you know where you're going right and where you need to improve.

Be supported. Our friendly Course Conveners are always available to help. Their job is to proactively assist you in getting the most out of your studies.

Better value for money. You can now avoid all the hidden costs associated with attendance courses, such as travel, parking and stationery expenses. You save time and money.