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Many South African employers accept free online courses, as long as you pick ones that match the job. Look for courses from known universities, professional bodies or large training providers. A certificate helps, but a short note on what you learnt helps more.
List each course on your CV under a heading like Training and Short Courses.
Employers want proof that you keep learning. Free courses can show that. Fatima Isaacs, Padkaart CareersGood choices include Excel, workplace communication, project basics and digital skills. Avoid long lists of unrelated courses. Choose three or four that support the work you want, and finish them.
How to check a course is worth your time
Ask who runs it and whether the content matches job adverts in your field. Read reviews from other South African students. Check how long it takes before you sign up.
Show your learning to employers
Add completed courses to your LinkedIn profile and CV. In an interview, give one example of how you used the skill. That makes a certificate far more convincing.
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