How to Choose Between a Diploma and a Short Course
Many of our students start a course unsure where it will lead. Thandeka Mkhize in Admissions hears the same question every week: will this help me find work? A good qualification gives...
Questions to Ask Before You Enrol at a College
Looking back, many people wish they had asked more questions at school. What will this subject help me do? Which careers need it? How can I get extra help if I struggle?...
Starting a Small Business After Your Diploma
Many of our graduates dream of working for themselves. A diploma gives you the skills, but a business also needs a plan, a few early customers and careful control of your money....
Tips for Passing an Online Course While Working
Studying online while you work is possible, but it needs a plan. Set aside the same hours each week and treat them like a meeting you cannot miss. Tell your family and...
What to Study After Matric if You Missed Varsity
Most learners feel nervous before final exams, and that is normal. The best preparation starts early. Make a simple timetable, work through old question papers and rest properly the night before. If...
What NQF Levels Mean for Your Qualification
Before you enrol, it helps to know how our admissions process works. Thandeka Mkhize, our Head of Admissions, explains it in three steps. First, choose a course and check the entry requirements....
How Our Students Balance Work and Study
Many of our students work full time and still finish their studies. Nomvula Zulu, our Bursary and Student Support Officer, has seen what works. Students who set a routine in the first...
How to Apply for a Bursary in South Africa
Many people ask whether an online course can really fit around a full-time job. At Vaardig College, the answer is yes, if you plan for it. Choose a short course with a...
Study Habits That Help You Remember More
Good marks do not come from reading the same page ten times. Our students learn faster when they study in short blocks of 25 minutes, with a five minute break in between....
Improving Your Business English for Interviews
Most of our Business English students start with the same worry: speaking up in meetings and interviews. Fatima Essop, our Business English facilitator, tells them to practise a little every day. Read...