Category: Study Tips

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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?...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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Learning on Your Phone: Tips for Data-Light Study

Some people learn best in a classroom, and others need to study from home around work and family. Neither way is better for everyone. It depends on how you live and how...

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A Guide to Our Admissions Process and Fees

Choosing a college is a big decision, so ask questions before you pay a deposit. Ask whether the qualification is registered and at which NQF level. Ask who teaches the course and...