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How to Choose Between a Diploma and a Short Course

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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 you skills an employer can see. Pick one clear goal, like a job in a kitchen or a web team, and choose your course around it.
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. Nelson Mandela
Take it one module at a time. Ask questions early and keep your notes in one place. Small steps add up.
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Close-up of an adult college student's desk at Vaardig College: an open ruled A4 notepad with handwriting, a stack of pl

How to build stronger study skills

Set aside the same hours each week and protect them. Read your notes the same evening, write down questions for your lecturer, and test yourself before an assessment. Short, regular sessions work better than one long night before the deadline.

Why skills training pays off

Employers in Durban want people who can do the job from week one. Practical training gives you proof of what you can do, a certificate to show it, and the confidence to apply for work or start your own small business.

4 Comments

  1. Very useful article. The advice is clear and practical, and it helped me think about which course to take next. Well done to the team!

  2. Helpful and easy to follow. I shared this with a friend who is deciding on a diploma. A good resource for anyone planning their studies.

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