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Free Online Courses South African Youth Can Take

Young Black South African woman in a Khayelitsha home browsing free online courses on her smartphone, looking hopeful
You do not need a lot of money to start learning. Many free courses online are open to South African youth, and several are right here at Ekasi Learn Hub. Our free list includes Learn JavaScript, Digital Marketing for Spaza Shops and Graphic Design for Posters, Flyers and Logos.
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. Nelson Mandela
Pick one course, set a time each week and stick to it. Zanele Mahlangu from learner support can help you choose, and finishing a free course gives you a proud first line on your CV.
Smiling young Black South African male tutor holding a smartphone and an open notebook, standing at the right of a plain
Study desk at a Khayelitsha learning hub with a smartphone showing a video lesson, earphones, spiral notebooks, pens, st

Start with one free course

Choose something that matches the work you want. If you like computers, try C Programming Basics for Beginners. If you want to sell, try Digital Marketing for Spaza Shops. One course at a time is enough, and it keeps your data use low.

Finish what you start

Tell a friend what you are learning so they can ask how it is going. Download lessons on Wi-Fi at the library and watch them later. When you finish, ask us about your certificate.

4 Comments

  1. I really enjoyed this post. Very helpful article! I am sharing it with the other teachers at our school in Khayelitsha today.

  2. Very useful post. The tips on planning online lessons are practical and easy to follow. Teachers at our school will definitely try them this term.

  3. Good advice for learners and teachers. I like how simple the steps are, especially for people studying on a phone with little data. Well done!

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