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Free Online Courses from South African Universities
Thandiwe Mbeki
- 9 January 2024
- Comment 4
Several South African universities put short courses online at no cost. They cover topics like study skills, basic computing, business planning and academic writing. You usually only need an email address and a phone or laptop.
Check the course length first and be honest about your time. A free course that fits your week is better than a big one you drop.
Pick one course, finish it, then choose the next. Thandiwe Mbeki, Centre ManagerIf you want a quiet place and decent Wi-Fi, book a co-study desk at Leerruimte in Rondebosch and work through it there.
Where to look
Start with the websites of UCT, Stellenbosch, Wits and UNISA. Most have an open learning or short course page. Look for courses marked self-paced, so you can learn after work or school.
Make it count
Save your certificate and add it to your CV or tertiary application. Tell your tutor what you finished. We can help you choose the next step, whether that is a TVET college, a degree or a short course.
Lwazi Dlamini
Thanks for this. I am sharing it with my cousin who is writing matric this year. The study tips are easy to follow.
Nomvula Khumalo
Thank you, we are glad it helped. Come past Leerruimte in Rondebosch any weekday if you want to see the study desks.
Fatima Isaacs
Very useful post. I tutor Grade 10 maths on Saturdays and this gave me a few good ideas to share with my learners this term.
Johan Pretorius
Clear and honest advice. My son read it before his preliminary exams and said it helped him settle down and plan his time properly.