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Short Courses That Help You Start a Side Business
Thandiwe Mbeki
- 9 January 2024
- Comment 4
A short course can be the first step to earning extra money. Many people in Cape Town start a small side business after learning one practical skill, such as building a simple website, designing posters in Canva or keeping their sales in Excel.
Begin with one skill that people around you already ask for. Priya Naidoo, our Digital Marketing Coach, suggests testing your idea with three paying customers before you spend money on anything else.
A small start is better than a perfect plan that never begins. Priya NaidooKeep your costs low and record every sale. Our short courses at Leerruimte run in the evenings and online, so you can learn while you keep your day job and build the business slowly.
Choose one skill to sell
Think about what friends, family or neighbours already ask you to do. A short course in Canva, WordPress or Excel can turn that into a service. Start with one offer and one price, and keep it simple.
Learn it, then try it for real
Do not wait until you feel completely ready. Finish the course, then take on a small job for a local shop or club. Johan Pretorius, our Design Instructor, says your first paid project teaches more than any certificate.
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.
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.
Nomvula Khumalo
Thank you, we are glad it helped. Come past Leerruimte in Rondebosch any weekday if you want to see the study desks.
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.