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Looking for work is expensive, and data and transport add up fast. The good news is that you can build real skills for free. Start with one clear goal, such as basic digital marketing or JavaScript, and finish one course before you start another.
Save your certificate and add it to your CV and LinkedIn profile.
Employers want to see that you finish what you start. Lerato Nkosi, Business Skills FacilitatorAt Leerlyn, several courses are free, including Digital Marketing Basics for Small Business and JavaScript Fundamentals for New Coders. You can study on your phone, at your own pace, and come back any time.
Choose a skill employers ask for
Check job adverts in your area and note which skills appear most often. Excel, social media and basic coding come up again and again. Pick one and focus on it for a month before moving on.
Show your work
A small project says more than a long list of courses. Make a simple page, a sample post or a tidy spreadsheet, and attach it to your applications. Our student support team can help you decide what to share.
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Nomvula Khumalo
I really enjoyed this post. Very helpful article! I am already using the tips for my own evening study after work.
Kabelo Molefe
Thank you for the kind words! We are glad you found the advice useful. Your support means a lot to our team.
Riaan Botha
Very useful read. The advice on planning study time around work is practical and easy to follow. I will share it with colleagues.
Fatima Ismail
Helpful tips for anyone studying online. I like the focus on short, steady sessions that fit around family and work. Thanks for sharing this.