As students and working individuals embark on their higher education and career journey, they often encounter numerous personal and institutional obstacles that can seem daunting. However, we firmly believe that with the right knowledge, tools and skills, these challenges can be effectively surmounted. The ‘Critical Skills in Studies and the Work Place’ is designed to equip learners with a robust set of literacy and computer skills that will not only help them overcome these hurdles but also pave the way for their overall educational and career success.
Description
As students and working individuals embark on their higher education and career journey, they often encounter numerous personal and institutional obstacles that can seem daunting. However, we firmly believe that with the right knowledge, tools and skills, these challenges can be effectively surmounted. The ‘Critical Skills in Studies and the Work Place‘ course is designed to equip learners with a robust set of literacy and computer skills that will not only help them overcome these hurdles but also pave the way for their overall educational and career success.
**SACOB Short Courses are non-credit bearing and are intended to offer you knowledge and skills in a particular field.
Overview
Computer Literacy
Language Literacy
Information Literacy (Locating, evaluating, using and acknowledging information
Visual Literacy - receptive and productive skills
Digital Literacy - receptive and productive
Cultural Literacy in South Africa
The Importance of Mathematical Literacy in Higher Education
Qualification
Certificate of Completion
Requirements
There are no specific entrance requirements.
Duration
16 weeks
Packages
Online Standard:
- Textbooks
-Digital Course Books
-Hardcopies
- Introduction Video
- Q & A Platform
- Concept Videos
- Forums
Assessment
Timed Quizzes
2 Formative assignments
1 Summative assignment
What's next
You are now eligible to further your studies and sharpen your skills with more short courses or take it a level up and go for a professional body certification to build onto these vital skills.
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