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General iQ Academy questions
iQ Academy specialises in the field of business studies and offers a variety of career-enhancing courses. Our programmes are designed with working professionals in mind which means you can easily balance work, life and studies. The various types of distance learning courses we offer are:
- Short Courses for skills development (Non-credit bearing)
- NQF Level 5 Higher Certificates
Only Higher Certificate Programmes are accredited.
A Higher Certificate is a formal qualification and is registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) and Council on Higher Education (CHE)
A Short Course is a short learning programme that focuses on equipping you with a specific skill set. Our curricula are developed by industry experts and are internally quality-assured by our Academic Board. Our short courses are institutional learning programmes and are non-credit-bearing, which means they do not carry credits towards a registered qualification in terms of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).
You do not need to physically attend a class for online learning programmes.
Your study material is available on our Virtual Campus student portal. You would therefore need a stable Internet connection, smartphone, PC, laptop, or tablet to access your study material. You can also download your study material for offline use. Assessments are completed online (no emailing of assignments needed), and results are available on the Virtual Campus.
If you are a prospective student, simply complete the contact form on our website, or pop us a Whatsapp message.
If you are a current student, you can make use of our inbound contact centre number, Whatsapp service, email or social media channels such as Facebook or Messenger
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Qualifications
Yes, all qualifications are registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). You can find the SAQA ID listed on our website for each of the qualifications we offer. You can also search for a qualification on SAQA at: https://pcqs.saqa.org.za/search.php?cat=qual
iQ Academy is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a Private Higher Education Institution (PHEI) under the Higher Education Act, 1997. Learn more about our accreditations.
Our qualifications are lecture-supported. The mode of delivery for our qualifications is distance learning, and all intruction takes place via the Virtual Campus, our online student platform. Your lecturer will provide a live class timetable for you to use to plan your studies.
Students are encouraged to attend the live classes and engage with the content as it becomes available, to stay on track to complete in their desired timeframe. The content covered in class will be in line with the module outcomes, and students will be invited to complete question and answer surveys prior to each class.
Between classes you can engage with your lecturer directly should you need additional assistance.
The following learning activities form part of your overall learning path:
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Self-directed reading and activity completion
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Multimedia activities such as lecture video clips and podcasts
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Completion of quizzes and continuous assessment opportunities on the Virtual Campus
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Self-reflections
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Case studies
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Online/Live classes using Microsoft Teams
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Assessment activities and compulsory submission of formative and summative assessments per module
Short courses
Our short course programmes are courses that can be completed over several weeks or months, depending on the course you enrol for. Short courses are designed to complement a working professionals lifestyle through flexible distance learning. Assessments are done through the submission of assignments, no exams are required.
Our curricula are developed by industry experts and are internally quality-assured and approved by our Academic Board. Our short courses are institutional programmes and are non-credit bearing. For more information on our institutional registration and accreditation status view our accreditations.
Short courses are typically non-credit-bearing programmes, affording students the opportunity to build their professional credentials without the higher cost and time associated with studying for a university degree or qualification.
Once you have completed your course, you will get an iQ Academy Short Course Certificate. Your certificate demonstrates that you have acquired industry-relevant skills which can enhance your promotional and employment opportunities. In order to qualify for a certificate you will need to:
- Pass all your assignments
- Pay up your student account
Our short courses integrate interactive media with e-learning activities as well as online recorded lectures. The following learning activities form part of the overall learning path:
- Reading activities
- Multimedia activities such as video clips and podcasts
- Self-reflections
- Case studies
- Assessment activities & compulsory submission of formative and summative assessments
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