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Upskill your life with these short courses

10 short courses to make your 2023! How to get 20% off 

 

Last updated: Wednesday, 18 January 2023

A short course is an efficient and budget-friendly way to get your new year off to a winning start, whether you want to gain new skills, update your current ones, make a career change, find a job or just learn about something you’re interested in. See start dates on a wide range of courses curated and approved by Africa’s world’s leading university, UCT. Plus, how you can get 20% off the course price right now – and how to get support from your employer.


Learning can change your life and your career. Credit: Get Smarter

FUTURE-PROOF YOUR CAREER WITH A SHORT COURSE

What short courses lead to better jobs? What short courses pay well and can be done in three or 6 months (or less)? 

GetSmarter, an online learning expert with more than 10 years' experience developing high-quality online short courses from the world's leading universities, offers a flexible learning structure that helps you fit learning into your life – so you don’t need to give up your job or other commitments to upskill yourself. 

Short courses are usually quicker and less expensive than an in-person course or degree and will arm you with applicable work-ready skills to get your foot in the door, be noticed at work or build out a competitive CV. 


You can fit a short course into your work schedule. Credit: Get Smarter

GET 20% OFF A COURSE + GET YOUR BOSS TO PAY FOR IT

GetSmarter offers installment payment plans on their courses, so you don’t have to pay in full upfront. They're also making studying through UCT in 2023 more budget-friendly with a 20% discount code on UCT short courses when you register before 31 January (see 10 of the courses below). 

If you’re considering a course that will help you do your current job better, you could ask your employer about funding some of the fee. 

More than a quarter of GetSmarter’s students pay for their studies with some help from their employers – GetSmarter has some tips on how to convince your boss to pay for your course


Online learning is a more budget-friendly option. Credit: Get Smarter

10 SHORT COURSES THAT LEAD TO BETTER JOBS

GetSmarter analyses future skills requirements and designs courses that meet those needs – in other words, their online short courses are created with jobs in mind. 

Here are 10 of their suggested short courses from UCT – remember, these are all eligible for 20% off when you register before 31 January. Just use the discount code “UCTLEAP20” at check out:

Course name

Start date

Duration

More info

UCT Graphic Design: For you if you’re considering a career in graphic design or want to refresh your skills.

23 Jan 2023

10 weeks

Get course details

UCT Supply Chain Management: 

Understand effective supply chain management and how it gives businesses an edge.

23 Jan 2023

8 weeks

Get course details

UCT Data Analysis: Businesses rely on stats to drive decision-making – learn how to turn data into something meaningful.

30 Jan 2023

8 weeks

Get course details

UCT Business Systems Analysis: Learn to identify the need for change and facilitate the design and implementation of solutions.

30 Jan 2023

10 weeks

Get course details

UCT Digital Marketing: For business owners looking to boost their brand’s online presence, or aspiring marketing professionals.

6 Feb 2023

10 weeks 

Get course details

UCT Property Development and Investment: Learn how to understand and capitalise on opportunities in the property market.

6 Feb 2023

8 weeks

Get course details

UCT Project Management Foundations: Learn project management tools and better understand a project life cycle.

6 Feb 2023

10 weeks

Get course details

UCT Advanced Project Management: For you if you have project management knowledge or experience in a relevant role.

23 Feb 2023

12 weeks

Get course details

UCT Bookkeeping: Perfect for junior bookkeepers and entry-level finance clerks looking to update their skills.

6 March 2023

9 weeks

Get course details

UCT Operations Management: Ideal if you’re currently in a production or ops role, or looking to launch a career in ops management.

13 March 2023

8 weeks

Get course details

 

GetSmarter offers a range of courses from other leading universities too. Browse the subjects you can study, from compliance and coaching to project management and psychology

WHEN + WHERE TO GO  

GetSmarter is available: online
Find them: https://www.getsmarter.com/ 
Contact them on: +27 87 550 6966, https://www.getsmarter.com/contact-us, Instagram

By Lee-Anne Spurdens

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