GetSmarter

GetSmarter is a high-touch online education company that works together with top universities and industry experts to present short courses throughout South Africa. GetSmarter allows you to take part-time, university-quality courses, all from the comfort of your home or office and at your own learning pace. The courses are short – between six and sixteen weeks – and result in certificates from our partners, which include the University of Cape Town, Stellenbosch University and Random House Struik.

We are the first and only entirely online training company to be accredited by any SETA (Sector Education and Training Authority) as a provider of education and training in South Africa.

GetSmarter was founded in 2008 to fulfil the need for quality, affordable, university-level short courses around the country. Because GetSmarter courses aren’t tied to a specific location (all the courses are conducted online), anybody in South Africa – or indeed in the world – can take part. The company offers comprehensive practical training in many fields and works with top-notch teachers who are experts in their industries.

Students complete their courses entirely online, from wherever they like. There are no prerequisites for attending the course, but GetSmarter recommends that you should have a Matric certificate. Once you have signed up for the course, you will be directed to the innovative and user-friendly GetSmarter Learning website. Here, you can access all of the course materials, contact the Course Convener, complete assignments and use any of the interactive features. A new module is released each week, which students work through together with the Convener. The Course Coordinator provides administrative assistance throughout the course by email and telephone. At the end of the course, students who receive the necessary assignment marks are awarded with a certificate.