How to Apply for A Short Course at Unisa

Short courses offered by the University of South Africa (UNISA) are designed to broaden the applicants’ skills and knowledge in certain areas. They aim to meet specific learning outcomes that can enhance employment demands. However, short learning programs do not offer any formal admission to students. Applicants need to adhere to specific requirements of a particular qualification. Read on to learn how to apply for a short course at UNISA

How to Apply for a Short Course at Unisa

You can apply online for a short learning program and make sure you choose a maximum of two qualifications, but you can only register one if they are both approved. You don’t pay any application fee when you apply for a short course. Upload all the necessary supporting documents when you apply online.

The closing date for applications must be observed. All documents submitted after the deadline are not accepted. You should note that UNISA does not offer electronic devices or scanners to help students complete their applications. Therefore, scan your documents before starting the application process.

Unisa informs all applicants about the status of their applications and indicates the programs they have been selected for. You must accept or decline the offer within the time indicated in the offer letter. Unisa reserves the right to withdraw the place and offer it to someone if you don’t accept it on time.

How Much Is Unisa Short Course?

Banking Programs

Name of program	Cost Per Module	Total Cost
Fundamentals of Banking & Risk Mgt	R1 400	R2800

Business and General Management

Name of program	Cost Per Module	Total Cost
Short Course in SMME Management	R1 816	R1 860
Short Course in Writing a Business Plan	R1 900	R1 900
Course in International Business Management	R2 250	R4 500
Management Principles for First-line Managers	R1 450	R2 900
Principles of Effective Leadership	R1 900	R3 800
Course in Strategic Management	R1 500	R3 000
Strategic Management and Corporate Governance	R2 750	R22 000
Programme in Business Management	R1 850	R11 100
Program in Advanced in Business Management	R1 900	R11 400
Program in Office Management	R1 700	R6 800
Programme in Sport Management	R 1 500	R9 000
Entrepreneurship & Small Bus Mgt	R1 890	R7 560
Programme in Business Focused Management	R1 890	R7 560
Programme in Safety Management	R1 950	R7 800
Programme in Advanced Safety Management	R2 160	R8 640
Programme in Knowledge Management	R1 550	R6 200
Programme in Advanced Office Management	R2 385	R9 540

Business Communication

Name of program	Cost Per Module	Total Cost
Programme in Business Communication	R1 500	R6 000

Financial Management

Name of program	Cost Per Module	Total Cost
Short Course in Basic Financial Life Skills	R1 850	R1 850
Short Course in Basic Business Finance	R1 620	R1 620
Course in Share and Forex Trading	R2 000	R6 000
Course in Financial Management	R2 100	R4 200
Financial Performance and Measurement Control	R2 050	R2 050
Personal Financial Management	R1 999	R1 999
Programme in Financial Management	R2 195	R8 780
Programme in Credit Management	R1 620	R6 480

Human Resource Management

Name of program	Cost Per Module	Total Cost
Human Resource Hiring Practices	R1 500	R3 000
Labour Relations Management	R1 850	R3 700
Managing Training and Development	R1 850	R3 700
Human Resource Management	R1 850	R7 400
Advanced Programme in HR Management	R2 600	R10 400

Insurance

Name of program	Cost Per Module	Total Cost
Course in the Fundamentals of Insurance	R1 700	R3 400

Marketing Management

Name of program	Cost Per Module	Total Cost
Customer Service Management	R1 500	R1 500
Short Course in Public Relations	R1 500	R1500
Customer Relationship Marketing	R1500	R1 500
Customer Relationship Management	R1 250	R2 500
CRM Principles for Contact Centre Management	R1 250	R2 500
Course in Introduction to Sales and Marketing	R1 500	R3 000
Course in Social Media Marketing	R1 950	R5 850
Course in Public Relations	R1 500	R3 000
Introduction to Marketing Management	R1 500	R3 000
Programme in Business-to-Business Marketing	R1 500	R6 000
Programme in Customer Service	R1 500	R9 000
Programme in International Marketing	R2 000	R8 000
Programme in E-marketing	R2 000	R8 000
Programme in Marketing Management	R1 500	R6 000
Programme in Advanced Marketing Management	R1 700	R6 800
Programme in Sales and Marketing	R1 500	R6 000
Programme in Marketing and Marketing Research	R1 300	R5 200

The project, Operations, Production TQM

Name of program	Cost Per Module	Total Cost
Course in Work Study	R2 475	R4 950
Course in Basics of Project Management	R2 975	R5 950
Course in Basics of Total Quality Management	R2 475	R4 950
Programme in Total Quality Management	R2 125	R8 500
Production/Operations & Productivity Management	R1 987.50	R7 950

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Name of program	Cost Per Module	Total Cost
Introduction to Storage and Inventory Management	R1 350	R4 050
Introduction to Supply Chain Management	R3 000	R3 000
Programme in Purchasing and Supply Management	R1 500	R7 000
Programme in Sourcing and Supply Chain Mgt	R1 870	R9 350

Retail Management

Name of program	Cost Per Module	Total Cost
Course in Introduction to Retailing	R1 350	R2 700
Course in Retail Buying	R1 500	R3 000
Retail Marketing and Merchandising	R1 500	R3 000
Programme in Retail Management	R1 500	R7 500

Risk Management

Name of program	Cost Per Module	Total Cost
Short Course in Applied Risk Management	R1 850	R1 850
Programme in Risk Management	R1 700	R11 900
Advanced Programme in Risk Management	R2 000	R10 000

Which Short Courses Are Still Open at Unisa?

Applications for short courses at Unisa closed on 3 February 2024, while year courses closed on 3 February 2024. Check the closing and opening date before submitting your application for a Short Learning Program.

How Long Is the Short Course at Unisa?

Short courses offered at Unisa usually take between three and six months. Advanced programs comprising four to eight modules usually take one year.

What Documents Do I Need to Upload for the Short Course at Unisa?

When you apply for a short course at Unisa, make sure you have a valid cellphone number and email address which will be used as channels of communication. If you are already a registered student at UNISA, you need to provide your myLife account specifically meant for official communication.

Scan and upload the following documents:

Copy of school qualifications
Copy of tertiary academic records
Copy of passport (international students) or ID documents (South Africans)
Sworn translations for documents written in other languages apart from English or Afrikaans
Copy of marriage certificate or divorce decree

Check other requirements and remember that Unisa has the right to ask for original documents for verification. Submitting forged documents is a criminal offence. Upload all scanned documents as individual files and follow the criteria below.

Only black and white documents required
All files should not be larger than 2MB or 2 048KB
Allowed file formats include PDF, DOC (word Document) or TIF

Short courses offered by Unisa to help applicants improve their skills in different professions. To apply for a short learning course, ensure you have the correct documents and you know the required fees.