We understand that at times it can be daunting to choose the right course to study. We have therefore tabled key aspects of different courses offered at iQ Academy, to help you decide which course would be best suited for you. Refer to the table below to understand what type of courses are offered by iQ Academy.
As an added bonus when you register for any of our courses, you gain access to our complimentary DO Life micro courses which provides additional life skills to our students at no extra cost. Over 4,000 students have already completed our DO Life courses, and 97% of them agree that these courses have proven useful and valuable to them.
| iQ Short Course- Distance Learning | iQ Short Course – Online | Higher Certificate | Diploma | |
| Purpose of programme | Designed by iQ Academy to enhance your skills in a specific business discipline. No examination is required. | Designed by iQ Academy to enhance your skills in a specific business discipline. Enjoy the freedom and flexibility to study anytime, anywhere. Gain access to expert, mobile-first designed content. | Designed by iQ Academy in accordance with the accreditation criteria of the Council of Higher Education (CHE), where your career ambitions require a qualification, and where the flexibility of distance learning enables you to keep your work and home commitments. | Designed by iQ Academy in accordance with the accreditation criteria of the Council of Higher Education (CHE), where your career ambitions require a diploma qualification, and where the flexibility of distance learning enables you to keep your work and home commitments. |
| Mode of Learning | Distance Learning | Online Course | Distance Learning | Online Course |
| Accreditation | It is non-credit bearing, which means it does not carry credits towards a registered qualification in terms of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) | It is non-credit bearing, which means it does not carry credits towards a registered qualification in terms of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) | Registered with the Department of Higher Education & Training (DHET). Accredited by South African Quality Assurance (SAQA). | Registered with the Department of Higher Education & Training (DHET). Accredited by South African Quality Assurance (SAQA). |
| NQF level | Although iQA is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) as a Private Higher Education Institution, the iQ Short Courses are not designed according to the NQF and don’t result in a qualification. | Although iQA is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) as a Private Higher Education Institution, the iQ Short Courses are not designed according to the NQF and don’t result in a qualification. | NQF 5 | NQF 6 |
| Entrance requirement | Grade 9 | Grade 12 | Grade 12, with higher certificate endorsement | Grade 12, with diploma endorsement |
| Minimum age | 16 years old | 18 years old | 18 years old | 18 years old |
| Language of learning | English | English | English | English |
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| Duration | 12 – 24 months | 6 – 18 months | 24 months | 4 years and 6 months |
| Number of study hours | 3 – 5 hours per week | 3 – 5 hours per week | 20 hours per week | 20 hours per week |
| Method of teaching | The course material is in textbooks and iCan, supported by online learning interactions and access to your tutor through multiple channels. | The material is only delivered online through the student portal iCan, with online student support. | All course material is in textbooks and iCan, supported by online learning interactions and access to your lecturer and tutor through multiple channels. | Course material only online in an interactive format on the student portal iCan, with online access to your lecturer and tutor. |
| Assessments | One assignment per module. In order to pass minimum requirements must be met (varied per course)
There are no examinations. |
You must complete and submit several assignments per module with at least 50% pass mark. There are no examinations. | Each module has two or more assignments as well as examinations at the end of each semester. | Each module has two or more assignments as well as examinations at the end of each semester. |
| Certification | iQ Academy Certificate of Competence | iQ Academy Certificate of Competence | Higher Certificate | Diploma |
