Guides

Training Guides & How-Tos

Choose the right course with confidence — accreditation, costs, funding, careers and how to apply.

For Training Companies · How-To

How to Get Your Training Company Listed & Rated on Skivo

How accredited training companies get listed and rated on Skivo to receive delegate enquiries — ratings powered by Famasa, referral-based leads.

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Choosing a Course

10 Questions to Ask Before Enrolling in Any Course

Ten essential questions to ask a training provider before you enrol — accreditation, certificate, cost, assessment, support and outcomes.

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Careers & Skills

Soft Skills Courses That Boost Employability

The soft skills courses that most improve employability in South Africa — communication, leadership, customer service, time management and emotional intelligence.

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Choosing a Course · How-To

How to Apply for a Course Online via Skivo

A simple guide to finding and applying for accredited training online via Skivo — search a course, compare rated institutions and send your enquiry in minutes.

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Careers & Skills

Get Qualified Faster with RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning)

How Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) helps experienced South Africans get qualified faster — who qualifies, the process and the evidence you need.

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Careers & Skills

In-Demand Skills to Learn in South Africa (2026)

The most in-demand skills to learn in South Africa in 2026 — from digital and data to trades, safety and soft skills — and where to train.

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For Training Companies

How to Choose a Training Venue or Conference Centre

How to choose the right training venue or conference centre in South Africa — capacity, location, equipment, catering, accommodation and budget.

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Careers & Skills

NQF Levels: What They Mean for Your Career

NQF levels explained for learners — what levels 1 to 10 mean, where common qualifications sit, and how to use them to plan your career.

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Choosing a Course · How-To

How to Read Training Provider Reviews (Spot Fakes)

How to read training provider reviews in South Africa and spot fake ones — what genuine ratings look like and why two-way reviews matter.

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Careers & Skills

Qualifications SA Employers Actually Trust

Which qualifications and certificates South African employers trust — accredited NQF credentials, recognised certifications and how to prove competence.

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Careers & Skills

Online vs Classroom Training: Pros & Cons

Online vs classroom (and hybrid) training in South Africa compared — flexibility, cost, practical components and which suits your learning style.

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Choosing a Course

Finding Top-Rated Training Companies in Gauteng

How to find the best-rated accredited training companies in Gauteng — Johannesburg and Pretoria — using real reviews, accreditation and course fit.

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Costs & Funding

How to Fund Your Training: SETA Grants, Bursaries & More

Ways to fund training in South Africa — SETA discretionary grants, bursaries, employer sponsorship, learnership stipends and payment plans.

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Costs & Funding

How Much Does Accredited Training Cost in SA?

What accredited training really costs in South Africa — short courses, skills programmes and qualifications — plus what drives the price and how to compare quotes.

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Careers & Skills

Learnership vs Short Course vs Skills Programme

The difference between a learnership, a skills programme and a short course in South Africa — structure, credits, cost and which suits your goals.

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Choosing a Course

First Aid Training Levels 1–3 Explained

First aid training in South Africa explained — Levels 1, 2 and 3, what each covers, duration, validity and workplace requirements.

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Choosing a Course

Best Project Management Courses in South Africa

Compare project management courses in South Africa — accredited NQF programmes, PMBOK/Agile certifications, costs and how to pick the right one for your career.

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Choosing a Course

OHS / SHEQ Courses in South Africa: Full Guide

A complete guide to Occupational Health & Safety (OHS/SHEQ) courses in South Africa — programmes, who needs them, costs and how to choose a provider.

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Accreditation & Quality

Accredited vs Non-Accredited Courses: Which Do You Need?

The difference between accredited and non-accredited courses in South Africa — NQF credits, recognition, cost and when each is the right choice.

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Accreditation & Quality · How-To

How to Verify a Training Provider's Accreditation

Learn how to verify whether a South African training provider and course are genuinely accredited by a SETA or the QCTO — and spot fakes.

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Choosing a Course · How-To

How to Choose an Accredited Training Provider in South Africa

A step-by-step guide to choosing the right accredited training provider in South Africa — accreditation, ratings, outcomes and the questions to ask first.

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