Five minutes of good questions can save you months of regret. Ask these before you pay — a good provider will answer every one clearly.
In this guide
The 10 questions
- Is this course accredited, and by which body?
- What exactly is the certificate — accredited and credit-bearing, or attendance?
- What NQF level and how many credits?
- What's the total cost, and what's included?
- How is it assessed, and what support do I get?
- Who are the facilitators and what's their experience?
- Is it in-person, online or hybrid?
- What are the entry requirements?
- What do past delegates say (and can I see reviews)?
- What outcomes — jobs, progression, further study — does it lead to?
Why these matter
Together they reveal whether a course is legitimate, suitable and worth the money. Hesitation or vagueness on accreditation, cost or assessment is your cue to keep looking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the single most important question?
Accreditation for the specific qualification — if you need recognition, nothing else matters without it.
Where do I check reviews?
On Skivo, where institutions are rated by real delegates and partners.