Distance Learning South Africa - Online Education Courses
1. University of Liverpool, Online
Courses / Programs
University of Liverpool (UOL) offers Online Master's & Doctorate degree courses to South Africian and international students in the fields of Business Administration, Management, Information Technology, Behavioural Sciences, Psychology, Education and Law. Since its foundation in 1881, UOL has produced eight Nobel Prize winners. This academic excellence is one reason why almost three thousand professionals from more than 175 countries have chosen it for their 100% online Master's or Doctorate degrees. They also recognise that the University’s exclusive partnership with e-Learning experts Laureate Online Education provides a uniquely global perspective and stimulating educational experience.
Outstanding reputation - The Financial Times has ranked the University of Liverpool among the top 10 UK universities in terms of annual research income; and it is the 15th largest research university in the UK. The University is also one of the top 25 universities in England according to the latest Times Higher Education Supplement University World Rankings.
Many countries, including the US and Canada, accept the standard of degrees awarded by UK universities as equivalent to their own.
- Doctor of Education - Higher Education (EdD)
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
- MBA programs
- Master of Science (MSc) programs in International Management
- MSc in Project Management
- MSc in International Accounting & Finance
- MSc in IT
- MSc in Software Engineering
- MSc in Clinical Research
- MSc in Applied Psychology
- MSc in Forensic Psychology & Criminal Investigation
- Master of Public Health
- LLM in International Business Law
- LLM in International Finance & Banking Law, and more..
2. Walden University - International (Online)
Courses / Programs
Founded in 1970, and headquartered in Minnesota in the U.S., Walden University is an accredited global leader in student-centered online education, and attracts a community of extraordinary students and faculty from South Africa and the rest of the world.
Walden is the flagship online university of the Laureate International Universities network, a global network of more than 55 online and campus-based universities in 27 countries. The network includes more than 600,000 students across Asia, Europe, Latin America, North Africa, the Middle East, and North America.
Through our unique, multinational educational community, Walden and Laureate are creating opportunities for our students to advance their lives and the communities they serve.
We offer frequent start dates to over 40 online degree programs with more than 140 specializations and concentrations, with Master's and Doctoral degree programs in the fields of Business & Management, Leadership, Public Administration, Education, Nursing, Health Sciences, Public Health, Human Services, Counseling and Psychology.
Walden University offers Online Master / PhD & Doctorate Degrees, and schools that specialize in Business, Education, Psychology, Public Administration, Health, Nursing.
3. Glion Institute of Higher Education, Online MBA & Hospitality Postgraduate Programs
Courses / Programs
Earn an accredited online hospitality MBA or Postgraduate Qualification from a true global leader in international hospitality education. Glion Institute of Higher Education is a private university in Montreaux, Switzerland which has been ranked among the Top 3 Hospitality Management Schools in the world.
Established in 1962, we provide an accredited online MBA in International Hospitality & Service Industries Management degree program which is available to South African students, international students, and working professionals around the globe. In addition, we provide specialist Diploma and Certificate Postgraduate programs in International Hospitality. The language of instruction is English, and the programs are taught entirely through distance learning via the internet. Students can avail of two start dates in 2013.
Our MBA offers students a management curriculum that balances hospitality and tourism applied knowledge with a core of management and leadership theory. It is designed to equip working professionals with the expertise to lead and motivate individuals, teams and organizations within a diverse and multicultural global business environment.
With no geographic restrictions and flexible lecture times, dedicated working professionals from all over the world will now have access to a level of higher education that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Contact us today for further details.
Online MBA in International Hospitality & Service Industries Management degree program with the following specializations:
- Marketing & Innovation
- Asset & Revenue Management
- General Management for Service Industries
- ‘Self Designed’: Any 3 courses from the other specializations
Specialist Online Graduate Programs in International Hospitality:
- Postgraduate Diploma in International Hospitality & Services Management
- Postgraduate Certificate in International Hospitality & Services Administration
4. The Interactive Design Institute
Courses / Programs
The Interactive Design Institute (IDI) is the UK’s leading provider of online qualifications in design. We offer a range of accredited courses at Certificate, Foundation, Diploma and Bachelor Degree level to students in South Africa and international students worldwide. Our courses include Graphic Design, Product Design, Illustration, Photography and Interior Architecture & Design.
Start dates are every February, June and October and you can register at any time. You can choose to study full-time or part-time and fit your studies around work or family commitments.
IDI is a collaborative partner of the University of Hertfordshire, one of the UK’s best modern universities. Students on our bachelor degree courses are registered with the university, and the certificates that graduates receive on completion of their studies are awarded by the University of Hertfordshire.
IDI also provides the Level 3 Diploma in Foundation Studies (art, design & media) online. This qualification provides entry to degree-level courses at art colleges and universities throughout the UK. In addition, IDI offers City & Guilds Level 1 and 2 courses in Drawing & Painting, Fashion Design & Illustration and Creative Sketchbooks, as well as a short course in Digital Photography.
Our online courses enable you to study for a UK qualification from wherever you are in the world. They provide a flexible, affordable means of learning, which can be combined with work, study or family commitments.
IDI Awards:
Drawing & Painting; Digital Photography Short Course
5. Indian Board of Alternative Medicines
Courses / Programs
The Indian Board of Alternative Medicines is an internationally-recognized holistic medicine training institute offering classroom-based and distance learning courses to students in South Africa and all over the world. We provide undergraduate and graduate diploma and degree programmes in a range of alternative medicine therapies including Naturopathy; Medicinal Herbalism; Traditional Chinese Medicine, Reflexology among many others. All of our courses are taught through English.
Our graduates are required to demonstrate a broad understanding and competency in healthcare and maintain a commitment to intellectual development, health and healing practice and scholarship in complementary, alternative and traditional medicine, and integrated health practices.
The Indian Board of Alternative Medicines is one of the largest open international educational academies and a premier institution in the field of alternative / complementary medicine and health promotion.
- Doctor of Medicine in Alternative Medicines
- Doctor of Naturopathy / Natural Medicine
- Doctor of Oriental Medicine
- Doctor of Holistic Medicine
- Doctor of Medicine in Acupuncture
- Doctor of Medicine in Electro Homeopathy
- Masters in Psychotherapy & Counseling
- Bachelor's in Alternative Medicine
- 1 year Diploma courses in Yoga & Massage, Reiki Therapy, Reflexology, Iridology, Holistic Nutrition & more..
6. Online Training College
Courses / Programs
The Legal Secretary courses are taught by Wendy Souter, the creator and founder of the Legal Secretary course in London now in its 19th year. These courses focus on Conveyancing, Litigation and Paralegal Studies for those who wish to work in a UK law firm, or wherever English Law is practised, as in some Commonwealth countries.
The courses are tailor-made to give all the benefits, without stress or you having to give up valuable nights or weekends attending outside classrooms. To be eligible to study a Legal Secretary Course, you must have previous secretarial/office skills, minimum typing speed of 50wpm and MS word proficient.
The courses cover the English Legal System and are eligible for use wherever English Law is practised. The courses are:
- Conveyancing (Freehold & Leasehold) - 5 weeks
- Litigation (Criminal, Civil & Matrimonial) - 5 weeks
- Combined Course: Conveyancing & Litigation - 10 weeks
- Paralegal Course - 12 weeks (6 weeks each Module).
7. CK Communications
Courses / Programs
Based in Johannesburg, CK Communications offers online / distance learning training courses in a wide range of fields including communications and business studies and many more. Our training courses have been designed to enrich the knowledge of individuals in various professions, those freshly hired, just graduated, as well as those that are self-employed.
At CK Communications, we identify, package and provide for your individual learning needs. We endeavor to make your learning experience valuable and responsive to your work and life needs and requirements.
CK Communications provides an interactive and engaging learning environment online, where you can discuss course content / study material on online forums, enjoy online support from highly qualified tutors and instructors, submit assignments online at any time, and study any time, when and where it suits you.
Online / distance education training courses:
- Administrative Support
- Assertiveness and Self-Confidence
- Attention Management
- Business Etiquette
- Business Writing
- Change Management
- Communication Strategies
- Conflict Resolution
- Customer Service
- Facilitation Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Job Search Skills
- Knowledge Management
- Measuring Results from Training
- Media and Public Relations
- Meeting Management
- Negotiation Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Project Management
& more...
8. Lyceum Correspondence College
Courses / Programs
Lyceum Correspondence College in Johannesburg offers certificate, diploma and degree distance learning courses in the fields of Business Studies, Traffic Management and Policing, Education, and Fleet Management. Lyceum offers all the benefits of distance learning. You can continue to earn while you learn via correspondence, and you can plan your studies according to your schedule. Lyceum’s wide range of distance learning courses are far more affordable than face-to-face studies, so begin your journey to a better future today.
For over 90 years, Lyceum has combined traditional higher education values with an innovative approach to correspondence and distance learning. We provide quality student service by offering courses that are innovative and flexible. We strive to empower each student with a qualification that will empower them and enhance their career prospects.
Earn an accredited online hospitality MBA or Postgraduate Qualification from a true global leader in international hospitality education. Glion Institute of Higher Education is a private university in Montreaux, Switzerland which has been ranked among the Top 3 Hospitality Management Schools in the world. 
