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International Career Institute - Online Diploma Courses in South Africa:
Based in the UK and Australia, International Career Institute (ICI) provides a wide range of accredited online / distance learning Certificate and Diploma courses to students in South Africa, across the continent, and worldwide. ICI currently offers over 50 exciting career and lifestyle focused courses to a broad range of adult learners regardless of location or prior experience and education.

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Accreditation:

ICI is an accredited and recognised member of the International Accreditation and Recognition Council (IARC) and the International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC). We are also a member of the College of Teachers.


2016 Student Survey of ICI Graduates:
• 91% Met student expectations
• 98% Happy with tutorial support
• 91% Would recommend to a friend


Our Mission:
Our mission is to provide our learners with high quality courses that develop highly effective graduates who have the knowledge and skills to embark on a new chosen career or advance themselves in careers they may already be engaged with.

Key Benefits of Online Courses:


•  Study at Your Own Pace
You choose when and where you want to study. Students can take their time in completing the course - or decide to dedicate enough time to complete the course in a quicker time period.

•  Convenience & Flexibility
We provide a learning schedule that suits you. The Institute allows you to study at home or at work and achieve success in getting the job you want, the promotion you seek or the business that you aspire to establish without leaving your front door.

•  Qualified & Experienced Tutor Support
Students get their own personal tutor who imparts expert advice, assessment of work, and answer student questions.

Online / Distance Learning Career Training Courses:

Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma & Executive Diploma levels

Design Courses:
• Photography, Landscaping, Jewellery Design, IT / Web Design, Interior Design & Decoration, Horticulture, Graphic Design & Desktop Publishing, Floristry, Fashion Stylist & Image Consultant, Fashion Design

Management Courses:
• Sports Management, Retail Management, Project Management, Hospitality Management, Frontline Management, Business Management,

Business Courses:
• Travel & Tourism, Sales, Real Estate, Marketing, Life Coaching, Import / Export, Human Resources, Executive Secretarial, E-Business, Catering & Cooking, Advertising

Law & Justice / Professional Services Courses:
• Private Investigation, Political Science, Paralegal Secretarial, Mediation, Forensics, Criminal Psychology, Criminal Justice & Criminology

Financial Courses:
• MYOB Accounting Software, Bookkeeping

Events, Media & PR Courses:
• Wedding Planner, Public Relations, Journalism, Event Management

Health, Beauty & Fitness Courses:
• Zoology, Pharmacy Assistant, Pet Care / VET Assistant, Personal Trainer, Nursing Assistant, Natural Health, Medical Secretary, Massage, Hairdressing, Equine / Horse Care, Dental Assistant, Counselling & Psychology, Beauty Therapy & Make Up

Education Courses:
• Biblical Studies & Ministry, Nanny, Teachers Aide, TEFL / TESOL Teacher Training

Student Reviews / Testimonials:

Photo of Online Courses in South Africa•  "I decided that the executive secretarial course would provide me with the skills and confidence that I required - and it did just that! This course was undoubtedly one of the best investments I've ever made in myself and my life."
Samantha, Executive Secretarial Diploma Graduate

•  "I found the floristry course very informative and gained proper knowledge on the floristry industry in all aspects. The tutors were great and very helpful with any questions I asked. I would recommend this course to anyone who loves flower arranging or has a desire for a new career in this industry. A very detailed, fun and informative course."
Tracy, Floristry Diploma Graduate

•  "I have just graduated from ICI this year with an Advanced Diploma of Counselling & Psychology, 11 months after first enrolling into the course. As I reflect back on my experience with ICI, I can honestly say that it was a truly positive experience every step of the way. As a student I receive impeccable service from the students services department and my tutor each and every time I made a request."
Amanda, Advanced Diploma in Counselling & Psychology Graduate

•  "The diploma, knowledge, and skills that I have acquired through ICI played a significant role in my achieving my position. The recruiting department of the firm I work for was quite impressed with the educational curriculum. Thank you ICI! You have given me the opportunity of making my dreams of becoming a paralegal a reality."
Antonia, Paralegal Secretarial Diploma Graduate

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Online Candle Making Courses in South Africa & worldwide via Skype
Courses / Programs
• With The Candle Academy, a leading candle making training provider, you can now learn to make beautiful candles from the comfort of your own home or studio in South Africa and around the world.

• Home Study / Online Candle Making Classes in South Africa & globally include the choice of Live Seminars via Skype with Gary Simmons - one of the top candle designers in the world from the UK, or lessons via HD Video & PDF information files.


• These distance learning candle making courses for complete Beginners to Advanced artists will start you on the path to an exciting new career in candle design or a very rewarding hobby!

• These intensive candle making training courses are Hands-on and Very Visual, and follow the same techniques as our onsite programs, making it an ideal solution for people that live too far to be able to attend in Jamaica in person.

• Perhaps you would prefer to learn in person through an incredible educational holiday package in beautiful Jamaica in the Caribbean!

• Business start-up and Hobby courses offered year-round, both onsite or online. Welcome to this very special profession!

Candle Academy Student Reviews:

• "Very detailed and intensive. I was looking for the wow factor and that's exactly what I got."
- G. Woodard, USA

• "Gary has the creative ability and eye to take an ordinary object and make it extraordinary with commercial appeal. This has made him one of the most sought after candle designers in the business today."
- Mike, CEO of Aroma Home, UK
Online Candle Making Courses

Candle Making Seminars via Skype:
• 6 DAY COMPLETE BUSINESS SET UP COURSE
​• 4 DAY CONDENSED BUSINESS SET UP
• 2 DAY INTRODUCTORY COURSE

HD Video Course Options:
• BUSINESS SET UP COURSE
• PLATINUM COURSE
• INTERACTIVE COURSE
• HOBBY COURSE

Clear, Concise, Interactive Teaching:
These comprehensive candle making courses aim to equip you with the creative, technical, and commercial skills you need to make a livelihood from this special profession.

Training is Hands-on and Very Visual.
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth
Courses / Programs
Located in Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) brings together the best traditions of university education. We draw on more than a century of quality higher education experience, in a new kind of university that offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate academic, professional and technological programmes at varying entrance and exit levels.

Faculties and subject areas include Economic Sciences, Building Sciences, Sciences, Arts & Humanities, Law, Health Sciences, Education, and more. We offer undergraduate and graduate Certificate, Degree, and Diploma courses to domistic and international students at our state-of-the-art Port Elizabeth campus.

Our mission is to offer a diverse range of quality educational opportunities that will make a critical and constructive contribution to regional, national and global sustainability. Our vision is to be a dynamic African university, recognised for its leadership in generating cutting-edge knowledge for a sustainable future.
Undergraduate Study Options:
- Certificate
- Diploma
- Degree

Postgraduate Courses:
- Post-graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Honours Degree
- M Tech Degree
- Master's Degree
- D Tech Degree
- Doctoral Degree

Subject areas include:
- Economic Sciences, Building Sciences, Sciences, Arts & Humanities, Law, Health Sciences, Education, Distance Education
Global Chef and Hospitality School
Courses / Programs
Based in Cape Town, South Africa, the Global Chef and Hospitality School provides a comprehensive online Certificate in Food Preparation and Cooking. We provide the theory content in electronic format, so that every student can conduct their theory component at their own convenience or study pace. We also offer a range of distance learning hospitality and tourism management courses. Topics include Hotel Management, Casino Management, Travel Management, and Tourism Management.

Each topic of learning is accompanied by an in-depth assignment which needs to be completed before progressing to the next topic of learning. At the same time, learners will be assessed during an internship at regular intervals on all the practical components that need to be assessed.

Taking classes online is a popular way for working professionals to have the chance to earn a qualification at their own pace. At Global Chefschool Online we offer our students the opportunity to earn whilst you learn. We will place you in a suitable establishment for the duration of your studies where you will be afforded the opportunity to earn some money whilst you are studying.
Online Certificate in Food Preparation and Cooking:

Features include:
- Safety at work
- Introduction to Nutrition
- Prepare food for cold presentation
- Prepare, cook and finish foods
- Introduction to basic kitchen procedures
- Introduction to the hospitality and catering industry
- Food safety in catering

Distance Learning Hospitality & Management Courses:
- Hotel Management
- Casino Management
- Travel Management
- Tourism Management
International Career Institute - Online Courses for Zimbabwe & Global Students
Courses / Programs
• The International Career Institute (ICI) is a leading provider of online / distance education offering a wide range of courses to home study students in Zimbabwe, Africa, the UK & worldwide. 

• These include online courses at Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma levels in business; management; events, media, PR, design, professional services; health, beauty; pet care & more.

• We provide a learning schedule to suit You - to fit into your lifestyle and study at your own pace!

• ICI is an accredited & recognised member of the International Accreditation and Recognition Council (IARC) and the International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC). We are also a member of the College of Teachers.

• Our mission is to provide high quality courses that develop graduates who have the skills to embark on a new chosen career or advance themselves in careers they may already be engaged with.

• ICI provides a proven educational method. Through completion of an online course at ICI, graduates can secure their own futures by establishing or advancing a career or by establishing their own business!

Student Reviews
"To be honest, you cannot beat the services or the people that I have dealt with. I loved the business management course."
-Sanil

"The program was dynamite and the assistance I received from ICI in starting my very own Interior Design and Decoration business was invaluable. Without a doubt one of the best investments I have made in myself and now I am reaping the awards."
-Daniel
Online Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma Courses

•Business Management
•Hospitality
•Bookkeeping
•Advertising
•Marketing
•Sales
•Import-Export
•E-Business
•Secretarial
•Paralegal Secretarial
•Human Resources (HR)
•Public Relations (PR)
•Fashion Design
•Interior Design
•Jewellery Design
•Photography
•Journalism
•Beauty & Make Up
•Hairdressing
•Wedding Planning
•Event Management
•Tourism
•Real Estate
•Catering & Cooking
•Natural Health / Nutrition
•Counselling & Psychology
•Personal Trainer
•Medical Secretary
•Nursing & Patient Care Assisting
•Pharmacy Assistant
•Pet Care / VET Assistant
•TEFL/ TESOL Teacher Training...
Spanish Gurus
Courses / Programs
Are you a Chinese-based student or professional searching for quality online Spanish classes? Spanish Gurus provides online Spanish language lessons to adults and children throughout China and globally.

Taught via top-quality video conference, our group classes (3-6 students) and private Spanish lessons are available to students of all levels - from basic beginner to advanced. Learn in the comfort of your own home or office from professional native Spanish speaking teachers.

We offer flexible scheduling with morning, afternoon & evening classes available during weekdays and weekends.

Our online Spanish courses ensure students acquire the level of Spanish language required by DELE and SIELE, the official Spanish language exams. We provide a professional and rigorous curriculum, taught in the same way as official schools and top universities.

Spanish Gurus also offers private tutors for IB Spanish (International Baccalaureate) and for Cambridge IGCSE Spanish (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) to make sure students learn and acquire the best exam scores.

On completion of a course, you will receive a CEFR certificate.

Student Testimonial:

"I am learning Spanish anywhere because I want to work in a Spanish speaking country when I finish my University. I also want to pass the official Spanish exams (DELE and SIELE). Spanish Gurus offers outstanding teachers, good video conference tools, modern study programs and contents, and great classmates."
- Rakesh, India
Online Spanish Courses:
- Taught via Video Conference. We teach European Spanish & Latin American Spanish.

Group Spanish Courses (3- 6 students)
• General Spanish
• DELE exam preparation
• SIELE exam preparation
• Spanish for kids & teens
• Customized Spanish course for companies

Private & Semi-private Spanish Lessons (1-2 students)
• General Spanish
• DELE exam preparation
• SIELE exam preparation
• Spanish for kids & teens
• Customized Spanish course for companies
• Tutors for IB / IGCSE Spanish
• VIP courses - customized classes
TEFL Training College
Courses / Programs
Earn an internationally-recognised TESOL Certificate or Diploma qualification online from the comfort of your own home in South Africa and around the globe.

TEFL Training College is a global leader in online TEFL / TESOL education. We have graduates working globally – in all continents.

We are accredited by the International TEFL Accreditation Council (ITEFLAC), an independent body specialising in the accreditation of TEFL/TESOL course providers and institutions. Receiving ITEFLAC accreditation is proof of an institution’s commitment to providing a quality education that is recognized around the world. 

Our pledge is to provide excellent service and support to all our students and to provide them with a qualification that is internationally recognised and accepted.

Student Testimonial:
"My congratulations and gratitude go to the TEFL Training College staff with regard to the Diploma in EMS TESOL which I have recently completed.

I enjoyed each well-thought out assignment and especially the final extended essay which brought everything together so well."
- Dr. Jill Fardon, South Africa
Online TESOL/TEFL Courses:
- Accredited & internationally recognized TESOL qualifications

- Learn at your own pace with flexible schedules

- Our courses are known for their convenience, affordability and quality

Certificate in TESOL:
• Duration: 150 hours
• Aimed at persons who wish to gain an initial TEFL / TESOL qualification

Master Diploma in TESOL:
• Duration: 300 hours
• Designed for teachers who wish to achieve an advanced level qualification in TESOL theory and methodology