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48 Learning Programmes

20 free skills courses and 28 professional certificate programmes, with structured lessons, practical activities, assessments and certificates of completion.

48 courses available
Basic Computer SkillsPCT-FSC-001
Free Skills Course · School of Digital Skills & Computing

Basic Computer Skills

Build confidence using a computer for study, work and everyday tasks. Learn hardware basics, Windows navigation, file management, productivity tools, internet use and safe digital habits.

◷ 2 Weeks◎ Beginner
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Microsoft Word FundamentalsPCT-FSC-002
Free Skills Course · School of Digital Skills & Computing

Microsoft Word Fundamentals

Learn how to create, format, review and prepare professional documents in Microsoft Word for academic, personal and workplace use.

◷ 2 Weeks◎ Beginner
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Microsoft Excel BasicsPCT-FSC-003
Free Skills Course · School of Digital Skills & Computing

Microsoft Excel Basics

Master the essentials of Microsoft Excel and gain confidence organising data, performing calculations, sorting information and creating charts.

◷ 2 Weeks◎ Beginner
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PowerPoint PresentationsPCT-FSC-004
Free Skills Course · School of Digital Skills & Computing

PowerPoint Presentations

Create clear, professional and engaging presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. Learn slide planning, visual design, media, transitions and delivery techniques.

◷ 2 Weeks◎ Beginner
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Internet & Email BasicsPCT-FSC-005
Free Skills Course · School of Digital Skills & Computing

Internet & Email Basics

Learn how to use the internet effectively, search for reliable information and communicate professionally through email while staying safe online.

◷ 2 Weeks◎ Beginner
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Typing SkillsPCT-FSC-006
Free Skills Course · School of Digital Skills & Computing

Typing Skills

Improve typing speed, accuracy and confidence through correct posture, touch-typing technique, keyboard familiarity and practical drills.

◷ 2 Weeks◎ Beginner
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Customer Service ExcellencePCT-FSC-007
Free Skills Course · School of Professional Development

Customer Service Excellence

Develop practical customer service skills that build trust, resolve problems and create memorable experiences across face-to-face, phone and digital channels.

◷ 2 Weeks◎ Beginner
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Communication SkillsPCT-FSC-008
Free Skills Course · School of Professional Development

Communication Skills

Communicate clearly, confidently and professionally in study, work and everyday life through speaking, listening, writing and presentation skills.

◷ 2 Weeks◎ Beginner
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Time Management & ProductivityPCT-FSC-009
Free Skills Course · School of Professional Development

Time Management & Productivity

Make every minute count by learning to prioritise, plan, set goals, reduce time-wasters and build a sustainable productivity system.

◷ 2 Weeks◎ Beginner
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Introduction to EntrepreneurshipPCT-FSC-011
Free Skills Course · School of Business & Entrepreneurship

Introduction to Entrepreneurship

Learn the mindset, tools and steps needed to identify opportunities, test business ideas, understand business models and prepare for launch.

◷ 4 Weeks◎ Beginner
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Financial Literacy BasicsPCT-FSC-012
Free Skills Course · School of Business & Entrepreneurship

Financial Literacy Basics

Take control of your money by learning budgeting, saving, responsible credit use, financial protection and simple long-term planning.

◷ 4 Weeks◎ Beginner
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Record Keeping for Small BusinessesPCT-FSC-013
Free Skills Course · School of Business & Entrepreneurship

Record Keeping for Small Businesses

Learn practical methods to record sales, expenses, inventory and cash movement so you can understand performance and make better business decisions.

◷ 3 Weeks◎ Beginner
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Social Media for BeginnersPCT-FSC-014
Free Skills Course · School of Creative & Marketing Studies

Social Media for Beginners

Discover how major social platforms work and learn to build a profile, create content, engage communities, schedule posts and measure results.

◷ 3 Weeks◎ Beginner
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Digital Marketing BasicsPCT-FSC-015
Free Skills Course · School of Creative & Marketing Studies

Digital Marketing Basics

Learn essential digital marketing strategies to reach the right audience, create valuable content, use social and email channels and improve results using analytics.

◷ 4 Weeks◎ Beginner
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Graphic Design FundamentalsPCT-FSC-016
Free Skills Course · School of Creative & Marketing Studies

Graphic Design Fundamentals

Learn the foundations of visual communication including layout, colour, typography, images, branding and export workflows for digital and print design.

◷ 2 Weeks◎ Beginner
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Canva for BeginnersPCT-FSC-017
Free Skills Course · School of Creative & Marketing Studies

Canva for Beginners

Learn to use Canva to create professional social media graphics, presentations, flyers and business materials even without previous design experience.

◷ 2 Weeks◎ Beginner
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Introduction to Cyber SafetyPCT-FSC-018
Free Skills Course · School of Digital Skills & Computing

Introduction to Cyber Safety

Learn practical ways to recognise common cyber threats, protect accounts and personal information, avoid phishing and secure everyday devices.

◷ 2 Weeks◎ Beginner
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Job Readiness & CV WritingPCT-FSC-019
Free Skills Course · School of Professional Development

Job Readiness & CV Writing

Prepare for the job market with a clear career direction, an ATS-friendly CV, achievement-focused writing, strong cover letters and organised applications.

◷ 3 Weeks◎ Beginner
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Interview Skills & Confidence BuildingPCT-FSC-020
Free Skills Course · School of Professional Development

Interview Skills & Confidence Building

Prepare for interviews with research, confident self-introductions, structured answers, professional body language, virtual interview skills and follow-up strategies.

◷ 3 Weeks◎ Beginner
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Financial Management & BookkeepingPCT-PC-001
Professional Certificate · School of Business, Finance & Management

Financial Management & Bookkeeping

Develop practical financial-management and bookkeeping skills for small organisations, offices and growing businesses, from source documents and cashbooks to budgets, reconciliations and management reports.

◷ 2 Months◎ Intermediate
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Basic Marketing and Sales ManagementPCT-PC-002
Professional Certificate · School of Business, Finance & Management

Basic Marketing and Sales Management

Learn how to understand customers, position an offer, plan practical marketing activities, manage a sales pipeline and improve customer acquisition and retention.

◷ 2 Months◎ Beginner
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Basic Computer SkillsPCT-PC-003
Professional Certificate · School of Digital Skills & Security

Basic Computer Skills

A two-month professional certificate pathway covering computer fundamentals, Windows, files, office productivity, email, internet use, collaboration and digital safety.

◷ 2 Months◎ Beginner
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Starting and Managing Small BusinessPCT-PC-004
Professional Certificate · School of Business, Finance & Management

Starting and Managing Small Business

Turn a business idea into a practical operating plan by learning opportunity analysis, business models, basic finance, marketing, operations, compliance and growth planning.

◷ 2 Months◎ Beginner
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Labour Relations and LawPCT-PC-005
Professional Certificate · School of Business, Finance & Management

Labour Relations and Law

Build practical understanding of workplace relations, employment documentation, fair procedures, discipline, grievances, dispute prevention and responsible HR administration. Content is educational and should be aligned with current Namibian labour requirements by the institution.

◷ 3 Months◎ Intermediate
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Customer Care and ServicesPCT-PC-006
Professional Certificate · School of Hospitality, Tourism & Customer Service

Customer Care and Services

Develop professional customer-service skills for front desks, shops, offices, call centres and service businesses, with emphasis on communication, problem solving and customer loyalty.

◷ 2 Months◎ Beginner
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Administrative AssistancePCT-PC-007
Professional Certificate · School of Administration & Office Practice

Administrative Assistance

Prepare for administrative-support roles through practical office communication, filing, scheduling, document preparation, meetings, records and everyday coordination.

◷ 2 Months◎ Beginner
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HR (Payroll Administration)PCT-PC-008
Professional Certificate · School of Business, Finance & Management

HR (Payroll Administration)

Learn practical payroll administration, employee records, pay-cycle preparation, deductions, controls, confidentiality and payroll reporting for an HR support environment.

◷ 2 Months◎ Intermediate
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Personal AssistancePCT-PC-009
Professional Certificate · School of Administration & Office Practice

Personal Assistance

Develop executive and personal-assistant skills including diary control, communication, travel, meetings, task follow-up, confidentiality and professional support.

◷ 2 Months◎ Beginner
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ReceptionistPCT-PC-010
Professional Certificate · School of Administration & Office Practice

Receptionist

Prepare for front-office receptionist duties with practical training in visitor handling, telephone etiquette, appointments, records, customer care and office coordination.

◷ 2 Months◎ Beginner
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CCTV Control Room OperationPCT-PC-011
Professional Certificate · School of Digital Skills & Security

CCTV Control Room Operation

Learn control-room professionalism, CCTV system basics, observation, incident logging, communication, evidence handling and safe escalation. Site-specific legal and security procedures should always be followed.

◷ 2 Months◎ Beginner
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Hotel & Guesthouse ManagementPCT-PC-012
Professional Certificate · School of Hospitality, Tourism & Customer Service

Hotel & Guesthouse Management

Learn the essentials of operating a small hotel or guesthouse, including reservations, front office, housekeeping coordination, guest service, basic finance and service quality.

◷ 2 Months◎ Beginner
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Medical Office ReceptionistPCT-PC-013
Professional Certificate · School of Health, Safety & Human Services

Medical Office Receptionist

Train for non-clinical medical front-office support: patient reception, appointments, records, communication, billing administration, confidentiality and professional healthcare-office workflows.

◷ 2 Months◎ Beginner
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Health and Safety ManagementPCT-PC-014
Professional Certificate · School of Health, Safety & Human Services

Health and Safety Management

Build practical occupational health-and-safety management skills for identifying hazards, assessing risks, implementing controls, reporting incidents and supporting a safer workplace.

◷ 2 Months◎ Intermediate
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Project ManagementPCT-PC-015
Professional Certificate · School of Logistics, Operations & Supply Chain

Project Management

Learn practical project management from initiation and scope through scheduling, budgeting, risk, communication, monitoring and project close-out.

◷ 2 Months◎ Intermediate
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Library AssistancePCT-PC-016
Professional Certificate · School of Education & Community Services

Library Assistance

Prepare for library-assistant work through customer service, circulation, shelving, classification basics, information support, digital resources and records.

◷ 2 Months◎ Beginner
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Tour GuidingPCT-PC-017
Professional Certificate · School of Hospitality, Tourism & Customer Service

Tour Guiding

Develop foundational tour-guiding skills for planning visitor experiences, interpreting places and culture, communicating with groups, managing logistics and responding to common tour issues.

◷ 2 Months◎ Beginner
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Logistics & Supply Chain ManagementPCT-PC-018
Professional Certificate · School of Logistics, Operations & Supply Chain

Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Learn the flow of goods, information and suppliers across purchasing, inventory, warehousing, transport, order fulfilment and performance management.

◷ 2 Months◎ Intermediate
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Transport ManagementPCT-PC-019
Professional Certificate · School of Logistics, Operations & Supply Chain

Transport Management

Develop practical transport-management skills including fleet records, route planning, scheduling, driver coordination, vehicle compliance, costs and delivery performance.

◷ 2 Months◎ Intermediate
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Office Management SkillsPCT-PC-020
Professional Certificate · School of Administration & Office Practice

Office Management Skills

Build the practical skills needed to coordinate an efficient office, including workflow, records, meetings, supplies, communication, basic budgets and team support.

◷ 2 Months◎ Intermediate
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Waste ManagementPCT-PC-021
Professional Certificate · School of Health, Safety & Human Services

Waste Management

Learn practical waste-management fundamentals including waste identification, segregation, storage, collection, recycling, records, health and safety, and environmental responsibility.

◷ 2 Months◎ Beginner
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Pre-School TeachingPCT-PC-022
Professional Certificate · School of Education & Community Services

Pre-School Teaching

Introduce early-childhood classroom support through child development, play-based learning, routines, activity planning, inclusion, observation and safe learning environments.

◷ 2 Months◎ Beginner
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Counselling and PsychologyPCT-PC-023
Professional Certificate · School of Health, Safety & Human Services

Counselling and Psychology

A foundational, non-clinical introduction to helping skills, human behaviour, communication, ethics, boundaries, stress, relationships and referral. It does not qualify a learner to diagnose or practise as a licensed psychologist or counsellor.

◷ 3 Months◎ Beginner
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Child Day CarePCT-PC-024
Professional Certificate · School of Education & Community Services

Child Day Care

Learn practical foundations for safe, caring and organised child day-care support, including routines, hygiene, play, supervision, communication and safeguarding.

◷ 1 Month◎ Beginner
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Call Center ManagementPCT-PC-025
Professional Certificate · School of Hospitality, Tourism & Customer Service

Call Center Management

Develop call-centre supervision and management skills across service standards, call handling, staffing, coaching, quality assurance, complaints, reporting and performance improvement.

◷ 2 Months◎ Intermediate
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Investment ManagementPCT-PC-026
Professional Certificate · School of Business, Finance & Management

Investment Management

Learn foundational investment-management concepts including goals, risk, return, diversification, asset classes, portfolio thinking, fees and disciplined review. This course is educational and does not provide personalised investment advice.

◷ 2 Months◎ Intermediate
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Operations ManagementPCT-PC-027
Professional Certificate · School of Logistics, Operations & Supply Chain

Operations Management

Learn how organisations design, run and improve day-to-day operations through process mapping, capacity, quality, inventory, scheduling, performance data and continuous improvement.

◷ 2 Months◎ Intermediate
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Retail ManagementPCT-PC-028
Professional Certificate · School of Business, Finance & Management

Retail Management

Build practical retail-management skills in customer service, merchandising, stock control, cash handling, staff coordination, promotions, loss prevention and store performance.

◷ 2 Months◎ Intermediate
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