Everyone dreams of studying further after high school. We think about the day that we get handed our degree up on stage in front of a hall full of people watching your big day. The sad reality is that for […]
1 comment Just under seven months ago I became part of a startup distance learning college called Skills Academy. In that time I have been very fortunate to work with the indomitable Jan Badenhorst. I remember sitting in my interview and meeting […]
The Rise, Fall and Rebirth of the Phoenix That is ...
Studying is hard enough as it is, but it can get even harder when you are doing distance learning. While it is true that distance learning is more flexible, there are many distractions and problems that can arise that normal […]
Top 10 Best Study Tips for Distance Learning Students
2019 is almost here. This is the time of year when we look at ourselves and our lives and start thinking about the things we want to change or improve. Then we make a list of New Year’s resolutions. It […]
Eight New Year’s Resolutions for Students
So Black Friday has come and gone and there are no more specials, right? Wrong. There is still Cyber Monday. You may have heard the name before but you’re not quite sure what it means. How does Cyber Monday work? […]
So What’s The Big Deal About “Cyber Monday”?
1 comment Eleanor Roosevelt once said: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” And this is extremely important to remember when applying for that dream job! It’s important to believe in yourself even if you fail […]
What Your Employers Wish You Knew
Getting a job isn’t easy, most people have been in the circumstances where they go through struggle to get a job. This struggle can easily be a very difficult and tedious process. You need every single advantage that you can […]
Job Interviews: Do’s and Don’ts
I have learned many lessons throughout my career. This is through decades of working through many jobs and under dozens of bosses. The most important lessons I’ve learned are actually related to honing your career and the best method to […]
Career Tips
We live in a time where simply being happy is not so easy. Many people struggle to stay positive as they struggle with their daily trials and tribulations. So yes there are many circumstances that can drain some of the […]
Happiness
Life is about numbers. Life is about the endless chance towards the highest percentage and the best accounts. Life is about mathematics and accounting and science. Life is most definitely not about creativity. And that is why Art and Design […]
Creative Studies
According to the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists, on the AAPS website, a short course is defined as “an educational endeavour … in a short period of time”. Skills Academy’s website also has a thorough explanation as to what a […]
Short Courses
Dear Matrics of 2015: Congratulations with all you passes, all you distinctions and even all your failures. Today I’m here to remind you why these failures will neither define you for the rest of your life nor your career. These […]
Matric 2015: Here’s Why You Don’t Need That Bachelors Pass
Tap in and connect with your inner being to discover your inner river. Shhhhh, shhhhh be silent for a moment. Listen and listen deeply. Do you hear that awesome river flowing within you? Yes, you heard me correctly. Have you […]
Inner river
Today, I want to know: What is the motivation behind to getting up in the morning? Is it money? Is it passion? Is it purpose? Is it the calling? When you open your eyes, what is the first thought that […]
Motivation behind getting up in the morning?
When the economy is in trouble, many professionals turn to Distance Learning Education. Here are nine reasons why earning an distance learning qualification is a smart way to deal with a recession. 1. Invest in Yourself When stocks are down and savings accounts […]