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Busting the myths: think again if you thought further study isn't for you
There are hundreds of vocational qualifications that are accessible even to those who did not pass matric, or passed without university exemption, says Oxbridge Academy.
Business
Mar 18, 2020
Essential study hacks for distance learning students
There are a number of distance learning study strategies which, if applied, will help ensure student success, says Oxbridge Academy.
Business
Mar 12, 2020
Six ways to get back on track after disappointing matric results
Redoing matric, writing supplementary papers or doing a bridging course are just some options available to learners.
Business
Mar 9, 2020
The four most popular distance learning courses for 2020
Hospitality and catering services, educare, health and safety, and farming management are topping the list this year.
Business
Mar 5, 2020
Distance learning: Can it prepare you for the workplace of the future?
Distance learning mirrors the situations that future workers will face, especially in fields such as IT, advertising and public relations, says Oxbridge Academy.
Business
May 27, 2019
Opportunities await OHS graduates as government seeks to create fully fledged industry
Government's plans to make changes to SA's Occupational Health and Safety Act means more career opportunities in the OHS industry.
Business
May 13, 2019
Three-month upskilling programme charts a new course for (almost) any career
If you already have a relevant diploma, degree or occupational qualification, you can become a qualified assessor or moderator in your chosen field, says Oxbridge Academy.
Business
Mar 18, 2019
Different routes for tackling matric through distance learning
Young people who either failed, or did not gain university exemption in the past three years, still qualify to do rewrites this year, provided they move quickly to meet registration deadlines, says Oxbridge Academy.
Business
Feb 15, 2019
Matric failure: getting back on track without losing hope
There are various study options, particularly vocational ones, in high demand in the workplace that don't require a matric certificate, says Oxbridge Academy.
Business
Jan 11, 2019
Vocational training: a good start to a great career
Vocational courses equip students with job-relevant skills and the opportunity to receive a qualification directly linked to a chosen career path, says Oxbridge Academy.
Business
Dec 13, 2018
Five most popular distance courses for 2019: what students are studying and why
Oxbridge Academy's popular distance courses, as determined by enrolment figures, are occupational health and safety, educare, HR management, engineering studies and business management.
Business
Dec 4, 2018
Top tips for staying engaged and beating the job search blues
Job-seekers can learn how to stand out from other applicants and continue to work on their employability during their job search by gaining more skills, says Oxbridge Academy.
Business
Oct 9, 2018
Tourism student numbers on the rise as industry opportunities grow
There's been a steady increase in enrolments for tourism and hospitality-related qualifications and courses over the past three years, says Oxbridge Academy.
Business
Aug 6, 2018
Take control, nail your internship in four steps
When going into an internship, understand the potential of the opportunity is very much in your hands, says Oxbridge Academy.
Business
Jul 3, 2018
2018's top five vocations to study via distance learning
2018's top choices include HR, business and supply chain management, early childhood education, and technical skills development courses.
Business
May 25, 2018
Technical matric opens doors to practical careers requiring skilled workers
It gives access to a myriad of careers where employers are desperately seeking skilled staff, says Oxbridge Academy.
Business
May 21, 2018
How to choose a career if you have no idea what you want to do
Many people change careers during their lifetime, so take the pressure off yourself by committing to an approach of lifelong learning, says Oxbridge Academy.
Business
Apr 25, 2018
How to steer clear of the seven sins of the interview room
Do your research about the job requirements, about the company, and about how your qualifications and experience will match the company's needs, says Oxbridge Academy.
Business
Mar 2, 2018
Great careers that don't require degree study (or even matric)
There are a myriad of tertiary options where prospective students can study towards workplace-geared qualifications that are in high demand, says Oxbridge Academy.
Business
Jan 17, 2018
How to change careers without checking out of life (or work) for three years
There are a number of ways young people can incrementally work their way into a new career, says Elbie Liebenberg, principal of Oxbridge Academy.
Business
Nov 3, 2017
How to bounce back after serial job application disappointments
Candidates can take some actions to ensure their applications improve over time, which will help their chances in the marketplace, says Oxbridge Academy.
Business
Oct 3, 2017
No matric but not without hope: SA adults turn to distance to boost career prospects
At Oxbridge Academy, roughly 50% of students are currently pursuing studies that don't require matric.
Business
Sep 6, 2017
Oxbridge Academy evolves with new online courses
Its latest offerings are for those who wish to?adapt to or remain relevant?in?the workplace.
Business
May 22, 2017
University or vocational training: how to choose what is right for you
There is a misguided perception that a vocational qualification counts for less than a basic degree from a university, says Oxbridge Academy.
Business
May 9, 2017
Announcement of scholarship recipients for Oxbridge Academy
The 10 recipients were chosen on merit based on their answers to questions provided on the online application form.
Business
Apr 10, 2017
Have you hit the glass ceiling?
Oxbridge Academy suggests a few signs to be aware of and a few tips for smashing the glass ceiling.
Business
Mar 7, 2017
Scholarship applications are still open
Oxbridge Academy has launched ten full scholarships in 2017 that will cover the full course fees.
Business
Jan 27, 2017
Oxbridge Academy announces 10 scholarships in celebration of two decades
The distance learning private college is doing this in celebration of 20 years of existence.
Business
Dec 14, 2016
Staying cyber security savvy
Nobody ever actually reads the terms and conditions when creating a new account or updating an app, says Oxbridge Academy.
Business
Nov 25, 2016
Stop gentrifying our Internet #DataMustFall
The data cost structures in this country have made the online space an elite one,?says Oxbridge Academy.
Business
Oct 6, 2016
Personal digital curation for millennial professionals
With the rise of personal/professional Web sites, LinkedIn and other recruitment platforms, CVs are becoming archaic, says Oxbridge Academy.
Business
Sep 5, 2016
Oxbridge Academy partners with ADvTECH Group
Their collaboraton will enable a variety of growth opportunities, primarily the expansion of the distance education offering.
Business
Aug 23, 2016
The age of the expert entrepreneur and the value of upskilling
Oxbridge Academy evaluates the importance of continued learning in the context of facilitating individual initiatives, self-branding, and self-development.
Business
Jul 26, 2016
Which jobs will be highest in demand over the next 10 years?
You need to choose a profession that will remain in high demand, to make sure that the next 10 years will be your most lucrative, says Oxbridge Academy.
Business
Jun 29, 2016
How much money does distance learning actually save you? We break it down
Oxbridge Academy breaks it down.
Business
Jun 1, 2016
A degree simply isn't enough anymore
In today's job market, people can't rely on an old qualification to keep giving your career momentum, says Oxbridge University.
Business
May 18, 2016
Empowering women starts with education
Women? Oxbridge Academy's female managers share the sentiment that creating women in leadership starts with a good education.
Business
Apr 25, 2016
Often overlooked impact of e-learning
Oxbridge Academy has recently launched a range of e-learning courses focused on vocational skills development.
Business
Feb 25, 2016
Oxbridge Academy rewards students for succeeding against the odds
Mathe Salome, Lizette Janse van Rensburg and Emile Smith were presented with Oxbridge Academy medals for `Succeeding Against the Odds'.
Business
Jan 28, 2016
Acting Hope becomes Oxbridge Academy's NPO platform
This coincides with Acting Hope's annual Hope International Pageant where finalists will be judged on much more than just traditional pageantry criteria.
Business
Nov 17, 2015
Education as rehabilitation at Goodwood Correctional Services
Oxbridge Academy has donated over 20 courses to the inmates of the correctional facility.
Business
Oct 21, 2015
Ten highest-paying careers you can go into without a degree
Oxbridge Academy has compiled a list of the most financially rewarding career paths a job-seeker can enter into without a degree.
Business
Sep 17, 2015
Colleges, charity, and corporate social responsibility
Oxbridge Academy's staff representatives donated five overflowing boxes of blankets, clothes, food, and other items to the Stellenbosch Night Shelter.
Business
Aug 20, 2015
Oxbridge Academy rewards students for succeeding against the odds
Oxbridge Academy is awarding an `Oxbridge Academy Medal for Succeeding Against the Odds' to three students each semester.
Business
Jul 29, 2015
Students say Oxbridge Academy's service is top-notch
A survey reveals 95% of its students felt they received their study materials on time, and?89% knew who to contact for coursework assistance.
Business
Jun 17, 2015
Short Courses in the South African labour market
A short course may be enough to start a chain of events that will lead to a successful future career, says Oxbridge Academy's?MD Barend van den Berg.
Business
May 19, 2015
Oxbridge Academy, LH Education launch accounting school with internationally accredited AAT courses
The newly founded?Oxbridge Training Institute?will offer the UK's AAT accredited accounting courses across SA via blended learning.
Business
Mar 31, 2015
New distance learning college courses give students access to UK university degree programmes
ABMA qualifications?are recognised by a number of UK universities as credit-bearing, and top performing students can apply for bursaries to study in the UK.
Business
Feb 17, 2015
Oxbridge Academy's phenomenal November 2014 exam results
The total pass rate for Oxbridge Academy students who wrote national exams at the college's?exam centre?in November 2014 was 74.7%.
Business
Jan 22, 2015