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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Oxbridge Academy evolves with new online courses

Its latest offerings are for those who wish to?adapt to or remain relevant?in?the workplace.

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.

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.

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.

Scholarship applications are still open

Oxbridge Academy has launched ten full scholarships in 2017 that will cover the full course fees.

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.

Staying cyber security savvy

Nobody ever actually reads the terms and conditions when creating a new account or updating an app, says Oxbridge Academy.

Stop gentrifying our Internet #DataMustFall

The data cost structures in this country have made the online space an elite one,?says Oxbridge Academy.

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.

Oxbridge Academy partners with ADvTECH Group

Their collaboraton will enable a variety of growth opportunities, primarily the expansion of the distance education offering.

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.

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.

How much money does distance learning actually save you? We break it down

Oxbridge Academy breaks it down.

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.

Empowering women starts with education

Women? Oxbridge Academy's female managers share the sentiment that creating women in leadership starts with a good education.

Often overlooked impact of e-learning

Oxbridge Academy has recently launched a range of e-learning courses focused on vocational skills development.

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'.

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.