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Becoming a responsible director
3 min read
Being a director on a board is tightly twined with the concept of governance, which has become a buzzword to the extent that one, at times, ...
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Creativity and good governance shine with SGI’S new online courses!
6 min read
We are delighted to announce that we have entered into partnerships with CheHan Ideaneers and FluidRock to introduce four new online courses...
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Five Apps for work-study-life balance when studying online
4 min read
Today’s technology has made it easy to access everything at a touch of a button, including online short courses you can complete anywhere in...
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“Teach you, I will” – The Yoda guide to help you study
5 min read
(Image courtesy of StarWars.com)
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Upskilling women for the Fourth Industrial Revolution [WEF Edition]
1 min read
"It is impossible for a robot to be empathetic; hence the need for the very human attribute of high emotional intelligence." Our recent arti...
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The game-changing online course to boost your career [General Management]
4 min read
The cornerstone to any good business – no matter the industry – is the performance of its management. But how does our year-long course in g...
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How music helps boost your brain [and improves your online studying]
6 min read
Between email, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Snapchat and myriad more ways to consume content in the modern world, your mind is al...
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Why studying Project Management Online can help your career
4 min read
Can you picture your child producing a book one day and jetting off to another country the next? Do you see him or her thriving through a va...
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A people-focused career: Guide to HR Management [eBook available]
13 min read
INTRODUCTION Human resource management (HRM) is becoming increasingly popular as a career and there are no shortages of the value it adds to...
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The skills women will need to transition in the 4IR workplace
6 min read
From unhelpful stereotypes and unconscious bias to unequal pay structures and a lack of role models, gender equality in the workplace has lo...
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HR and Talent Management trends of the digital age
5 min read
Imagine an algorithm that reads a team’s anonymised Slack and email messages to gauge its overall mood and sentiment. As HR, you get sent th...
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How to prepare for financial risk with an online risk management course
6 min read
In 2018, KPMG South Africa suffered reputational and financial damage relating to work it did for companies linked to the Guptas. As part of...
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10 Apps to help you with your online studies
5 min read
There’s nothing like a Pinterest-worthy workspace to inspire heightened productivity. Make your space inspiring and then gather all the digi...
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4 Ways to make friends whilst studying online
3 min read
Congratulations! If you’ve enrolled in one of SGI’s online short courses, you’re one step closer to achieving your certification or suppleme...
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Which phenomenal businesswoman are you? [Quiz]
5 min read
This Women’s Month, we’re celebrating amazing female leaders across the globe. Take our quiz to see how you stack up – and which inspiration...
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How to improve your organisation’s culture with some online short courses
6 min read
You may think there’s an unspoken rule of how people conduct themselves in the workplace – and you’d be right. However, in South Africa, wit...
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Do you have what it takes to be a leader? (Quiz)
6 min read
In the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), transformational leadership will be a key factor in maintaining and improving operations, product...
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Money-wise tips for managers and SME owners from online financial courses
7 min read
In just 10 short years, Bos Brands has gone from a small local business to a R100-million company. According to Entrepreneur, other South Af...
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Learn how to build relationships when no-one's in the office with our HR courses
6 min read
In the digital age, more and more employees are out of the office! This doesn’t mean they’re on holiday, but rather that there’s more flexib...
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3 Ways to make data work for you with the right finance course online
6 min read
Regardless of which industry you work in, the chances are high that you’ve heard about Industry 4.0 or the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR...
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Upskill yourself with an Advanced Project Management course
3 min read
Are you someone who has an eye for detail, enjoy problem-solving, and can manage people? An advanced project management course might be what...
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Effective Directorship
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Effective Directorship|
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Effective directors meet their regulatory and statutory obligations
R14 500
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Creativity in Business
Creativity in Business|
Short Course
Develop your creativity and apply it to different business areas
R6 500.00
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Creative Intelligence
Creativity in Business|
Short Course
Take a conscious decision to unleash your inner creative potential
R1 200.00
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Creative Intelligence and Innovation
Creativity in Business|
Short Course
Improve your Creative Intelligence and promote an innovative environment
R2 400.00
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Managing Finances
Finance|
Short Course
Understand how every business action impacts the financial aspects of an organisation
R6,500
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Manage Major Project Phases
Project Management|
Short Course
Requirements and transition between the phases of a project
R8,250
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Evaluate and improve project performance
Project Management|
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Techniques to support ongoing delivery and excellence of a project
R8,250
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Getting to Yes (Negotiations)
Human Resources|
Short Course
Conduct negotiations to deal with conflict situations
R2,400
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