2. INTRODUCTION
2017 Portfolio of Programmes
“UKZN Extended Learning (UEL)’s aim is to capacitate individuals and organisations with critical
knowledge, skills and resources to achieve their full potential. Continuing Education plays a key
role in promoting lifelong learning across all spheres of society; our programmes are designed to
improve productivity and performance, and to enhance South Africa’s ability to compete
successfully in Africa, and globally.”
- Simon Tankard: CEO
The world is encountering change that is unprecedented in its scale and complexity. It is critical for future success
that you remain abreast of the skills, knowledge and qualities required to build your capability to lead your
organisation into the future. We are pleased to announce our 2017 Portfolio of Programmes to assist you in
addressing the challenges of a more competitive, volatile and uncertain business climate, to pursue practical learning
and development opportunities in your chosen field of expertise.
Our programmes are taught by distinguished academics from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and other
leading institutions nationally and internationally. Our focus is on active learning, sharing of best practice and
implementation of practical applications and solutions for impact in the workplace. Our aim is to enhance your
personal performance and to improve your organisation’s competitiveness in a challenging and demanding
environment.
3. Continuing Education at UEL offers:
Capacity building for improved business performance and impact
Active and applied learning solutions
World-class teaching and facilitation from distinguished academics and
subject experts
Local and global insights and perspectives, aligned to best practice and
thought-leadership
Open Programmes
Our 2017 Portfolio of Open Programmes offers a broad range of executive and continuing education programmes
designed to address your personal and professional development needs, including Management and Leadership,
Marketing and Sales, Finance, Human Resources, Law, ICT, Bridging/Access and niche sector and subject-based
initiatives in areas such as Applied Population Studies and Food Security.
Next Steps
If you would like further information on any of our programmes, or wish to discuss your specific development
needs, please contact any of our colleagues:
Yashna Sookoo (sookooy@ukzn.ac.za) Sindi Ndlovu (ndlovus1@ukzn.ac.za)
Verona Govender(mohanlalv@ukzn.ac.za) Zainab Abdul Hamid (hamid@ukzn.ac.za)
Hameeda Cassim (cassimh@ukzn.ac.za) Shaughnnessa Govender (govendersh@ukzn.ac.za)
We encourage you to experience UEL first-hand. You may also visit us online at
www.ukznextendedlearning.com to learn about our exciting new programmes for 2017.
The UEL Experience:
Continuing
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4. Portfolio of Programmes 2017
Portfolio of Programmes
Contact
Days
Start Dates
Price ZAR
(including
VAT)
Management and Leadership
Executive Leadership Development
Programme
15 23-Jun R79 500
Impactful Leadership for Women NEW* 3 29-Mar 2-Aug R9 500
Senior Leadership Development Programme 15 9-Jun R50 000
Management Development Programme 14 22-Feb 19-Jul 18-Oct R39 790
Emerging Managers Programme 6 8-Mar 8-Nov R14 850
Managing for Impact 3 8-Mar 5-Jul 8-Nov R7 425
Change Management Programme NEW* 3 6-Sep R7 425
Systems Modelling for Change NEW* 3 10-Apr 23-Oct R8 500
Board Leadership Programme NEW* 3 26-Jun R11 250
Supply Chain and Project Management
Competent Project Management 3 3-May 15-Nov R7 425
Advanced Project Management NEW* 12 8-Feb 3-Jul R29 500
Supply Chain Management 3 17-May 1-Nov R7 425
Finance
Finance for Non-Financial Managers 3 3-Apr 18-Sep R7 425
Chartered Accountant Board Exam (CABE) Applied Learning Programme
NEW*
4 4-Dec R3 750
Equities Investment Management Programme 2 20-Apr R4 950
Human Resources
Aligning HR with Organisational Strategy 2 12-Jun R6 950
Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution 2 2-Oct R4 950
Building a Talent Management Culture 2 5-Sep R4 950
Coaching and Mentoring NEW* 1 1-Mar 7-Jun 6-Sep R2 450
Marketing and Sales
Strategic Marketing Management NEW* 3 23-Aug R7 425
Integrating Social Media into your Marketing Strategy 2 8-Jun R4 950
Entrepreneurship
Essentials for Business Start-Ups
(small, medium and micro enterprises) NEW*
2 22-May 27-Nov R4 950
Finance for Entrepreneurs NEW* 1 5-Apr 5-Jul 4-Oct R2 450
Essentials for Business
Safety, Health and Environment (SHE)
Management Training NEW*
10 6-Mar 4-Sep R19 500
Personal and Professional Impact Programme (Work Readiness) NEW* 15 5-Jun 6-Nov R19 500
Law
Certificate in Labour Law 15 21-Feb 25-Jul R9 200
Advanced Labour Law NEW* 15 TBC R14 400
Certificate in Forensic Investigation 15 20-Feb R14 400
Contracts Management NEW* 3 15-Mar 16-Aug R7 425
Intellectual Property and Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) NEW* 3 8-May R7 425
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5. Portfolio of Programmes 2017
Portfolio of Programmes
Contact
Days
Start Dates Price
Languages
isiZulu Basic 12 25-Jan 23-Feb 5-Jul R4 000
isiZulu Intermediate NEW* 12 31-Jan 6-Jun 5-Sep R4 000
Spanish NEW* 12 25-Jan 23-Feb 5-Jul R4 000
French NEW* 12 25-Jan 23-Feb 5-Jul R4 000
Sign Language NEW* 12 25-Jan 23-Feb 5-Jul R4 000
Portuguese NEW* 12 25-Jan 23-Feb 5-Jul R4 000
Sesotho NEW* 12 25-Jan 23-Feb 5-Jul R4 000
Mandarin NEW* 12 25-Jan 23-Feb 5-Jul R4 000
Bridging /Access Courses
Foundation Math 10 16-Jan 5-Jun R6 290
Foundation Physics 15 16-Jan 3-Jul R9 400
Mathematics Literacy Upgrade to Grade 12 Mathematics 15 13-Feb 10-Jul R10 490
Certificate in Business Administration 2 weeks 20-Feb 21-Aug R14 700
Certificate in Public Administration 2 weeks 20-Feb 21-Aug R14 700
Higher Education
Advanced Leadership Development Programme 9 12-May R53 900
Leadership Development Programme 9 17-Mar R39 790
Academic Development Programme (UEIP)
- Module 1: Assessing Learning in Higher
Education
3 6-Feb 8-May 3-Jul R7 425
- Module 2: Teaching and Learning in Higher Education 3 13-Feb 15-May 10-Jul R7 425
- Module 3: Designing and Evaluating Curricula in Higher Education 3 6-Mar 22-May 17-Jul R7 425
- Module 4: Supervising Research in Higher
Education
3 13-Mar 5-Jun 24-Jul R7 425
Peer Review Programme 1 1-Mar 26-May 18-Aug R2 450
Public Sector
Leadership and Good Governance
Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Skills 6 months 6-Feb 7-Aug R27 500
Applied Population Studies Training & Research (APSTAR) 20 26-Jun TBC
Specialised Subject and/or Sector Courses
Global Immersion Programme 35 June/ July R45 000
Food Security 14 9-Oct R31 000
Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals
Professional Nursing
Primary Health Care
Dispensing for Pharmacists
Anaesthetics for Healthcare Professionals NEW*
Customised Programmes - courses and dates to be formalised on request
Due to the extended planning horizon for 2017 courses, UEL reserves the right to amend dates and prices at short notice, whilst protecting the
consumer rights and interests of prospective delegates
Seminars can be held on request
Open courses can be customised and offered to clients nationally and internationally.
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6. CUSTOM PROGRAMMES
UEL also provides customised in-house programmes for clients, uniquely designed to meet specific
development needs across public and private sectors, including Management and Leadership development
programmes, and niche offerings in areas such as Occupational Therapy, Monitoring and Evaluation,
Renewable Resources (Water and Energy) and Work Readiness (new entrants to the workplace).
During 2017 UEL will continue to introduce relevant and innovative programmes to address your needs.
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7. Partner Organisations Include:
“A huge thank you for all your efforts
and planning to make the MDP course
from start to Grad a SUCCESS.”
“Being part of the UKZN Extended
Learning program was an amazing
journey and experience for me and
my team.”
“Just a small note to say ‘well done
and thank you’ for everything. You
have worked tirelessly on this project
from beginning to end and your hard
work showed itself in the excellent
ceremony that we attended.”
“I can confidently say that the exposure
that I have received from the brilliant
course facilitators has helped me
become a more well-rounded person
operationally, financially and otherwise.”
Safiyah Moosa
Sales Administrator
Lopac Tissue
Maake Monare
Regional Manager
Multichoice
Nomsa Nkasa
Environmental Education Officer
Umgeni Water
Sunitha Reddy
Skills Development Facilitator
Transnet Terminals
Testimonials
8. Tel: 031 260 1234
Email: enquiries.uel@ukzn.ac.za
Howard College Campus
Innovation Centre, Room 212
Gate 9, Rick Turner Road
Durban, 4001
DURBAN
PIETERMARITZBURG
ukznextendedlearning.com
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Pietermaritzburg Campus
Golf Road, Scottsville
Pietermaritzburg
Tel: 033 260 5712/6096
