Business Skills

Overview

Our Business Skills Courses are designed to equip individuals with practical, in-demand skills in bookkeeping, financial mathematics, and spreadsheet proficiency. These non-credit-bearing courses offer a solid foundation for career advancement, further studies, or improving workplace performance. Each course is structured to enhance essential skills such as financial accuracy, data analysis, and technological efficiency.

The courses are non-credit bearing and are designed to equip students with essential skills for the workplace. Upon completion, students will receive a certificate of attendance issued by Graduate SA

Business Skills Fees

Bookkeeping Fee

R900

Foundations in Financial Mathematics

R900

Spreadsheets

R900

Who It’s For

  • Junior employees looking to build foundational skills.
  • Experienced professionals seeking to enhance their financial and technical expertise.
  • Self-employed individuals managing their own finances.
  • Students preparing for college, university, or workplace entry.

Whether you’re starting your career, looking to upskill, or seeking a career change, our courses provide practical knowledge to achieve your goals.

Course content

Bookkeeping

Are you looking to enhance your skills in bookkeeping. Whether you are a junior employee, experienced accountant or self-employed person. Gain the bookkeeping and accountancy skills that will underpin your future studies. You will gain a sound basis for a career in bookkeeping, financial or management accounting.

Topics covered:
  • Introduction to accounting
  • The presentation of financial statements
  • Accounting systems
  • Double entry bookkeeping
  • The trial balance
  • Sales, purchases and sales taxes
  • Control accounts
  • Accruals and prepayments
  • Receivables and irrecoverable debts
  • Inventories
  • Non-current assets and depreciation
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Accounting errors
  • Incomplete records
  • Company accounts
  • End of course bookkeeping exercise

From R300 pm
inc.VAT

Foundations in Financial Mathematics

The Financial Mathematics course allows students to study and grasp fundamental of Mathematics , statistics, finance and computer spreadsheets. The course is ideal for students who needs basic knowledge to prepare for college or university OR prepare for entry into workplace.

Topics covered:
  • Basic mathematics
  • Probability
  • Summarising and analysising data
  • Interrelationships between variables
  • Forecasting
  • Financial Mathematics
  • Spreadsheets

From R300 pm
inc.VAT

Spreadsheets

Unlock the full potential of Microsoft Excel in this comprehensive course designed to take you from beginner to advance with our All-in-one package. Enrol now and transform from an Excel novice to an Excel expert

Topics covered:
  • Basic principles of spreadsheets
  • Formatting
  • Basic formulae
  • Advanced formulae
  • Manipulating data

From R300 pm
inc.VAT

Study Options

Online Classes

Our online learning course gives you complete control over your studies with full support from our tutors. You will learn by following a structured online course with pre-recorded online lectures covering the syllabus, and course notes that we deliver to your door.

Benefits of studying Business Skills Courses

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Improved financial accuracy

Bookkeeping courses enhance employees’ ability to manage financial records accurately, reducing errors in accounting and ensuring better financial reporting and decision-making.
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Better financial decision making

Employees with strong bookkeeping and mathematics skills can contribute to more informed financial decisions, helping the company manage costs, investments, and profitability.
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Increased efficiency with technology

Spreadsheet courses teach employees how to use tools like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets effectively, speeding up tasks such as budgeting, reporting, and data analysis, leading to more efficient work processes.
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Enhanced data analysis skills

Mathematics courses provide foundational skills for analysing and interpreting financial data, improving problem-solving abilities and supporting data-driven decisions within the business.

Need help with your Business Skills course?

Our course advisors are here to assist you in selecting the perfect course to match your goals and support your career path.