Course Summary
Course Name:
Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate
Certification Type:
Course Level:
N5, NQF5
Duration:
The Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate course is the second of three theoretical course studies you will need to complete in order to gain your Business Management National Diploma.
Course Information:
Course Name | Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate |
Accreditation | The Quality Council of Trades and Occupations (QCTO) |
Examinations | Entrepreneurship and Business Management N5 Internal Exam Sales Management N5 Internal Exam Public Relations N5 Internal Exam Computer Practice N4 Internal Exam |
Award Type | National Certificate: N5 Business Management |
Award Issued By | The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and The Quality Council of Trades and Occupations (QCTO) |
SAQA ID | 66929 |
NQF Level | 05 |
Course Duration | 6 to 12 months |
Entry Requirement | National Certificate: N4 Business Management |
Subjects For Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate
The following subjects will be covered during the Business Management N5 course:
- Entrepreneurship and Business Management N5
- Sales Management N5
- Public Relations N5
- Computer Practice N5
What Will I Learn?
During this course, you will expand your knowledge in areas such as:
- Accounting
- Management Communication
- Entrepreneurship and Business Management
- Computer Practice
- Public Relations
- Sales Management
Career Opportunities
With a Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate, you can pursue the following career paths:
- Team Leader
- Workshop Manager
- Marketing Coordinator
Salary Expectations
Your salary expectations will depend on the career path you choose to follow, as well as your experience. The monthly expected salary for the different career paths are as follows:
- Team Leader: R28 331 expected monthly salary
- Workshop Manager: R30 000 expected monthly salary
- Marketing Coordinator: R20 000 expected monthly salary
Role And Responsibilities
The roles and responsibilities vary depending on the career path you choose to follow and your employer. Duties typically include:
- Guide and instruct a working group in projects
- Plan, coordinate and direct activities to staff
- Strategise and implement marketing and advertising plans
Each NATED Course Builds On The Next
The Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate course is the second theoretical course of the NATED study course programme in your journey towards a Business Management: National Diploma.
To study the Business Management: NATED N6 National Certificate course, you first need to complete your Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate course.
What Are My Options After Receiving A Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate?
After receiving your Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate, you can register for the Business Management: NATED N6 National Certificate course, or apply for jobs in Business Management.

Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate Curriculum
The Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate curriculum has a total of four subjects that you will cover. For each subject covered, you will write two assessments and two examinations.
Assessments To Be Completed In Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate
The following assessments will be completed during the course of the year, in your Business Management N5 course:
- Entrepreneurship and Business Management N5 Assessment 1
- Entrepreneurship and Business Management N5 Assessment 2
- Sales Management N5 Assessment 1
- Sales Management N5 Assessment 2
- Public Relations N5 Assessment 1
- Public Relations N5 Assessment 2
- Computer Practice N5 Assessment 1
- Computer Practice N5 Assessment 2
Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate Exams
You will complete a total of eight examinations during the course of the year in your Business Management N5 studies. Each subject will have both one internal examination and one external examination.
Why Choose To Study With Bellview Institute of Distance Learning?
Choosing to study through Bellview Institute of Distance Learning has many benefits. Our priority is to make your learning experience as easy and convenient as possible. View our benefits here.

Bellview Institute of Distance Learning Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate Facebook Group
You can join Bellview’s Business Management Facebook group to interact with fellow students. Through the Facebook group, you will receive the latest updates and news on the Business Management course, and can ask questions related to the course.
Bellview Institute of Distance Learning Application Process
Bellview’s registrations are open all year round. You can apply by:
- Filling out the online application form
- Contacting one of their course specialists
- Contact our Student Recruitment Office:
Call or WhatsApp: 065 656 9818
Landline Number: 021 838 8280
How Do I Study For A Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate?
To study the Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate course, you will need to have a Business Management: NATED N4 National Certificate. Once you have that, you need to:
- Register for the Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate course
- Complete all assessment required for the year
- Pass all internal and external examinations
When Can I Start Studying Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate?
You can start studying for a Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate at any time, provided you have your Business Management: NATED N4 National Certificate. Bellview’s application process is open all year round.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Business Management: NATED N5 course expands your knowledge on topics learnt in the Business Management N4 course, and prepares you for pursuing a career in Business Management.
The National N5 Certificate is a post-matric National Certificate and is the second National Certificate you will receive after completing your N4 Business Management course.
To study Business Management, all you need is a Matric Certificate. It does not matter if you passed Maths, or Maths Literacy.
The Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate has a total of 60 credits.
The Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate is equivalent to any certificate at NQF level 05.
You will receive a National N Certificate (N5 Level) once you complete your N5 Business Management course which is on a NQF level 5.
For more information on tuition and registration fees at Bellview, contact our course specialists.
No, you cannot get a National Diploma in Business Management with an N5 Business Management Certificate. To get a National Diploma you will need to complete the N6 Business Management National Certificate course, then do 18-months of practical training.
Three of the most important skills you will learn during your Business Management N5 course include:
- Communication
- Financial Accounting
- Computer Practice
Yes, it is worth studying the Business Managemet N5 course. Getting an N5 Business Management National Certificate will develop your skills and expertise in Business Management, and will improve your employment opportunities, as well as strengthen your position within an organisation. Your N5 Business Mangement is also an important step to take in getting your National Diploma qualification in Business Management.
The N5 Business Management course has a total of four subjects. The entire NATED Business Management Diploma course has a total of 12 subjects.
Generally, Business Management is not a difficult study option. Each Business Management course provides you with simple, and straightforward classes, and you will become more advanced as you progress in your studies.
During your N5 Business Management course, you will complete two assessments, and write two examinations, for each of your course subjects.
Yes, Business Management National Certificates are accredited qualifications, and are highly regarded by employers. During your National Certificate studies, you will gain useful industry-related skills and knowledge, that will reflect on your CV, and aid in your employment hopes, or better your position within a company through promotion.
Yes, Business Management studies are courses designed to improve your skills and knowledge in a range of different areas of business, allowing you to become an entrepreneur, or business manager.
The Business Management N5 National Certificate is not equivalent to any other qualification. It is registered on the NQF system on NQF Level 5 but is not equivalent to other qualifications on the same level.
No, you cannot. There is no correlation between National Certificates and university entry requirements.
These are the subjects you will cover during the N5 Business Management course:
- Management Communication
- Introductory Accounting
- Entrepreneurship and Business Management
- Computer Practice
The length of a NATED course is dependent on if you study full-time or part-time. If you study full-time, you can finish the course in 36 months. If you study part-time, you can finish it in 54 months.
Yes, NSFAS funds NATED courses at public institutions. They do not fund our NATED courses because we are a private institution. We offer various payment options that will make paying for your studies much easier.
You can choose to complete the Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate course in 6 or 12 months depending on how fast you can work through your course materials.
This is what you can do with a N5 National Certificate course:
- Team Leader
- Workshop Manager
- Marketing Coordinator
These are the subjects that will be covered in the Business Management N5 National Certificate course:
- Entrepreneurship and Business Management
- Sales Management
- Public Relations
- Computer Practice
These are the skills you need to be a good Business Manager:
- Communication skills
- Leadership and motivation skills
- Budget management skills
- Organisational skills
- Planning and strategic thinking
A Business Manager:
- Leads and oversees the operations of the company
- Implements strategies to make sure the company stays productive
- Evaluate how well the business is performing
Business Managers can work in any business, at any management level, in any industry. Business Managers have knowledge in almost any department and can be a valuable asset.
These are the different types of Business Managers:
- Top-level Managers (CEO)
- Middle Managers (General Manager)
- First-line Managers (Assistant Manager)
- Team Leader
As a business manager, you will gain the following transferrable skills:
- An understanding of business structure and behaviour
- Critical analysis and evaluation
- How to creatively and effectively tackle a problem
- How to make the best business decisions
- Writing and speaking persuasively
Managers usually work in:
- Entrepreneurial Businesses
- Large Corporations
- Government Agencies
- Hospitals
- Museums
- Manufacturing Plants
The Business Management N5 National Certificate course is an NQF level 5 qualification.
The Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate SAQA ID is 66871.
A Business Manager could earn between R 30 000 and R 56 000 per month, depending on their years of experience.
The Business Management course is accredited by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and the Quality Council For Trades and Occupations (QCTO).
The award will be issued by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) and by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).
No, you do not need to have any specific subjects to study the Business Management N5 National Certificate course. All you need is a Business Management N4 National Certificate.
No, you cannot. The requirement for the Business Management N5 National Certificate course is a Business Management N4 National Certificate.
The Business Management N5 National Certificate will take you between 6 and 12 months long.
The Business Management N5 National Certificate course subjects include:
- Entrepreneurship and Business Management N5
- Sales Management N5
- Public Relations N5
- Computer Practice N5
After you complete the Business Management N5 National Certificate course, you will be able to register for the Business Management N6 National Certificate course or apply for entry level jobs in business management.
You are going to need to complete a total of eight assignments during this course.
The three types of Business Management are:
- Autocratic Management
- Democratic Management
- Laissez-faire
These are the skills you are going to need to be a Business Manager:
- Communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Time Management skills
- Adaptability skills
- Team Working skills
- Leadership skills
- Problem-solving skills
No, the Business Management N5 National Certificate course is not hard. If you need any assistance, there are dedicated tutors available to help you when you need.
The four types of business management are:
- Top-level Managers
- Middle Managers
- First-line Managers
- Team Leaders
No, you cannot apply for the Business Management Diploma course with a N5 Business Management National Certificate. You need to apply with a N6 Business Management National Certificate.
Author: Ashley Roskruge
Editor: Connor Bergsma
Date Published: May 16, 2022
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