Accredited courses are specially created to equip students with practical and technical skills that are not included in other courses or programmes. The aim of these courses is to make sure that students are ready to enter the workforce once they receive their qualifications.

Accredited qualifications are reviewed, recognised, and monitored by regulatory bodies to ensure quality education.

Unaccredited courses have no quality control. If a course is accredited, students know they are receiving a quality education. This will also count in their favour regarding future employers.

Employers look for people with accredited courses as it ensures that the potential employee has received quality education which is beneficial in the work field.

Accredited Course

Accredited courses are courses that are of high quality. Accreditation refers to the quality and reliability of the course you are taking.

Qualification

A qualification better refers to the professional status or competence of a person.

You can still find a job if the course you take is not accredited.

You will, however, have less variety to choose from and limit your career options. You will also be less likely to be employed than someone who has done an accredited course.

Courses are accredited if they have been approved by a professional organisation.

If you are uncertain about whether your course is accredited or not, you can simply research who is offering the course.

Accredited qualifications show that you have knowledge and skills in a specialised subject that meet the correct educational requirements. Employers need to know that potential employees are serious about their work field and have concrete knowledge to do their job.

No, the SAQA certificate remains valid – even if new certificates are implemented, the holder of the certificate will not be expected to get the newer version and the older version will still be accepted.

The accreditation of course or institution will need to be renewed periodically. This ensures that the quality and educational value of the course/institution is maintained.

However, if you have obtained an accredited qualification, that qualification will remain accredited. Since that qualification met the standards for accreditation, its accreditation will not expire.

There are two main types of accreditation: institutional and programme-based.

Institutional accreditation means that an institution has obtained accreditation for the entire institution.

Programme-based accreditation relates to individually accredited programmes within the institution.

Yes, Bellview Institute of Distance Learning is fully accredited to offer reputable Distance Learning courses.

NATED courses are accredited by Umalusi and the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO).

Yes. A course that is Recognised does not always mean it is accredited. What it does mean is that that course has a high possibility of getting you employed and that the skills that course provides are highly favourable to employers.

For a course to be accredited means it has been recognised by a professional body related to that specific qualification, for example, bookkeeping and accounting courses are recognised by the ICB( Institute of Certified Bookkeepers).

Some of the areas that are assessed during accreditation:

• Curriculum and Instruction
• Programme Type
• Student Needs
• Goals and Objectives
• Research

 Our NATED and ICB courses are accredited with SAQA and the DHET.

You can study the following ICB Courses without a matric certificate:

• Bookeeping: ICB National Certificate
• Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate
• Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate

Accredited courses are highly beneficial and increases your credibility as a potential employee. As such, it increases your possibility of landing a job and earning more money.

There are government bodies and organizations that are responsible for setting and maintaining a certain standard of education that courses need to meet, in order to be taught to students. There are different groups that accredit different courses, but all courses must meet the standards set up by SAQA. SAQA sets the standards for all higher education and training institutions in South Africa.

Being accredited means that the course has met all these standards.

Non-Accredited Courses have no connection to any external accreditation bodies. These courses are focused on giving the student specific knowledge in a particular skill set.

No, you cannot. Most accredited courses take between 12 and 18 months to complete.

All college websites should state if their courses are accredited or not. If they are accredited, they should provide information on which organisation or professional body they are accredited by.

Not all courses are accredited. However, accredited courses are better if you need a recognised professional qualification.

Non-accredited courses are not linked to any professional bodies. They may not be recognised as a legitimate qualification but they will help you refine your skills in your career field or for hobby purposes. The main purpose is to improve or expand your skills in a specific career.

The purpose of accreditation is to make sure that higher education institutions are providing the right quality of education set by professional accreditation bodies.

Yes, you can. You can get a job with a non-accredited qualification. You might not be able to apply for executive positions.

Accredited courses are important because you can rely on the training and know that it is of high standards. Accredited courses provide quality education and training that is recognised by other institutions and independent bodies.

Yes, they are. Accredited courses show that the qualification you will be studying toward is recognised by independent and notable industry approved bodies.

Yes, they are. The courses offered at Bellview Institute of Distance Learning are accredited by professional accreditation bodies which include:

• Department of Higher Education and Training
• Quality Council for Trades and Occupations
• Institute of Certified Bookkeepers

Yes, they are. ICB courses are accredited by:

• Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)
• Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB)

Yes, they are. Our NATED courses are accredited by professional accreditation bodies which include:

• Quality Council for Trades and Occupations
• Department of Higher Education and Training
• South African Qualifications Authority

Bellview Institute of Distance Learning offers the following courses that are accredited in South Africa:

• ICB Courses
• NATED Courses

You can contact the institution to ensure that the course you want to pursue is accredited. Additionally, all the courses offered at Bellview Institute of Distance Learning are accredited.

Having an accredited course shows employers that the skills you learned meet a specific educational standard.

No, accreditation does not affect the price of the course. You can contact the institution you will be applying to and they will be able to give you more information on the course fees.

NATED courses are accredited by the Quality Council of Trades and Occupations (QCTO).

No, it will not. Your NATED National Certificate will last a lifetime as it is designed by the Department of Higher and Training and accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) .

Accreditation is important because it:

Helps employers determine the validity of programs of study and whether a graduate is qualified. Employers often require evidence that applicants have received a degree from an accredited school or program.

A non-accredited course has no connection to an external accreditation or professional body. Non-accredited courses focus on equipping the student with a specific knowledge and skillset. You can study a non-accredited course to help you in your current and future career, or for hobbyist purposes.

Yes, you can get a job with a non-accredited qualification. Although your options will be limited.

Accredited programs provide students with a recognised qualification. Accredited programs are more comprehensive and consistent in their coverage compared to non-accredited courses.

Yes, Bellview Institute of Distance Learning is a fully accredited distance learning college.

The courses offered by Bellview are accredited by:

• Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB)
  
• Quality Council for Trades and Occupation (QCTO)
  
• Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)

These are the benefits of studying an accredited course:

• There will be more job opportunities available for you
  
• Our courses are held in high regard by employers
  
• Having an accredited qualification will give you credibility
  
• You will gain a number of skills

Yes, all the NATED courses are accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) and by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).

Yes, the No Matric courses are accredited by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB), Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and the Quality Council For Trades and Occupations (QCTO).

The NATED Business Management courses are:

• Business Management: NATED N4 National Certificate
  
• Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate
  
• Business Management: NATED N6 National Certificate
  
• Business Management: NATED N6 National Certificate

The NATED Marketing Management courses are:

• Marketing Management: NATED N4 National Certificate
  
• Marketing Management: NATED N5 National Certificate
  
• Marketing Management: NATED N6 National Certificate
  
• Marketing Management: NATED N6 National Diploma

The NATED Educare courses are:

• Educare: NATED N4 National Certificate
  
• Educare: NATED N5 National Certificate
  
• Educare: NATED N6 National Certificate
  
• Educare: NATED N6 National Diploma

The Marketing Management Diploma course has a total of 360 credits.

The NATED Financial Management courses are:

• Financial Management: NATED N4 National Certificate
  
• Financial Management: NATED N5 National Certificate
  
• Financial Management: NATED N6 National Certificate
  
• Financial Management: NATED N6 National Diploma

The NATED Management Assistant Diploma course are:

• Management Assistant: NATED N4 National Certificate
• Management Assistant: NATED N5 National Certificate
• Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Certificate
• Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Diploma

The NATED Management Assistant diploma course has a total of 360 credits.

These are the NATED Legal Secretary diploma courses:

• Legal Secretary: NATED N4 National Certificate
  
• Legal Secretary: NATED N5 National Certificate
  
• Legal Secretary: NATED N6 National Certificate
  
• Legal Secretary: NATED N6 National Diploma

The Financial Management Diploma course has a total of 360 credits.

The NATED Business Management Diploma course has a total of 360 credits.

The NATED Human Resource Management diploma courses are:

• Human Resource Management: NATED N4 National Certificate
  
• Human Resource Management: NATED N5 National Certificate
  
• Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Certificate
  
• Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Diploma

Courses that are not accredited are not recognised by external examination bodies. Whether or not a course is accredited is usually outlined in the course details.