Distance Learning courses are only recognised if the institution that offers the course is accredited. Bellview’s Distance Learning courses are accredited, so your Distance Learning qualification will be recognised.

One of the biggest purposes of Distance Learning is to overcome barriers of place and time. With Distance Learning, students can receive a quality education from anywhere and complete their studies on their own time.

This results in students having the opportunity to learn even if they cannot follow a rigidly set schedule. Students will also be able to get quality studies at a cheaper cost.

There are several ways in which Distance Learning can be approached. Most of these methods are used alongside each other:

• Video conferences: An interactive student-teacher setting where conversations about topics happen in real-time through an online platform
• Hybrid distance education: Students receive deadlines for certain tasks, but can work on these tasks whenever they have time. They will then usually be given access to new content once they have submitted their work

• Open schedule online courses: Students receive all course material online and are yet again given time to complete work at their own pace as long as they meet their deadline

• Fixed online courses: There are designated online classes that you will need to attend and you are often given a specific amount of time to complete your work

Distance Learning is just as effective (if not even more effective) than face-to-face learning.

This is because the education is of high quality and also allows room for flexibility regarding learning. Students do not have the added time pressure or extra expenses tied to in-person learning which can affect studies positively.

As long as you are committed to putting in the effort, Distance Learning can become even more effective than face-to-face learning.

Although both are similar concepts, there are differences between Distance Learning and Online Learning.

Online learning involves in-person interaction between students and tutors regularly along with online classes. With Distance Learning, you will not be required to physically interact with teachers or students.

Distance Learning involves using technology and devices to study from remote locations and not going to classes or a physical campus.

This makes Distance Learning a flexible study process as you can work around other commitments.

You simply need to register for your course and then work through your material when you get the chance to prepare for your examinations.

Despite the differences in the way that you will learn, Distance Learning and regular learning are equal in credibility. If your Distance Learning course is accredited, you will receive a qualification identical to a regular learning qualification.

Aside from the general personal documents you will need for application, you will need to have an electronic device such as a laptop with internet connection since your studies will be done online. You will also need to pick a good learning space where you can concentrate and study optimally.

Some general tips for students who are studying through Distance Learning include:

• Creating a schedule/routine
• Communicate with lecturers and fellow students
• Set up a study environment

Distance Learning can be beneficial to many students. Distance Learning can be especially beneficial for students who:

• Do not want to spend extra expenses on traveling to physical classrooms
• Wish to create their own study schedule
• Prefer learning by themselves rather than engaging in a classroom setting
• Want to further their studies while they work
• Want to further their studies at a generally cheaper rate than full-time studies

Distance Learning means no physical classes. Instead, you will complete your studies from wherever you want to whenever you want to.

You can choose to complete the following accredited courses with Bellview:

ICB Courses:

• Business Management: ICB
• Office Administration: ICB
• Bookkeeping and Accounting: ICB

NATED Courses:

• Business Management: NATED 
• Financial Management: NATED 
• Educare: NATED 
• Management Assistant: NATED 
• Legal Secretary: NATED 
• Marketing Management: NATED
• Human Resource Management NATED

Yes, ICB courses can be completed through Distance Learning at an Institution that is accredited to offer ICB courses. Your studies will be completed online.

The accreditation of your Distance Learning course will depend on the type of course and the institution you choose to study at. Bellview’s courses are all fully accredited.

A NATED Diploma is on an NQF level 06.

• Make sure to keep with the institutions’ student platforms so you can be up to date with all the changes and updates being sent to your course 

• Be sure to set up a strict schedule which you follow in order to make you are up to date with all your study work

• Most importantly Know what you are working towards. Whether you are studying online or in person you need to always be sure of what you are studying towards in order to guarantee your success in your studies.

The ICB Diploma is the highest qualification in the ICB programme and also the final course in the programme. This award is on an NQF level 06.

Yes, Distance Learning is a good idea and is a great option to further your education at your own pace in any field.

At Bellview we offer the following NATED Diploma Courses that you can do via distance learning:

• Financial Management course
• Business Management course
• Marketing Management course
• Educare course
• Legal Secretary course
• Human Resource Management course
• Management Assistant course

Through Distance Learning you can get qualifications such as Matric Certificates, National N Certificates, as well as National Diplomas.

Typically, updates regarding assignments you have to complete are sent to you via email or a designated student portal. Your study materials are ordered online and sent to your address. Depending on which institution you attend, your course is either given to you through online classes and tutors or you are simply sent the material you need to study by yourself.

NATED and ICB courses offer students skill sets that are in high demand. This will improve job security and solidify your employability, ensuring that there will be many opportunities for your career.

The three types of Distance Learning include:

• Video conferencing
• Hybrid distance education
• Open schedule courses

If you want to study through distance learning, you can apply at the Bellview Institute of Distance Learning.

Yes, they are. All the courses that we offer are valid. You can choose from NATED, ICB, and Matric courses.

To apply at Bellview Institute of Distance Learning, this is what you can do:

• Complete an online application
• Speak to a course specialist
• Contact the Student Recruitment Office

No, it is not. Distance learning is more flexible. You can study at your own time while working or taking care of other responsibilities.

The benefits of distance learning include:

• Study at your own pace
• Study from anywhere and any time
• Study and work at the same time

Bellview Institute of Distance Learning offers a range of ICB and NATED courses that can be studied from home through distance learning.

The following colleges offer distance learning in South Africa:

• Bellview Intitute of Distance Learning
• Matric College
• Skills Academy
• Ember College

Yes, you can. Bellview Institute of Distance Learning offers courses that can be completed online. Our courses and qualifications are recognised by many institutions, thus they can allow you to get a job.

Bellview Institute of Distance Learning is a distance learning institution that offers courses suitable for distance learning. We offer the following courses that can be completed via distance learning:

• NATED Courses
• ICB Courses
• Matric Courses

No, it is not. Distance learning requires a great deal of motivation and discipline as you have full control over when you study, how much time you will dedicate to studying and when assignments will be submitted.

Bellview Institute of Distance Learning offers a wide range of accredited ICB and NATED courses to study via distance learning. The best course depends on your personal and professional aspirations.

The advantages of distance learning are:

• You can study from the comfort of your own home
• You can create your own study schedule
• You can study at your own pace
• Helps students develop technical skills

This depends on personal preference. You will receive the same level of quality education with distance learning and contact learning. Whether or not it is better than contact learning depends on your preference. Certain students prefer to be present in a lecture and others work better on their own.

Distance Learning can be challenging but if you are dedicated and you create a study schedule to keep yourself on track, you will not find it hard to cope.

No. We offer affordable Diploma courses and we have reasonable payment options. For more information on course fees, contact our course specialists.

Some of the benefits of distance learning include:

• Studying at your own pace
• Being able to work and study at the same time
• Setting your own study schedule

Students who do not understand a concept during live online classes may find it hard to seek clarification as they are detached from the instructor. Students may also lack the motivation for their coursework due to a lack of time in physical campus or contact with their peers.

Yes. Students who had otherwise busy schedules now have much more time available to them due to the closing of school activities. Distance learning forces a student to understand the best ways they learn and implement those ways at the best times.

More and more students are beginning to favour distance learning. 84% of students believe that remote learning environments are effective, and 70% said that they would take more virtual classes in the future.

The main benefit of distance learning is the flexibility it provides. Students can choose when, where, and how they learn by determining the time, location, and medium of their studies.

No, distance learning means that you have no contact classes. Instead, you will be using your phone or laptop to study from the comfort of you own home.

Yes, all of the distance learning courses offered by Bellview are accredited.

These are the four types of distance learning:

• Video Conferencing
  
• Hybrid Distance Education
  
• Open Schedule Online Courses
  
• Fixed-time Online Courses

You can study any course via distance learning at:

• Bellview Institute of Distance Learning
  
• Matric College
  
• Skills Academy

The ICB distance learning courses are accredited by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) and the Quality Council For Trades and Occupations (QCTO).

What are the NATED Management Assistant courses:

• 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 Educare courses are:

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

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 Marketing Management Diploma course has a total of 360 credits.

The NATED Business Management diploma 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 Diploma

The ICB Bookkeeping and Accounting courses are:

• Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate
• Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate
• Technical Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma
• Certified Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma

The NATED Legal Secretary diploma courses are:

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

These are the NATED Human Resource Management Diploma course:

• 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

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

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

Yes, NSFAS will fund your distance learning course if it is done at a public institution. We are a private distance learning college, which means NSFAS will not fund your studies with us.