Studying an accredited course will provide you with:
- Increased credibility
- More job opportunities
- High recognition, and increased earning potential
Bellview Institute of Distance Learning only offers fully accredited and recognised courses, ensuring that our students receive the best education and reputable qualifications.
Why Does Studying An Accredited Course Help You?
There are many reasons why you should choose to further your studies by completing an accredited course, including:
- Increased credibility: As the name suggests, completing an accredited qualification will give you more credibility to be accepted as an employee or candidate
- More job opportunities: Employers are far more likely to hire someone who has an accredited qualification. This will allow you to have more job opportunities than someone who does not have an accredited qualification
- Complete a recognised course: Employers hold accredited qualifications in high regard. This means that you will have increased job security and also proves that you will be a beneficial asset to the company
- Increased earning potential: With a variety of skills, you will be able to complete more tasks in a work environment, which will allow you to get a higher salary. You will learn many skills, including transferable skills, during your accredited course. This will also increase your earning potential
What Does It Mean When A Qualification Is Not Accredited?
Non-accredited courses are programmes that have not been accredited by any official examination body. These courses are mostly skills-based, as they focus on teaching you specific skills that are necessary for working in a practical career field.
Who Issues Accreditation?
Accreditation is issued by different institutions depending on the courses they offer. Bellview Institute of Distance Learning is accredited by the following institutions:
- Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB)
- Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
- Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)
This accreditation allows our institution to offer fully accredited NATED courses, ICB courses, and Matric courses.
Even though we are not directly accredited by Umalusi, all our Matric Certificates are issued by them. This means that your qualification will be fully accredited by Umalusi as well.
Our Accredited NATED Courses
Bellview is fully accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) to offer the following NATED courses:
- NATED: Financial Management Diploma Qualification
- NATED: Educare Diploma Qualification
- NATED: Business Management Diploma Qualification
- NATED: Management Assistant Diploma Qualification
- NATED: Legal Secretary Diploma Qualification
- NATED: Marketing Management Diploma Qualification
- NATED: Human Resource Management Diploma Qualification
We are also accredited by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to offer NATED Exams – 019992110 / 1199995016.
Our Accredited ICB Courses
Bellview Institute of Distance Learning has been accredited to offer the following ICB Programmes (301089):
- Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate (SAQA ID number: 48736)
- Office Administration – Business Management: ICB Higher Certificate (SAQA ID number: 23619)
- Financial Accounting – Business Management: ICB National Diploma (SAQA ID number: 20366)
Our Accredited Matric Courses
In terms of our Matric Courses, Umalusi accredits the following qualifications:
- Adult Matric: Amended Senior Certificate
- Matric Upgrade: Amended Senior Certificate
- Matric Rewrite: Amended Senior Certificate
- Volwasse Matriek – Gewysigde Senior Sertifikaat
Although we are not directly accredited by Umalusi, all our Matric Certificates are issued by them. This means that all our Matric Courses are fully accredited and recognised by Umalusi.
How Do Institutions Apply For Accreditation?
Online institutions gain accreditation through various processes as stated by their particular accreditation agency. Some general criteria that need to be met in order to obtain accreditation include having sufficient:
- Mission Directed Leadership and Management
- Teaching, Learning and Training
- Assessment and Results
- Learner Support
Steps For Receiving Accreditation
In order to receive accreditation, an institution must go through the following steps:
- Submitting a letter of intent to apply for accreditation
- Compulsory attendance of a Quality Promotion (QP) Meeting
- Submission of an online Self-Evaluation report along with required evidence
- Registration with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
- Receiving a site verification visit
- Submission of an accreditation report to the Accreditation Committee of Council (ACC)
- Correspondence sent to colleges with recommendations for a “window period to improve” or a provisional accreditation for their initial application
- Decision by the CEO
- Monitoring the institution
- Reapplication
Monitoring will generally occur continuously, and reapplication for accreditation should be done periodically. Once an institution has gone through these steps, they will receive accreditation from the institution they have applied for.
Why Should I Study With Bellview Institute Of Distance Learning?
You should study with Bellview because we offer many benefits to our students, including:
- The Ability To Study From Anywhere In South Africa
- The Freedom To Create Your Own Schedule
- Being Able To Study While You Work
- Receiving Affordable And High-Quality Education
- Having A Reliable Student Support System
- We Handle Study Material Deliveries
- Getting Fast Feedback On Assessments
- Gaining Access To Study Groups
- A Variety Of Available Courses
- Learning Scarce Skills
- Become More Employable
- The Opportunity To Pursue Higher-Paying Jobs
- Obtaining Accredited Qualifications That Increase Job Security
How Do I Apply?
There are many ways to apply for an accredited course with Bellview Institute of Distance Learning. Applying for an accredited course with Bellview is as simple as:
- Calling our toll-free line at 080 039 0027
- Filling in our online application form
- Calling or WhatsApp us at 065 656 9818
- Contacting one of our qualified course specialists
frequently asked questions
Most learning institutions have a list of their accreditations on their websites. Simply go to their website and look at their accreditation details. If the institution does not mention anything about accreditation, it is most likely not accredited.
There are three main types of accreditation that apply to specific academic programmes, which includes:
- National Accreditation
- Regional Accreditation
- Specialised Accreditation
Yes, Bellview Institute of Distance Learning is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).
The five (5) step accreditation process generally includes:
- Self assessment
- Final assessment
- Commission reviews and decisions
- Maintaining compliance
- Re-accreditation
No. Qualified courses simply mean that they meet the requirements for providing education. Accredited courses indicate that authorities such as the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) or Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) have officially authorised the course.
Author: Karla Nortier
Editor: Connor Bergsma
Date Published: December 12, 2022