If you’re looking to sharpen your skills in a variety of topics, from Leadership to Basic Data Analysis and more, then these short courses are the perfect fit for you. Work at your own pace and achieve a sense of accomplishment as you advance further in your process of self-development.
And because we’re all about offering the best of the best to our readers, our Cape {town} Etc family gets access to each course at a discounted price. Happy learning!
Online Leadership Training Course
If your goal is to become a self-assured team leader with charisma, situational awareness and the right amount of emotional intelligence, this online course is ideal for you.
By the end of it you will have learnt all there is to know about leadership qualities that enable building a strong team, different personality types and how to deal with different personalities within your team, as well as how to motivate, inspire and deal with crises.
- Institution: Lead Academy
- Cost: R179 (instead of R500)

Mental Health Online Training Course
Whether you would like to better your own mental health or to educate your team members and foster a supportive, empathetic and civil workplace, this online training course holds all the necessary tools you need.
By the end of the course, you will have learnt about the different aspects of good mental health and its connection with physical health, lifestyle and character, as well as the importance of promoting mental wellbeing. You will also gain an overview of the major types of mental illness, their symptoms, causes and treatments including common conditions such as anxiety, stress and depression.
- Institution: Lead Academy
- Cost: R179 (instead of R500)

Basic Data Analysis Training
“What is basic data analysis?,” you might ask. It is the methodical application of logical and statistical approaches to describe, demonstrate, summarise and assess data.
This step-by-step online course will provide with all the necessary knowledge and qualifications to establish a deep understanding of basic data analysis and lay the groundwork for professional development for any working environment.
Bonus: You get full CPD accreditation and a certificate of completion.
- Institution: Skill Up
- Cost: R189 (instead of R400)

Adult Patient Nursing Training
If caregiving has ever piqued your interest, this is the course you’ve been searching for. From advanced patient hygiene procedures and environmental health and safety awareness to all the right methods to ensure patient safety and comfort in a healthcare context, you will learn learn it right here, in just a few convenient designated hours.
Bonus: You get full CPD accreditation and a certificate of completion.
- Institution: Skill Up
- Cost: R199 (instead of R400)

An all-access pass to learn soft skills
Let’s begin by defining soft skills. These are personal attributes that enable individuals to interact effectively and harmoniously with others and include social aspects such as personality, flexibility, motivation, and business etiquette.
With the help of this online course, you will be able to build yourself up in a manner that , an ability that has become (if not alway been) highly sought after by employers and recruiters.
- Institution: Learnify
- Cost: R369 (instead of R1269)

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