Provider-Based Short Course | Skills Programme

Duration: 6 Months

Programme Overview

The End User Computing – Basic short course is a skills-based programme designed to meet the digital literacy needs of learners across all sectors of the economy. In today’s workplace, end user computing is an essential and compulsory skill for employment, productivity, and career progression.

This programme is suitable for:

• Learners currently in formal education
• Unemployed youth
• Employed individuals seeking to improve workplace efficiency

The course aims to develop competent, confident, and digitally skilled learners who can apply computer skills effectively in academic, business, and professional environments. The knowledge and skills gained contribute to improved workplace productivity, efficiency, and employability.

Progression and Articulation

End User Computing is a key entry-level requirement for employment in many industries. This programme is informed by SAQA-aligned unit standards, enabling learners to build foundational skills that may support future progression towards a nationally recognised qualification through the accumulation of credits via accredited short learning programmes, where applicable.

Course Content

• Introduction to Computers
• Introduction to Digital Skills for the workplace
• Introduction to Computer Networks
• Microsoft Word (Basic To Advance)
• Microsoft Excel (Basic To Advance)
• Microsoft PowerPoint (Basic To Advance)
• Printing , Scanning , Coping
• Desktop Publishing
• Internet and Email
• Artificial intelligence-Beginner Course

Assessment Approach

• Practical tasks
• Assignments and exercises
• Applied computer-based activities

Certification

Certificate of Proficiency in End User Computing (Basic)
(Provider-Based | Non-NQF | No SAQA Accreditation)

Entry Requirements

• Grade 10, Matric, or equivalent qualification

Career Opportunities

Learners may pursue entry-level roles such as:

• Office Administrator
• Personal Assistant
• Receptionist
• Data Capturer
• Office Support Assistant