Never underestimate the importance of communication skills. This post reviews 10 scientific studies in varied areas of life. Each study underscores how important communication skills are and highlights the surprising benefits of using communication skills effectively. My neighbor’s son just started his first year of college with a required... Read more

Alison, the free online learning and employment empowerment platform with over 2,000 courses, announces the launch of a free course to help educate people about US policies in advance of the US Presidential election day November 3rd. The US Presidential Election Course provides unbiased fact-based information on the latest... Read more

Boss’s Day is observed every October to encourage colleagues to strengthen their relationship in the workplace. Fostering a professional environment that is free of intimidating behaviour is one way to do this, and recognising workplace bullying is where it needs to begin. Workplace bullying results in high levels of... Read more

The need for greater financial literacy is among South Africa’s main socioeconomic development challenges. It’s an area in which the Momentum Metropolitan Foundation has particular interest, especially in terms of partnering with institutions that work towards empowering communities. One such institution is FunDza Literacy Trust, which, along with the... Read more

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented many challenges particularly with education and training. To address these obstacles, Nissan South Africa’s Training Academy has successfully found an innovative way to ensure that learning and development has not been interrupted. Nissan South Africa has become the first Original Equipment Manufacturer to introduce e-learning... Read more

Cape Town is home to almost 60% of South African tech start-ups. This is according to data released by Invest Cape Town, which cites high internet penetration, access to start-up capital, and top business accelerators, as reasons for the city’s growing success as a Fintech hub on the African... Read more

The Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA) is internationally recognised as a leader in the field of sport science. In 2019, the Sports Science Institute of South Africa launched its campus-based, SETA accredited one-year certificate and two-year diploma in personal training and conditioning. 2020 has seen continued growth,... Read more

Education is a fundamental factor for development. It improves the quality of life by raising people’s productivity and creativity and promotes entrepreneurship and technological advances. Education plays a crucial role in securing economic and social progress and improving income distribution. However, traditional teaching models will no longer prepare students... Read more

Educo Solutions, the organisation that supplies accredited education to people across South Africa, has just launched an exciting, enabling program that gives participants an opportunity to make money whilst studying. The aptly named Learn & Earn Program is available on digital service, Educo Academy, an online learning portal that... Read more