Master essential business communication tools like meetings and reporting to advance your career. This program is ideal for non-native English speakers looking to improve their English business communication skills. Gain the confidence and competence needed to thrive in the business world.

This short learning programme introduces you to computer crime, digital forensic investigations the handling of digital evidence and the practical digital forensic investigation.

With dynamic and specialist instructors from UJ's Department of Philosophy and the Centre for Data Ethics (part of the Institute for Intelligent Systems (IIS)), this short learning programme will help you navigate ethical considerations in artificial intelligence with a particular focus on the use of LLMs in research, education and industry.

Many high school teachers in South Africa and Africa lack formal training in religion studies. Our SLP addresses this by offering an introductory course on key concepts, aligned with the school curriculum. This program equips teachers with the skills to teach religion effectively, preparing students for diverse, multi-religious environments. It introduces essential academic concepts to high school teachers and other interested individuals.

The Short Learning Programme (SLP) in Sociological Perspectives on Social Impact and Environmental Assessments is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and critical skills in analysing legal, ethical, and policy frameworks; designing inclusive stakeholder engagement strategies; understanding data collection methods; and critiquing assessment reports and mitigation plans within the South African context. The programme targets graduates with an NQF 7 qualification or equivalent in a relevant field, as well as working professionals in government, consulting, NGOs, and industry, who seek to deepen their competence in the integrated practice of social and environmental impact assessments. Responding to the growing demand for practitioners capable of promoting social justice, equity, and sustainability in development, this SLP prepares participants for career advancement, enhanced professional practice, and further study in the fields of impact assessment, policy analysis, and sustainable development.

The SLP equips professionals in the media and communication industries with future-oriented knowledge and practical skills essential for thriving in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). Addressing core topics such as digital transformation, technological advancements, media sustainability, audience engagement and monetisation, media entrepreneurship, digital media ethics and law, and Pan-African storytelling, the programme offers a dynamic and multidisciplinary learning experience.

Participants will develop capacities to drive innovation, adapt to digital disruption, foster sustainable media enterprises, and harness technology for creative and ethical media practice in the digital economy. This SLP is tailored for professionals seeking to position themselves for career advancement, leadership roles, and new opportunities within the rapidly changing African and global media landscapes. By strengthening competencies in digital strategy, enterprise development, and ethical communication, the programme provides a foundation for employment progression and further study in media innovation and related fields.