The Short Learning Programme in Children's Rights in an African Context empowers professionals across public, private and non-profit sectors to advance their expertise without interrupting their careers. This programme is designed for practitioners in law, education, social work, psychology, healthcare, child protection, and related fields. It blends theroetical foundations with practical application.

Grounded in both theory and practice, the programme explores the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACRWC), the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and domestic frameworks. The programme provides a critical decolonised understanding of how global and African perspectives intersect to shape child rights advocacy and practice.

The purpose of the programme is to provide students with a basic background in law related to technological developments. The technical aspects of Industry 4IR, such as artificial intelligence, data, e-commerce, cybercrime and the legal implications of technical concepts, current legal framework applicable to e-commerce and cybercrime will be addressed.

The Short Learning Programme in Law and Legal Technology, offered through UJ Digital, equips professionals with the knowledge and practical skills to navigate the growing intersection of law, artificial intelligence and digital tools.

As technology reshapes legal practice, this fully online, one-semester programme explores how tools such as generative AI, legal analytics, document automation and e-discovery are applied across areas like legal research, contract analysis and compliance.

Students will develop the ability to evaluate the risks, limitations, and opportunities of legal technology, while learning how to integrate these tools into existing workflows in a responsible and effective manner. The programme covers the following: 

Unit 1: Legal Technology Landscape and Application

      Unit 2: Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence for Legal Professionals

      Unit 3: AI Applications in Legal Practice and Services

      Unit 4: Integrating Technology into Legal Practice 

      Unit 5: Responsible, Appropriate, Ethical and Professional Considerations in Legal Technology

      Unit 6: Effective Implementation and Future Directions

The programme is designed for legal practitioners, graduates and professionals in related fields, the programme also introduces emerging trends shaping the future of legal practice, enabling students to remain relevant in a rapidly evolving profession. Upon completion, students will be better positioned to contribute meaningfully within technology-driven legal contexts.

The fully online Short Learning Programme (SLP) in Social Security Law offers an in-depth overview of South Africa's normative and institutional framework for social protection. Through a sound discussion of the constitutional foundations for the provision of social protection in the country, the programme offers a deeper understanding of the relevant contingencies within Social Security Law as well as the protection measures in place. The programme is designed for professionals and practitioners in the social protection space, policy makers, and individuals passionate about socio-economic rights advocacy, students will be able to navigate, influence, and advance socio-eonomic rights in both public and private sectors.

Learn essential skills in social media marketing, online stakeholder relations, and influencer marketing, highly sought after in both private and public sectors. Gain expertise to become digital storytellers, public relations associates, media relations associates, content creators, social media practitioners, digital brand assistants, or social media community managers. Master tools to engage with journalists and influencers, create engaging online content, develop social media strategies, measure engagement, and manage online risks.

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.