Short Learning Programme / The Knowledge Economy in the 4IR
Short Learning Programme

The Knowledge Economy in the 4IR

Instructor
Teacher

Wafeequa Dinath

Last updated

24 Jul, 2025

About Course

Description:

The purpose of this short learning programme is to equip the student with the necessary knowledge to identify the characteristics of a knowledge economy in the 4IR to be able to have a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge economy and intellectual capital as a key commodity in a knowledge economy. You will be able to describe the importance of knowledge-intensive activities in wealth creation; show cognisance of the problems, issues and opportunities of developing countries moving towards a knowledge economy; and have the necessary skills of knowledge workers to contribute to the workplace in the knowledge economy.

Admission Requirements:

• National Senior Certification (NSC) - NQF level 4;
OR
• Senior Certificate (SC) (before 2009) – level 4.

Course Curriculum

The following topics will be covered:
• Characteristics of and the Four Pillar Framework of the Knowledge Economy.
• Knowledge workers.
• Concept of and skills of a knowledge worker.
• Intellectual Capital.
• Contextualising the Knowledge Economy in the 4IR.

Learning Outcome(s):
At the end of this course, students should be able to:
• discuss the characteristics of the knowledge economy and the support framework needed;
• describe the concept and skills of a 'knowledge worker’;
• discuss the concept and components of 'intellectual capital; and
• contextualising the 4IR.

Your Instructors

Wafeequa Dinath

Wafeequa Dinath

Instructor

Course Dates

  • Enrollment Opens: Monday, 03 Feb 2025
  • Enrollment Closes: Friday, 31 Oct 2025
  • Course Starts: Saturday, 01 Mar 2025
  • Course Ends: Tuesday, 11 Nov 2025

Extra fees and levies for whole programmes

A registration fee and non-refundable ICT levy are charged when you register for a programme that carries 60 credits or more, or is 600 hours or more in duration.

For 2025, these charges amount to R1 150.

*Note that specific programmes are exempt from these charges; this will be indicated in the registration process.

The Knowledge Economy in the 4IR
R 9550*
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This course includes:
Duration 3 weeks
Focus Area Digital revolution
Accredited No
NQF Level n/a
Mode of Delivery Self-paced
Skill Level Intermediate
Start Date 3/1/2025