Learners who failed matric last year, or who failed in the past, can still take steps to advance their career as there are several options available.<\/p>\n
Without a matric certificate you could still pursue opportunities in the IT engineering and software development space, take bookkeeping, business or HR courses, or select a short learning programme that appeals to you. Here are some courses to consider.<\/p>\n
Pursuing IT engineering and software development<\/strong><\/p>\n IT engineering and software development continue to be among the most sought-after skills globally, and going into a career in these fields is an excellent option.<\/p>\n Optimi College\u2019s IT Academy software development course will teach you all about using HTML5 for web design, Python for web development, and Microsoft ASP.NET for web applications. If you\u2019re interested in IT networking, you can also achieve a relevant qualification by taking a CompTIA A+, CompTIA N+ or CCNA course. With this qualification, you\u2019ll be able to install hardware, display components and wireless networking, and offer software troubleshooting services.<\/p>\n IT engineering courses from CompTIA and Cisco allow you to become more knowledgeable in areas such as server functions, network essentials, and disaster recovery.<\/p>\n Furthering your studies in bookkeeping, business and HR<\/strong><\/p>\n Another meaningful way to take the next step in your career journey is to study bookkeeping, business or HR. These vocational skills continue to be in high demand and many careers in these business sectors don\u2019t require a matric.<\/p>\n A National Certificate in Bookkeeping, for example, only requires a Grade 10 certificate. This course equips you with the skills and the knowledge you need to provide accounting services to small businesses, and to calculate and file taxes. You could also work in larger organisations with financial administrators, accounting technicians, accountants, and financial managers.<\/p>\n With a Grade 11 qualification, you can apply for a National Certificate in Small Business Financial Management. This course will provide you with the record-keeping and financial management skills you need to run a small business. This is a great option if you\u2019re considering a career as an entrepreneur.<\/p>\n A Certificate in Human Resource Administration also only requires a Grade 10. With this qualification, you could become a competent personnel assistant or office clerk.<\/p>\n Selecting a short learning programme<\/strong><\/p>\n Short learning programmes can go a long way in helping you to build your CV so that you can earn a living while you refine your career path. There are usually no formal entry requirements for these courses, which makes them easily accessible no matter where you are in your education journey.<\/p>\n Maybe you want to open your own IT business, which will require both IT engineering skills and a business qualification. Or you\u2019re interested in understanding how software development integrates with certain web and graphics skills. If that\u2019s the case, there\u2019s nothing to stop you from studying more than one course, although it is recommend you take them one at a time.<\/p>\n Details: optimicollege.co.za<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Learners who failed matric last year, or who failed in the past, can still take steps to advance their career as there are several options available. Without a matric certificate you could still pursue opportunities in the IT engineering and software development space, take bookkeeping, business or HR courses, or select a short learning programme […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":31601,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[8889,8888,188,8890,8892,8891,4945],"class_list":{"0":"post-31599","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-kids","8":"tag-failed","9":"tag-failing","10":"tag-matric","11":"tag-national-certificate","12":"tag-optimi-college","13":"tag-qualification","14":"tag-studies"},"yoast_head":"\n