Accreditation & Registration
Ensuring the highest standards of education and training for our students.
Legal Status & Accreditation
Cornerstone Institute is a non-profit company (NPC); registration number 2004/025078/08. Cornerstone Institute (RF) NPC is registered as a Private Higher Education Institution with the Department of Higher Education and Training, in accordance with the Higher Education Act of 1997.
Registration Certificate No.
2001/HE08/006
Accreditation Status
The Institution is currently accredited for the following programmes.
Accredited Programmes
Explore our accredited qualifications. All programmes are registered by the DHET and accredited by the CHE.
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
SAQA ID: 99752
CHE Reference: H/PRO96/E016CAN
Bachelor of Arts (BAHons)
Community Development | SAQA ID: 97901 | CHE: H/PRO96/E018CAN
Psychology | SAQA ID: 79046 | CHE: H/PRO96/E002CAN
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
Intermediate Phase (Distance) | SAQA ID: 99724 | CHE: H/PRO96/E013CAN
Intermediate Phase (Contact) | SAQA ID: 99724 | CHE: H/PRO96/E007CAN
Foundation Phase (Distance) | SAQA ID: 101972 | CHE: H/PRO96/E020CAN
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Contact Mode | SAQA ID: 87406 | CHE: H/PRO96/E006CAN
Distance Mode | SAQA ID: 87406 | CHE: H/PRO96/E011CAN
Bachelor of Theology in Community Leadership
Contact Mode | SAQA ID: 57225 | CHE: H/PRO96/K005CAN
Distance Mode | SAQA ID: 57225 | CHE: H/PRO96/E019CAN
Higher Certificate (HCert)
Business Studies | SAQA ID: 73349 | CHE: H/PRO96/E003CAN
Christian Ministry | SAQA ID: 96412 | CHE: H/PRO96/K001CAN
Community Counselling | SAQA ID: 96413 | CHE: H/PRO96/K002CAN
Community Development | SAQA ID: 96414 | CHE: H/PRO96/E001CAN
Modes of Instruction
We offer flexible learning environments to suit your lifestyle.
Contact Delivery
On-campus studies that foster direct engagement and community.
- Lectures
- Group discussions and projects
- Presentations & Role play
- Case studies & Skills development
- Experiential learning (fieldwork)
Distance Delivery
Online studies via our e-learning platform, Funda, designed for flexibility.
- Live online and recorded video lectures
- PowerPoint presentations with voice-overs
- Synchronous and asynchronous discussion forums
- Tutorials and peer interaction
Verification Process & Quality Assurance
Cornerstone Institute is committed to transparency. You can verify our qualifications through the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
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Visit the SAQA Website
Go to the SAQA verification portal at http://regqs.saqa.org.za/search.php.
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Select "Originator"
Select "Cornerstone Institute (RF) NPC" from the "Originator" drop-down list.
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Start the Search
Click the “GO” button to start the search. All of Cornerstone’s qualifications will now be displayed.
The Council on Higher Education (CHE) is an independent statutory body with the responsibility to advise the Minister of Education on all matters related to higher education policy issues and quality assurance. In addition, these programmes appear on the National Qualification Framework (NQF) of the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Registration with the DHET, CHE and SAQA provides assurance that our programmes are of the highest standard.
Legal Status and Membership
Legal Status
Cornerstone Institute is a Non-Profit Company (NPC).
Registration Number: 2004/025078/08.
Memberships
Member of the Association of Private Providers of Education, Training and Development (APPETD) and affiliate member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU).