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Extended Learning Programmes & Short Courses · Cornerstone Institute
Extended Learning · Cornerstone Institute

Learn Without Limits. Grow Without Boundaries.

Short Courses, Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and Non-Degree Purpose (NDP) studies — designed for people who want to acquire new skills, advance their career, or make a meaningful career change.

8 Weeks per course
2h Lecture per week
100% Part-time & online

Extended Learning Programmes are a variety of offerings that contribute to Cornerstone's commitment to continuing education for a wider range of participants outside the formal academic courses. They encompass Short Courses, Non-Degree Purpose (NDP) studies, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes and all other offerings outside the formal structured undergraduate and postgraduate programmes of Cornerstone.

Extended Learning Programmes are ideal for the person who wants to acquire new skills and knowledge, advance their career or even make a career change. Participants can include local and overseas students as well as individuals from commerce and industry, government departments, non-governmental organisations and the general public. All Extended Learning Programme interventions are offered on a part-time basis and supported by our online learning platform.

Most courses run over 8 weeks (one two-hour lecture a week). Entrance criteria differ from course to course. The fees for the various courses are different. Please consult the link to the specific course in which you are interested for more information.

For further information or all queries Call 021 448 0050  ·  Email shortcourses@cornerstone.ac.za

Featured Programme

Start with our flagship introductory course — designed for aspiring teachers worldwide.

Why Extended Learning?

Designed around your life, your career, and your ambitions.

Flexible Part-Time

All programmes are offered part-time, so you can study while you work. One two-hour lecture per week, supported online.

Career-Focused

Acquire new skills, advance your career, or make a career change. Courses built with industry relevance in mind.

Local & Global

Join local and overseas students, plus professionals from commerce, industry, government, and NGOs.

Recognised Quality

Backed by Cornerstone Institute's reputation for academic excellence and continuing education.

Online Supported

All interventions are supported by our online learning platform, so you can learn from anywhere.

Supportive Community

Learn alongside a diverse cohort of peers from across sectors and continents.

Who is it for?

Our Extended Learning Programmes welcome participants from all walks of life.

Local & overseas students
Commerce & industry professionals
Government departments
NGOs & the general public

Your next chapter starts today

Whether you're upskilling, pivoting, or simply curious — Cornerstone's Extended Learning Programmes are built for you. Apply online or reach out to our team.

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