Colleges and Universities Offering Higher Certificate in Marketing in South Africa

  • Course Name: Higher Certificate in Marketing(Marketing)
  • Major Subject: Marketing
  • Course Category: Certificate Courses

Higher Certificate in Marketing is a comprehensive program that equips students with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the dynamic field of marketing. The program offers a blend of theoretical understanding and practical application, covering key areas such as;
-Marketing principles
-Market research
-Branding
-Digital marketing
-Consumer behavior.
Students gain a deep understanding of marketing strategies and techniques that can be implemented across various industries.
Upon completion of the program, graduates can explore a wide range of career opportunities in marketing.


Potential career paths include:
1. Marketing assistant
2. Sales representative
3. Marketing coordinator
4. Digital marketing specialist
5. Brand manager
6. Market research analyst
7. Advertising executive
8. Social media manager
9. Public relations officer
10. Customer relationship manager

Institutions Offering Higher Certificate in Marketing

  • University of South Africa UNISA University of South Africa UNISA, Pretoria  
    Course entry requirements
    -A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with at least 30% in the language of teaching and learning,
    or
    -A Senior Certificate (SC) with at least an F symbol on HG or E symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning,
    or
    -A National Certificate (Vocational) with at least 40% in the language of teaching and learning in terms of the NSC.

    -Selection option for the Higher Certificate studies will be limited and aligned to vocational subject choices obtained in the National Certificate Vocational (NCV) level 4.

    Course duration: 3 years
  • MANCOSA Institute MANCOSA Institute, Durban  
    Duration: 1 year

    Minimum entry requirement:
    1.National Senior Certificate or National Certificate Vocational with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or
    2. An equivalent NQF level 4 qualification with proven proficiency in English

    Modules Overview:
    -Principles of Marketing Management
    -Consumer Behaviour and Decision Making
    -Marketing Research
    -Marketing Communication
    -Branding and Brand Management
    -Global and e-Marketing
  • IMM Graduate School IMM Graduate School, Johannesburg  
    Duration: 1 year

    Tuition fees: R 24,475

    Module Overview:
    -Fundamentals of Marketing
    -Academic Literacy
    -Fundamentals of Business Management
    -Fundamentals of Business Numeracy
    -Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
    -Fundamentals of Sales Management
  • INTEC College INTEC College, Cape Town  
    Duration: 18 months.

    Minimum entry requirement:
    -Grade 12 (Std. 10) or equivalent, or relevant work experience (2 years).
  • Sanamik Training Institute( Business and Computer College) Sanamik Training Institute( Business and Computer College), Johannesburg  




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