Univen Short Courses

Univen Short Courses

The University of Venda’s short courses are focused programs that emphasize particular information or skill sets. They are perfect for people with little time or who need to swiftly upskill because they usually last less time than standard degree programs. The courses are planned to offer both theoretical understanding and practical application, and they are made to satisfy industrial demands. The following short courses are available from the University of Venda through the Univen Centre for Continuing Education, which is a division of the Univen Income Generation Center.

Experienced instructors with professional and academic backgrounds from the institution’s Department of Urban Regional Planning will lead the course. Certificates of successful completion are given by Univen to participants who successfully finish the short course and meet the relevant evaluation requirements. Below is the list of short courses offered at the University of Venda.

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Short courses offered at the University of Venda for 2026

Agricultural and food/Consumer science technology

• Catering and Food Preparation
• Food Preservation
• Farm Equipment
• Animal Production
• Plant Production

Education and Teacher Development

• Braille and South African Sign Language
• Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy in TVET Colleges
• Governance, Management, and Leadership for School Governing Bodies (SGB)
• Curriculum Transformation, Management, and Design
• Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

Human Resources Development and Labour Relations

• Labour Relations
• Labour Law
• Strategy Formulation
• Mentoring and Coaching

 Information and Communication Technology

• End User Computing/Basic Computer Literacy
• Advanced Course on Computer Training
• Information and Knowledge Management
• Advanced Course in Excel 2010
• ICT for Entrepreneurship

 Marketing, Communication, and Customer Relations

• Customer Care (SCC037U)
• Professional Communication at Work
• Customer Service Excellence

Project and Risk Management

• Project Management
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Disaster and Risk Management

Environmental and Natural Sciences

• Environmental Practice
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

 General Management and Responsible Leadership

• Generic Management
• Cooperative Management
• Office Management for Office Professionals
• Women in Leadership

UNIVEN Admission Requirements 2026

Applicants are to get the following requirements and documents ready during the application process:

Requirements For Degree:

•  The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by the Council for General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi) with an achievement rating of 4 (adequate achievement, 50-59%) or better in four subjects chosen from the recognized 20-credit NSC subjects.
•  Applicants must have a minimum point score of 26.
•  A grade 12 certificate with a bachelor or matric exemption is required if grade 12 has been achieved.

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Requirements For Diploma:

•  The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi with an achievement rating of 3 (moderate achievement, 40-49%) or better in four recognized NSC 20-credit subjects. Univen Admission

Criteria For Certificate:

•  The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC), which is certified by Umalusi.
•  To be considered for admission to specific programs, applicants must have the appropriate combinations of recognized National Senior Certificate subjects as well as certain levels of achievement in these subjects.

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UNIVEN Contact details

• University of Venda Physical Address
• University Road
• Thohoyandou, Limpopo, 0950
• Postal Address
• Private Bag X5050
  Thohoyandou, Limpopo, 0950
• GPS Coordinates: Latitude -22,9757 / Longitude 30,4444
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• Tel: +27 15 962 8000

For the latest updates about the University of Venda, visit www.univen.ac.za

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