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Saffa SkillsSkills for South Africans, everywhere.

Practical education and training for South Africans who want to become more confident with technology, use AI properly, improve their work, change careers, build something new or prepare for better opportunities.

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  • Core learning intended to stay free
  • For South Africans at home and abroad
  • Skills shown through practical work
Gold AwardPass 6 courses
Saffa SkillsTraining & Education
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6 courses on Saffa Skills
Business Foundations  ·  Digital Foundations  ·  AI for Work  ·  Office Skills  ·  Customer Service Foundations  ·  Human & Workplace Skills
30 October 2026
Date of issue
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Saffa Skills is an independent training platform. This certificate is not an accredited qualification and is not affiliated with SAQA, QCTO or any government body.
Bronze AwardPass 2 courses
Saffa SkillsTraining & Education
Bronze Award
This certifies that
Learner Name
has passed
2 courses on Saffa Skills
Business Foundations  ·  Digital Foundations
30 October 2026
Date of issue
SAFFA-0000-0000
Check it at saffaskill.com/my/verify
Saffa Skills is an independent training platform. This certificate is not an accredited qualification and is not affiliated with SAQA, QCTO or any government body.
Course certificateOne for every course you pass
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Certificate of Completion
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Learner Name
has completed the course and passed the final exam
Business Foundations
Business & Entrepreneurship  ·  Level 1 · Starter  ·  7 units + final exam
30 October 2026
Date of issue
SAFFA-0000-0000
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Saffa Skills is an independent training platform. This certificate is not an accredited qualification and is not affiliated with SAQA, QCTO or any government body.
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What is Saffa Skills?

Useful learning, real practice and proof of what you can do

Saffa Skills is a free learning platform for South Africans around the world, available now. Whether you’re new to computers or developing advanced technical skills, the goal is simple: help you learn useful things, practise them properly and prove what you can do.

  1. Learn

    Understand something properly.

  2. Build

    Practise through real tasks and projects.

  3. Prove

    Demonstrate what you can actually do.

  4. Progress

    Use those skills to improve your work, career, business or future.

More about Saffa Skills

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Built for different starting points

Wherever you’re starting from

No one is labelled or rushed. The platform will start from what you already know.

  • New to technology

    For people who use WhatsApp or Facebook but aren’t yet comfortable with computers, files, email, online forms, cloud tools or staying safe online.

  • Working professionals

    For people who already use email, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace or business systems and want to become far more capable with AI and technology.

  • Career changers

    For South Africans with real-world experience in one field who want to move into something new.

  • Business owners & executives

    For people who want to understand AI, software, data, automation, cybersecurity or digital marketing without being treated like developers.

  • Technical professionals

    For people who already work with technology and want deeper or more specialised skills.

  • Farmers, tradespeople & operators

    For people who run farms, workshops, sites and equipment and want practical digital and AI skills that fit real, hands-on work.

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Where the platform starts

Two learning pathways first, built properly

Each is practical, step by step and assessed through real tasks.

Pathway 1Available now

Digital Foundations

Everyday digital confidence and safety

Learn to use:

  • Devices, confidently
  • Browsers and search
  • Email
  • Files and folders
  • Cloud storage
  • Passwords and two-step verification
  • Online forms
  • Video meetings
  • Online safety

Pathway 2Available now

AI for Work

Using AI properly, carefully and well

Learn to use AI for:

  • Research
  • Drafting
  • Rewriting
  • Summarising
  • Analysing information
  • Working with structured data
  • Verifying claims
  • Protecting confidential information
  • Responsible workplace use

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Eight training areas are open now. Leave your first name and email and we’ll let you know when more open. No learner account is needed.

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