IT Engineers are the superheroes we never knew we needed, and they are in the top 5 most in-demand jobs in South Africa today. But what exactly does an IT Engineer do?

Over the past two years in particular, the importance of occupational health and safety has become undeniable, and employers are continually seeking qualified individuals to manage all matters related to OHS. A recognised qualification in this field of specialisation could be beneficial when considering your employability and skillset you have to offer.

Freedom Day in South Africa is a time when we reflect on how far we’ve come as a society since the advent of democracy. Naturally, many people will look at where we are from an education point of view.

With Human Rights Day tomorrow, there will be a lot of reflection on how far South Africa has come as well as the challenges it faces. Education is naturally a top concern, especially as the unemployment rate in our country continues to be among the highest in the world.

Find the perfect course at Optimi College. If you recently finished Matric, you may be wondering what the best options are when it comes to preparing yourself for this ever-changing world of work. We are pleased to inform you that you came to the right place! Optimi College boasts a wide variety of both accredited and non-accredited qualifications, including several internationally recognised IT certifications and industry-endorsed short courses. We are registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), meaning that many of our programmes and courses are registered on the National Qualifications Framework. As such, you will receive a national certificate or diploma, depending on the course you take.

Optimi College, previously operating as College SA and IT Academy, has over 16 years of experience training students and over 200 qualifications and short courses. We are rebranding as Optimi College, and our offering will include that of both College SA and IT Academy in the future. To everyone looking for accessible and affordable ways to upskill, Optimi College offers distance learning and online courses that you can complete in your free time.

The matric class of 2022’s results are due to be released on 20 January. While this is an exciting time for some, it is also a period of apprehension for learners who are concerned they might not have performed as well as they’d hoped.

Optimi College, previously operating as College SA and IT Academy respectively, has over 14 years of experience in training students and over 200 qualifications and short courses. We are rebranding as Optimi College, and our offering will include that of both College SA and IT Academy in future. 

The theme of this year's International Literacy Day, "Transforming Literacy Learning Spaces”, presents an opportunity to rethink the fundamental role that learning spaces play in ensuring quality, equitable, and inclusive education for all.

This year’s Women’s Month theme is “Women’s Socio-Economic Rights and Empowerment: Building Back Better for Women’s Improved Resilience”. If we’re talking about achieving better socio-economic rights for women, then we need to be talking about better access to quality higher education and skills development for women.