Yes, you can complete an accredited Diploma Course from home. Here are the accredited Diploma Courses offered by Matric College that you can complete at home:
NATED Diploma Courses
NATED stands for National Accredited Technical Education Diploma. The Diploma Courses are a product of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). The courses were introduced after the Department identified a skills gap in the job market. Here are the seven NATED Diploma Courses that you can study:
- Marketing Management
- Management Assistant
- Business Management
- Human Resource Management
- Financial Management NATED
- Legal Secretary
Note: All our NATED Courses build on each other. This means that you will have to complete our N4, N5, and N6 National Certificate Courses first. You will then qualify to study our NATED Diploma Courses.
ICB Diploma Courses
ICB stands for Institute of Certified Bookkeeper. The Institute is an internationally recognised Independent External Examination Board which offers 4 (four) accredited ICB Diplomas in the following scarce skills:
- Business Management: ICB National Diploma
- Technical Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma
- Certified Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma
- Office Administration: ICB National Diploma
Note: Our ICB Courses also build on each other. You will first have to complete our ICB Certificate Courses where you will gain insightful knowledge on Business Management, Financial Accounting, or Office Administration.
Once completing the Certificate courses, you will then be able to apply for a Diploma Course. We will explain it in more detail below.
Who Qualifies For Accredited Diploma Courses?
Here is what you need to qualify for the accredited Diploma Courses:
NATED Diplomas
- Matric Certificate – National Senior Certificate or Amended Senior Certificate
- You must have completed the following levels before you earn your Diploma:
- NATED N4 National Certificate
- NATED N5 National Certificate
- NATED N6 National Certificate
- 18 months of work experience
- Be at least 16 or older to apply
- Be able to study through distance learning
- Understand, read and write English
ICB Diploma
To qualify for any of the four Diplomas that the ICB offers, here is what you need:
Business Management: ICB National Diploma
Start your first course with any of the following:
- Grade 11 Certificate or
- Grade 11 Equivalent (NQF Level 3)
- Or our Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate
- Be at least 16 or older to apply
- Be able to study through distance learning
- Understand, read and write English
- Before you study for the Diploma, you must have completed the following:
Technical Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma
Start your first course with any of the following:
- Grade 10 Certificate or
- Grade 10 Equivalent Certificate (NQF Level 2)
- Be at least 16 or older to apply
- Be able to study through distance learning
- Understand, read and write English
- Before you study for the Diploma, you must have completed the following:
Certified Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma
Start your first course with any of the following:
- Grade 10 Certificate or
- Grade 10 Equivalent Certificate (NQF Level 2)
- Be at least 16 or older to apply
- Be able to study through distance learning
- Understand, read and write English
- Before you study for the Diploma, you must have completed the following:
Office Administration: ICB National Diploma
Start your first course with any of the following:
- Grade 12 Certificate or
- Grade 12 Equivalent Certificate (NQF Level 4) or
- Bookkeeping: ICB FET National Certificate
- Be at least 16 or older to apply
- Be able to study through distance learning
- Understand, read and write English
- Before you study for the Diploma, you must have completed the following:
How Long Does An Online Diploma Take?
Here is the duration of our Online Diplomas:
| Diploma | Recommended Duration | |
| NATED Diplomas | Marketing Management: NATED N6 National Diploma | 18 – 36 months |
| Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Diploma | 18 – 36 months | |
| Business Management: NATED N6 National Diploma | 18 – 36 months | |
| Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Diploma | 18 – 36 months | |
| Financial Management: NATED N6 National Diploma | 18 – 36 months | |
| Legal Secretary: NATED N6 Diploma | 18 – 36 months | |
| ICB Diplomas | Business Management: ICB National Diploma | 30 – 36 months |
| Technical Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma | 24 -30 months | |
| Certified Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma | 30 – 36 months | |
| Office Administration: ICB National Diploma | 30 – 36 months |
Can I Get A Job With An Accredited Online Diploma?
| Diploma | Career Opportunities | |
| NATED Diplomas | Marketing Management: NATED N6 National Diploma |
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| Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Diploma |
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| Business Management: NATED N6 National Diploma |
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| Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Diploma |
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| Financial Management: NATED N6 National Diploma |
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| Legal Secretary: NATED N6 Diploma |
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| ICB Diplomas | Business Management: ICB National Diploma |
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| Technical Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma |
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| Certified Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma |
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| Office Administration: ICB National Diploma |
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What NQF Levels Are The Accredited Diplomas?
NQF stands for National Qualifications Framework. The Framework groups qualifications that have the same learning experience together. Qualifications with the same NQF level are considered to be equivalent. For example, Matric is at NQF Level 4. This means that any qualification that is at NQF Level 4 has the same learning experiences as Matric.
NQF Levels range from 1 to 10.
NQF Level 1 is the lowest and NQF Level 10 is the highest qualification in South Africa. The NQF is administered by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Here are the NQF Levels of the accredited Diplomas offered by Matric College:
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Accredited Diploma |
NQF Level |
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6 |
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6 |
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6 |
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6 |
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6 |
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6 |
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6 |
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5 |
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6 |
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6 |
How Many Credits Does An Accredited Diploma Have?
Credits are the number of estimated hours that one takes to study for a qualification and achieve the expected outcome. Here are the credits for the following accredited Diplomas:
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Accredited Diploma |
Credits |
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360 |
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360 |
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360 |
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360 |
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360 |
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360 |
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280 |
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251 |
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280 |
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360 |
Does An Accredited Diploma Expire?
No, an accredited Diploma does not expire. When you earn an accredited Diploma, you will use it for as long as you live. You can even use the Diploma to further your education or look for employment opportunities.
Does It Matter If My Course Is Not Accredited?
It does not matter if your course is not accredited. What matters are the skills and knowledge that you will gain from that course. Here are some Short Courses offered by Matric College that are not accredited but help you in acquiring skills and knowledge:
Do Employers Accept Online Qualifications?
Yes, employers accept online qualifications. Online qualifications are qualifications just like any other. The only difference is the mode of study.
Author: Collin Wilbesi
Editor: Stacey Christian
Date Published: February 02, 2023