Short Courses

Short Courses

Moonstone Business School of Excellence offers online Short Courses that cover a range of significant financial topics. These courses concentrate on key subjects such as the National Credit Act (NCA), FICA, and POPIA, with Entrepreneurship being an integral component of the short course curriculum.

The National Credit Act No 34 of 2005 was passed by Parliament on the 10th of March 2006 and aims to reduce reckless credit behaviour, both by credit providers and consumers.

FICA is a crucial piece of legislation in South Africa. Its primary purpose is to combat financial crimes, including money laundering, fraud, tax evasion, terrorist financing activities, and identity theft.

All South African businesses must be compliant with the Act by 1 July 2021 or risk non- compliance and potential consequences, including penalties.

National Credit Act Courses

The National Credit Act No 34 of 2005 was passed by Parliament on the 10th of March 2006. It is designed to achieve a system of regulation that will apply to all credit activities, thereby ensuring that all credit providers and credit consumers are treated equally.

Broadly, the Act aims to reduce reckless credit behavior, both by credit providers and consumers and the level of over-indebtedness in South Africa.

MBSE offers 3 courses:

  • National Credit Act Refreshers
  • Managing the NCA
  • Understanding the NCA (F&I Loan)

Our FICA Courses

FICA is a crucial piece of legislation in South Africa. Its primary purpose is to combat financial crimes, including money laundering, fraud, tax evasion, terrorist financing activities, and identity theft. To be FICA compliant in South Africa, both organizations and individuals need to adhere to specific requirements and obligations.

Our 3, FUN and INTERACTIVE online courses that will help you and your team stay FICA compliant in no time:

  • Getting to know FICA
  • Understanding FICA
  • Managing FICA

Our POPIA Courses

All South African businesses are required to adhere to the Act by 1 July 2021 to avoid potential repercussions associated with non-compliance, such as penalties. Our POPIA courses feature interactive video training materials designed to enhance your learning journey seamlessly.

POPIA courses available:

  • Getting to know POPIA
  • Understanding POPIA
  • Managing POPIA

Occupational Health & Safety Legal Liability

Occupational health and safety (OHS) is a critical legal and business concern. Failing to comply with these requirements has the potential to cause both personal and financial disaster. OHS also has an impact on productivity, absenteeism, the reputation of the organisation and profitability. Given the importance of OHS, this short course provides an overview of the relevant overarching legal framework as well as the rationale for legal compliance. Through an examination of the relevant legislation, this course emphasises the key principles and core skills that are needed to promote OHS compliance.

Fundamentals of Financial Mathematics

This course is aimed at refreshing your ‘rusty’ mathematics skills, without boring you to death with things you already know. Work through the content of each unit, taking your time to understand the information. The self-assessment activities within each unit are there to assist you in checking whether you are making progress. Once you have completed a unit, complete the assessment for that unit. You need to obtain at least 60% in the assessment for each unit, to pass the unit. You have unlimited attempts to complete the assessment after each unit. To qualify for the certificate of completion, you need to complete and pass all 6 Assessments.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

What are the requirements to enroll into MBSE Short Courses

Enrol onto the course through the MBSE Website or process provided by your company if you are part of a corporate client at MBSE.

Is there a guideline or timetable for when I should be done with the short course

Short Courses are open for one (1) year from date of registration, and you are required to complete it within this period to receive a certificate from MBSE.

Are the courses accredited?

All MBSE courses falls within the approved Education Provided within South Africa, however some of the courses falls within the CPD Yearly cycle and is registered for CPD hours by the FPI.

How are your fees structured?

Each course is priced according to the course hours, and other factors and will be updated on a yearly basis.

What are the processes to engage if I struggle with the content provided?

Please contact help@mbse.ac.za at any time and our team will assist you at the earliest opportunity.