We are very proud to partner with a number of online learning institutions. In conjunction with these institutions we offer a variety of online courses, each of which results in a UCT certificate.

To register for one of these courses, please click on the relevant link below.


Software law
Self-paced, four hours of learning time
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Legal compliance in workplace restructuring and retrenchment
Self-paced, fifteen hours of learning time
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Casualty insurance practice
Self-paced
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Practical corporate governance for the modern African lawyer
A three-hour self-paced course
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Practical information governance for the modern African lawyer
A two-hour self-paced course
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Sustainability and stakeholder engagement
A three-to-four-hour self-paced course
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GetSmarter


Below is a portfolio of courses that have been developed by UCT Law@work and digital learning expert GetSmarter. Since 2007, the University of Cape Town has partnered with GetSmarter to take its renowned education online.

Commercial and contract law
A nine-week course
Gain the tools needed to understand and draft legal contracts, and make informed business decisions based on new insights into South African law practices.
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Commercial property broker
An eight-week course
Develop the confidence and expertise to manage all the processes involved in the selling or leasing of commercial real estate.
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Compliance essentials
A six-week course
Begin your journey in compliance management with practical knowledge of the laws and legislations that make up the regulatory field in South Africa.
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Note: The UCT Compliance Essentials online short course is endorsed by the Compliance Institute Southern Africa (CISA), recognising the course’s commitment to imparting only the most up-to-date compliance skills and knowledge.

Compliance management
A nine-week course
Develop the advanced communication and collaboration skills needed to foster an ethical compliance culture in your team and organisation.
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Note: The UCT Compliance Management online short course is endorsed by the Compliance Institute Southern Africa (CISA), recognising the course’s commitment to imparting only the most up-to-date compliance skills and knowledge.

Data protection and privacy
An eight-week course
Drive the design and implementation of data policy in your organisation with an understanding of local and international data laws.
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Import, export and logistics management
An eleven-week course
Develop a foundational understanding of international trade, while exploring the basic principles of financing, marketing, and logistics management.
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Negotiation and conflict resolution
A six-week course
Gain practical tools to resolve disputes and negotiate solutions that benefit both individuals and organisations.
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Occupational health and safety
A ten-week course
Learn to identify, address, and promote good standards of occupational health and safety within your organisation, and ensure your business is compliant.
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Note: GetSmarter is accredited by the South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Saiosh), a South African Qualifications Authority registered professional body for occupational health and safety professionals.

Paralegal practitioner
A sixteen-week course
Explore the skills and knowledge of the paralegal profession through a holistic view of the South African legal system.
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Practical labour law
An eight-week course
Elevate your understanding of South African employment law and promote fair labour practices in the workplace.
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Small business: growth and management
An eight-week course
Develop the confidence and strategic expertise to successfully grow your small business.
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Tax law
An eight-week course
Gain the confidence and skills to effectively manage your personal or corporate tax affairs.
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Scheme Manager - Sectional Title
A three-month course
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Dispute Resolution in Community Schemes
An eight-module self-paced course
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Scheme Manager - Home Owners' Association
A ten-week course
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Sectional Title Meetings
A four-week course
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Sectional Title Trustee Training
A four-module self-paced course
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Sectional Title Specialist Estate Agent
An eight-module self-paced course
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Start and Manage a Managing Agency
An eight-week course
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