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The continuous evolution of learning and development
The most important role of organisational learning and development is to build training programmes that will make employees realise their true potential and ultimately benefit the entire organisation. 24 Jul 2023 Read more

It's time to invest in professional communication
"There is no quick fix for developing professional communication skills." 10 Jul 2023 Read more

LISTEN: Managing your part-time studies and motivation
Wits Plus alumna, Romilla Khandoo, completed a BCom degree with Accounting and Management on a part-time basis through Wits Plus. 20 Jun 2023 Read more

Fitting your studies into your lifestyle
Many things have changed since March 2020 but the need for professional skills development and employee training has not changed. 12 Jun 2023 Read more

Part-time study towards Honours in Quantity Surveying and Construction Management
The School of Construction Economics and Management at Wits University, in partnership with Wits Plus, offer various short courses which are credit-bearing towards BSc Honours degrees in Quantity Surveying and Construction Management. 29 May 2023 Read more

LISTEN: Alumni tips for part-time students
Wits Plus alumna, Romilla Khandoo, completed a BCom degree with Accounting and Management on a part-time basis through Wits Plus. 23 May 2023 Read more

A good time to study corporate governance?
Corporate governance is the structure of rules, relationships, systems and processes through which authority is exercised and controlled in corporations. It covers the mechanisms by which companies and those who control them are held accountable. 15 May 2023 Read more

Communication skills for workplace success
A blog in the Scientific American magazine argues that we can learn to be successful by reading about successful people and it also emphasises the role of luck in success: 17 Apr 2023 Read more

Study a language course in 2023 at the 2022 price!
The Language School at Wits Plus offers a range of courses that cater for individuals who wish to learn a new language, professionals who want to improve their ability to communicate at a high level as well as for organisations that invest in the development of their employees. 21 Nov 2022 Read more

How do adults learn?
Most adults will do some form of learning after secondary school, whether it's on-the-job training, workshops, informal classes, or formal education. That learning tends to follow the same approach as what we're exposed to as children. While a chalkboard, worksheets, and a person talking at the front of the room may be what many of us experienced in school, the question is if this is an appropriate approach to adult learning. 7 Nov 2022 Read more

Flexible learning is critical in professional development
Many things have changed over the last two and a half years. 17 Oct 2022 Read more

Deaf awareness in South Africa
September is the International Month for Deaf People but how much do you know about the deaf community in South Africa? 19 Sep 2022 Read more

How do you make a good impression?
Few things in the business world are scarier than delivering a presentation, yet that is one of the most important skills to have. 29 Aug 2022 Read more

How can you successfully learn new languages?
Learning any new language takes a lot of dedication, practice and time, but all of that pays off when you are able to express yourself in a new and exciting way. 8 Aug 2022 Read more

Are your language skills holding you back?
Imagine that English is not your first language, that you were taught English through your mother tongue, but that your company or clients expect you to be a proficient English speaker. Imagine that you have to write emails, proposals and reports or do presentations in English, and that your message and tone are misinterpreted - or even called unprofessional - because your writing and speaking skills lack some of the nuances of a first language speaker. 11 Jul 2022 Read more

How short courses align with businesses needs
Formal education has long been considered as essential for growth and opportunity and many individuals opted (and still do) for degrees and postgraduate programmes as a measure of credibility and to ensure affirmative career paths. 13 Jun 2022 Read more

The dynamic 21st century workplace
Many of the changes in the workplace are driven by technological advances, which means that the ongoing evolution of workplaces and the workforce will continue to be the new norm for the foreseeable future. What are the different factors that play a role in this evolution? 23 May 2022 Read more

Manage your time for part-time success
Finding the time (and budget) to study is a great challenge for most people and often means that reaching their full personal and business potential have to take a back seat. 9 May 2022 Read more

Need to develop your copy-editing and proofreading skills?
Do you know the difference between 'FAQ's' and 'FAQs' or 'less oranges' and 'fewer oranges'? Do you cringe when you see things like 'all major credit cards excepted' or 'your in charge'? 25 Apr 2022 Read more

The importance of English communication skills to succeed in the workplace for 2022
A Scientific American blog about the role of luck in success mentions the popularity of magazines such as Success, Forbes, Inc., and Entrepreneur and argues that we can learn to be successful by reading about successful people: 8 Dec 2021 Read more


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