“VUT’s Short Learning Programmes deliver flexible, market-driven upskilling for professionals, entrepreneurs, and community change-makers. Discover how SLPs foster innovation, support SDGs, and unlock new opportunities.”
25 November 2025 | Story by: Qhawekazi Memani | Picture: Supplied
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At the recent VUT Stakeholder Appreciation Breakfast, the spotlight fell on VUT’s Short Learning Programmes, and the message was unmistakable. These offerings are not merely courses; they are catalysts for careers, engines for innovation, and pathways to community upliftment. With steady conviction and a vision shaped by purpose, Ms Manini Kganakga, Manager for Short Learning Programmes, outlined how these programmes have evolved into swift responses to the country’s most urgent skills demands.
In a world that refuses to wait, today’s workforce and communities require skills that speak to the present moment. VUT’s programmes are designed to be fast, flexible and profoundly relevant. They are crafted for immediate application, empowering emerging professionals and established practitioners alike. “Short term programmes support local economic development and innovation, respond to real skills needs, and give everyone, from youth to working professionals, a springboard for action,” said Ms Kganakga.
What distinguishes VUT’s approach is its deep alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals. The programmes advance quality education, support work readiness, and contribute to industry innovation and resilient, inclusive communities. With more than forty offerings across disciplines, learners can select programmes that meet practical needs and translate new knowledge into action. These programmes are not peripheral; they form a strategic pillar that advances regional growth and national priorities.
Collaboration stands at the core of the model. VUT actively invites partners to co-create offerings that address local skills shortages and respond to evolving industry and community needs. It is a dynamic ecosystem shaped by listening, partnership and shared purpose.
“Let us champion skills together. This is about readiness, innovation and real results,” Ms Kganakga urged, extending a call to action to all who seek progress, opportunity and meaningful learning. For individuals ready to advance their skills, or organisations seeking partnership for impact, VUT’s suite of programmes is ready to lead the way.
For more information, guidance on your options, or to enrol, please contact Ms Manini Kganakga: Email: maninik@vut.ac.za Chat: maninik@vut.ac.za Work phone: 016 950 7867