Short Courses

Here at North West School of Design, our short courses are a combination of evening classes and Saturday workshops ranging from one –day workshops to two month part-time courses.

In the efforts to make our short course more affordable, the NWSD short courses are offered as non-credit bearing courses, as these courses are not unit standard based. Student therefore receive a non-credit bearing certificate after completing the short course. 

What Does It Mean If My Course Is Non-Accredited?

Are you interested in studying a non-accredited course, but not sure whether it is worth the time and money? Many people are still under the impression that a non-accredited course has no value. This is not true. Non-accredited courses are great for learning a new skillset or building on your existing proficiencies. What’s more, they are shorter in duration, which means that you can gain a new skill set in as little as six months.

What you need to know about non-accredited courses

• A non-accredited course has no connection to an external accreditation or professional body.
• Non-accredited courses focus on equipping the student with a specific knowledge and skillset.
• You can study a non-accredited course to help you in your current and future career, or for hobbyist purposes.
• Even though it carries no professional recognition, you can still list it on your CV.
• Non-accredited courses are often shorter in duration.
• Non-accredited courses are not as expensive as professional study programmes.
• Non-accredited courses are more affordable than accredited study programmes.

The advantages of studying a non-accredited course.

• The study material and assignments are not as complicated. Also, there are no exams.
• Non-accredited courses are often shorter in duration, which means that you can gain a new skillset in a short period of time.
• A non-accredited course can help you refine your skills.
• Non-accredited courses are still valuable in the job market.
• You can build on your knowledge and skill.
• The entrance requirements for non-accredited courses are not as strict as those for accredited courses.