HP LIFE SHORT COURSES

Job description

Description HP LIFE is a free online learning programme from the HP Foundation that helps young people build business and digital skills for the workplace. It offers more than 30 short, self-paced courses in areas like communication, digital business skills, entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, operations and professional development. Every course is free, and you get a Certificate of Completion each time you finish one, which you can add to your CV. You can study on a computer or on the free HP LIFE mobile app, which also lets you download courses and learn offline to save data. This is a good fit for job seekers, students, and anyone who wants to start or grow a small business.

Requirements

• Open to all South Africans, with no age limit
• No matric or previous qualification required
• Basic reading and writing skills in English (or one of the other supported languages)
• Access to a smartphone, tablet or computer
• Internet connection to register and download courses (courses can be completed offline on the app)
• A valid email address to create a free HP LIFE account
• Willingness to learn at your own pace

Responsibilities

• Register for a free account on the HP LIFE website or mobile app
• Choose the courses that match your career or business goals
• Complete all course modules, activities and quizzes
• Study at your own pace and manage your own learning schedule
• Pass the course assessment to earn your Certificate of Completion
• Download and save your certificates for your CV and job applications
• Apply what you learn in job applications, interviews, or your own business

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