COURSE: N4 – N6: NATIONAL N-DIPLOMA MARKETING MANAGEMENT

Full-Time I Course Type: National Qualification

Why this course is perfect for you?

Are you a great communicator? Can you identify trends and convince others to do something with creative flair? If so, a rewarding career in the field of Marketing Management awaits you.

Marketing is an important function that brings a company and its clients closer together by showing customers how products or services will benefit their lives. For any company to be successful, they need a Marketing Manager to develop creative advertising that will influence people to buy and increase their revenue. Thus, marketing lies at the heart of a business’s success. As a Marketing Manager, you will oversee promoting products, and tracking the success of your strategies across a variety of different mediums, including TV, radio, billboards, flyers, and social media; all while ensuring that the approach you take is right for that business based on their budget and target customer.

Excellent communication skills are an important quality for a Marketing Manager, as you will be responsible for managing teams of people that include Copywriters, Graphic Designers, Brand Architects and Digital Strategists. Through the National N Diploma in Marketing, you will cover modules in marketing management, research, communication and business that will help you successfully market yourself in your future career.

How do I get in?

We have various touchpoints for your convenience. Simply call, email, fill in a form, or pop into our campus where one of our consultants will gladly assist you.

Time you will spend on the course:

You can complete the diploma in 2 years with 18 months of in-service training. A year planner and academic calendar is available at the start of the year with dates and times of classes and campus activities to help you plan your schedule.

Can I study part time?

Yes, but you will need to register as a corresponding student. The National N-Diploma (practical) portion of this qualification is not available as a part-time option.

COVID-19

During the various National Lockdown Levels, it is important that the following minimum protocols are adhered to by all staff, students and visitors:

  • Participation in health checks and screenings
  • Maintaining of social distancing
  • Wearing of masks at all times
  • Sanitization when entering the campus

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE (ALL SUBJECTS COMPULSORY)

N4 CERTIFICATE
  • Entrepreneurship & Business Management
  • Marketing Management
  • Management Communication
  • Computer Practice
N5 CERTIFICATE
  • Marketing Management
  • Sales Management
  • Entrepreneurship & Business Management
  • Computer Practice
N6 CERTIFICATE
  • Marketing Management
  • Sales Management
  • Marketing Communication
  • Marketing Research
  • Optional extra Computer Practice or Entrepreneurship & Business Management

All examinations are external (national). To qualify for a Diploma in Marketing Management, a candidate must pass at least one of the following: Computer Practice

Admission Requirements

N4: Grade 12 (with related subjects and 50% pass)

N5: N4 Certificate or equivalent qualification

N6: N5 Certificate or equivalent qualification

Careers you’d be great at:
  • Salesman
  • Marketing Manager
  • Marketing Researcher and Consultant
  • Marketing Communications Expert
  • Promotions Manager and Advertiser
The strength in your qualification:

Certificates and Diplomas are conferred by the Department of Higher Education and Training. All qualifications are nationally recognised by industry and universities.

Upon successful completion of this programme, learners will receive a National Certificate at each Level N4, N5, N6 and a National N Diploma in Management Assistant (on completion of N4-N6 and 18 months in-service training).

When can I enroll?

Enrolment in January and July

Duration

18 months full-time (each level is 6 months). 18 months practical work experience in the industry for a National N-Diploma.

ADMISSION PROCESS

Submission

Option 1: Complete the online ‘Contact us Form’ and one of the iCALC staff members will contact you.

Option 2: Complete the ‘Registration Form’ and email your form to mylene@icalcta.co.za, along with all supporting documents.

Option 3: Come to our campus and let us help you fill in all the forms.

Verification:

The submission is checked, and all supporting documentation is verified.

Registration:

Successful applicants will be required to pay the registration fee and first installment or deposit to finalize their registration.

The Registration is then captured and submitted, and your student number will then be issued.