The Higher Certificates (HC) courses at AFDA are 1-year NQF level 5 programs designed to lay a foundation of basic skills and learning to enter the creative economy at an assistant level, as well as enable further access to degree level education for the first year in the BA or BCom degrees at AFDA. The Higher Certificate in Film, Television and Entertainment Production focuses on basic technical and/or production skills important for the running of a film or television set.

Students complete three certificates (N4-N6) and 18 months of in-service training. A National N Diploma in Business Management is awarded if the student meets all the relevant criteria.

Do you have a firm understanding of numbers, a passion for accounting or the desire to run your own business? This qualification covers a range of basic accounting practices and techniques, from costing and double-entry bookkeeping to computerised accounting.

The National Certificate (Vocational) offers learners a vocational alternative to an academic Grade 10-12 by offering specialised training on NQF levels 2-4.

Start your career as a personal trainer or fitness instructor with this hands-on, practical one-year course. It will give you the knowledge and skills to design, demonstrate and lead exercise programmes for individuals or groups.

This highly practical one-year course will equip you to work as a sports coach and respond to the unique demands of top level sport.

In this exciting one-year course you’ll develop several entry-level management skills covering business and finance, event and facility management.

Office Administration is a course aimed at the student who wants to obtain a qualification in the office environment's administration.

In a nutshell, Hospitality Studies provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills to achieve a National Certificate upon the completion of the 3-year course.

The purpose of the qualification is to provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to become competent in the language and introductory theory of accountancy, information analysis, audit framework and management.

For years, poor financial management in the public sector has been highlighted by role players in the financial sector.

The National Certificate (Vocational) offers learners a vocational alternative to an academic Grade 10-12 by offering specialised training on NQF levels 2-4.

An introduction to the craft of Sound Engineering through theory lectures and practical hands-on training.