Insights on Intersectionality: Creating Diverse and Inclusive Workplaces for All

Despite the South African government’s B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice – legislation largely based on race and gender – many businesses struggle to create diverse and inclusive workforces. Even more concerning, they are paying little heed to understanding intersectionality and the experiences of employees who belong to more than one marginalised social group – a […]

Trust factor: Accreditation vs Skills Development

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There is a debate among educational institutions – and those looking to enrol for online short courses – as to the importance of accreditation as a guarantee of quality education and skills development. In fact, here at MasterStart, we are often asked whether our courses are accredited. Right off the bat, we’re going to say […]

MasterStart’s Free Downloadable Resource: Supercharge Your Project Management Skills

MasterStart’s Free Downloadable Resource

Whether you’re a project manager, team leader, or someone looking to expand your skill set, MasterStart’s Free Project Management Downloadable Resource is an invaluable asset. Effective project management has become a crucial skill for professionals across various industries in today’s fast-paced business environment. Whether you’re a seasoned project manager or just starting your career, staying […]

Good to Great: MasterStart’s Customer Experience Journey

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As an online learning platform that provides professional courses to learners worldwide, it is important for our team at MasterStart to offer our learners an experience that is memorable and impactful. This is why it is so important for us to focus on our learning platform’s success – and the demand for high-quality course content […]

The Power of Upskilling: Securing Your Professional Future

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Higher education is critical to unlocking South Africa’s economic growth and innovation. Yet, the exorbitant cost of tertiary education has been increasing steadily over the past few years, and there is no sign of this trend slowing down. The main causes are low economic growth, the high cost of student loans, and insufficient state funding […]

Human Resources Management and why managers need these skills

Have you heard the statement ‘people are the most important assets” when referring to an organisation? I’m sure you have, and even if you haven’t, it’s likely you believe this statement to be true. Whether you’re a human resource manager, a line manager, or even a team leader, you’re aware of the value people add […]

Which MasterStart Course is Right for YOUR 2020 Comeback?

Now, we’re going to go out on a limb here and guess that your 2020 hasn’t exactly gone as you had expected. As they say – pandemics are what happen when you’re busy making other plans.  Luckily, we offer world-class online courses, each of which has its own unique benefits to arm you with whatever […]

Why some of us don’t have just one true calling

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While most of you have your careers mapped out for the next 5 years there are a few of us that don’t. There are plenty of us that get bored and want to try something different every few years or even months. What’s right for you. For those few, online short courses are perfect. They […]