We’ve all heard stories about self-made millionaires and people running successful businesses with no previous academic training. These people no doubt exist, but they are the exceptions to the rule. In reality, too many bright minds have failed because they lacked the basics skills to make their business succeed, in spite of their innovative ideas and hard work.
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At the start of every New Year we make resolutions, which we usually forget about by the end of January: to eat sensibly, to exercise regularly, to save money to travel the world, etc. Yet, this is the best time to take a single decision, which can change your whole life: to study for an internationally recognised degree, that’s affordable and available at your own pace and time!
The Certificate of Secondary Education Exams kicked off last week in Kenya, with 577, 253 candidates sitting for their high school exit exams.
Having a sound educational background is vital if you want to be considered a serious candidate for a professional position, in most countries around the world. Furthermore, because of a fast changing work environment, it is no longer enough to simply earn a degree, find a job and then sit back and wait for retirement. Further education is not merely advised; it is very much expected, in most organisations. Although the majority of people realise the importance of continuing education, busy daily schedules, financial limitations, or even the uncertainty of which type of course to choose as most beneficial ,…
Starting something new is always exciting but might also leave you feeling helpless and insecure about how things work. This is why UNICAF has designed the Induction Module that will equip you with all the necessary knowledge and skills that you need to commence your studies. This one month module will guide you through the fundamentals of online learning and how to best utilise UNICAF’s Virtual Learning Environment. At the end of the Induction Module, you will: Know how to navigate the VLE and use the VLE tools: Submit assignments in the VLE Post in an academic discussion forum and reply…
Jamaica, world famous for legends like Bob Marley and Usain Bolt, reggae music and the movie ‘Cool Runnings’, is getting ready to leap into 2030. On September 18 and 19, 2016, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Headquarters in New York hosted its 5th Social Good Summit, where the UNDP Jamaica drew attention to Jamaica’s Vision 2030 by organising events and a competition under the theme “Connecting Today. Creating Tomorrow”. The Vision 2030 was created to ensure that social, environmental and economic issues are tackled, and opportunities are pursued. The National Vision Statement reflects its goal to make “Jamaica, the…
Africa has always drawn travellers to its fascinating and diverse regions starting from the early explorers, all throughout the darker times of colonisation, and when the last of African nations became independent. From the unspoiled desert of Namibia, picturesque coastal drives in South Africa and untamed wildlife in Kenya, all the way to world-class nightlife in Nigeria, cultural gems in Mali and bustling markets in Ghana, Africa has got it all. Not too long ago, travelling to and within Africa was reserved to the wealthy and people that didn’t mind rough journeys. Nowadays, the tourism industry caters to backpackers,…
UNICAF, the leading online platform in sub-Saharan Africa offering quality higher education degree programmes in collaboration with UK, US, African and European universities, is growing and looking to expand its team. The following positions are available to qualified individuals based in Zambia, Mozambique, Kenya or Tanzania. Country Managers in South-East Africa UNICAF is currently seeking a four (4) Country Manager to be based in Zambia, Mozambique, Kenya and Tanzania to have the overall responsibility for the country’s Operations Centre, covering all relevant areas (to set up and management of a call centre, business development, finance, certain marketing aspects, reporting,…
Unicaf University (UU) welcomed visitors during its premier Open Day Events that took place on August 19 and 20. The aim of the event was to introduce the Malawi campus to interested parties and to give visitors the opportunity to learn what it is like to be a student at UU. Student advisers guided the visitors through the state-of-the-campus and answered enquiries regarding delivery modes, such as blended and online learning, scheduling of classes, tuition fees, payment plans, date of commencement and the UNICAF Scholarship programme. Professor Joseph Kuthemba Mwale, Rector of the University, was receiving guests in the board…
UNICAF has caught up with Oghenethoja Umuteme who has taken advantage of UNICAF’s Short Courses. Not only did Mr Umuteme finish all courses in record time, but also with exceptional results. Mr Umuteme, could you please tell us where you work and what position you have at your company? I was formerly working as Engineering Design Lead in Shell Nigeria up till November 2014, but now started my own firm as CEO at Derock Global Energy Resources Company Limited since 2015. What courses have you been recently studying and why did you chose them? I have been studying the following short courses via your…