NQF Level 5

LIFT!

Higher Certificate in Management Practice

Recognition starts here!

Gain confidence by shaping your self-leadership and management skills.

Be well-prepared for managing teams.

Demystify and master the intricacies of business.

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There are multiple intakes in 2025, and our next virtual intake starts on 25 February 2025. Start your application today →

Choose a qualification that's respected and accredited

For 30 years, Henley Business School Africa has been developing African business leaders with impact. The LIFT! Programme will expand your skills and broaden your thinking as you understand what it takes to break through and advance your career. The programme will take you through a carefully designed process of learning, growth, and reflective practice enabling you to integrate what you learn into your daily work and build confidence in your management ability.

No formal qualification? No problem!

LIFT! is designed for ambitious professionals who feel they’re being held back because they lack a formal qualification. This programme will boost your business acumen and grow your confidence in your abilities. Graduates tell us that the most consequential outcome of LIFT! is that it validates the skills and experience they already have and opens the door for them to climb higher.

You’ll start to develop the practical management skills needed to create high-performing teams.

You’ll discover better ways to manage your time and energy by being able to delegate.

You’ll gain self-confidence and clarity by better understanding and applying your strengths.

You’ll come to understand the best way to motivate others and recognise future leaders in your business.

You’ll get prepared to navigate business changes and help others through times of transition.

Level: NQF Level 5

Award: Higher Certificate in Management Practice (HCMP)

Estimated time required: Class attendance + Self study, 19 contact days over the year

Attendance: Part-time

Duration: 12 months, part-time

SAQA ID: 102107

Total credits: 120

Accreditation: Council on Higher Education (CHE)

Mode of delivery: Online/face-to-face

Programme type: Academic, open learning, post-experience undergraduate, accredited

Assessment: Assignments, examination, group project

Fees:
R55,000 (VAT exempt)

Elevate your business acumen and see your career lift off

LIFT! is an NQF Level 5 accredited qualification comprising five learning blocks delivered over 12 months. All topics are underpinned by a systems-oriented framework that allows you to build an understanding of business as an ecosystem – a series of interconnected parts that function collectively to create a profitable and sustainable enterprise.

All assessments are project-based and directly related to your role within the organisation. In this way, the work environment effectively becomes the learning laboratory. Individuals learn to apply theory in practice within their own context in their organisational roles. This action-learning approach will help ensure that you continue to grow beyond the life of the programme.

HCMP modules

Fundamental management
concepts

Understanding the management process and functions of management
Understanding management and leadership
Personal mastery: leading self
Action learning: forming teams

Systems thinking
and business

Innovation, technology, and the future world of work
Systems thinking: an introduction
Personal mastery: leading self (continued)
Action learning: an introduction to research

Fundamental business
acumen

Personal and organisational finance
Understanding the operations environment
Understanding customers
Action learning: learning about literature reviews, surveys and interviews

Working with people

Career management
People management
Personal mastery: working in teams
Action learning: synthesising information, forming an argument, report writing

Action learning activity

Presentation skills
Integration of programme learning

Admission requirements

A National Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification at NQF level 4
1 year work experience

Don't have an NQF level 4 certification or equivalent? If you have a minimum of five years’ working experience, we will consider your application on the grounds of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

All applicants must submit:

Completed application form
A certified copy of a South African Identity Document
A certified copy of your National Senior Certificate
Current CV
One reference form

Please read the admission requirements and application form notes before submitting your application.

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LIFT! programme fee for 2024: R55,000 (VAT exempt)

At Henley, we are committed to providing our students with flexible financing options. Whether you’re an individual in need of finance or an organisation motivating for an increase in budget, we’re here to help.

Please click here for information and advice.

Should you require any further information about our post-experience undergraduate programmes, email us at  UG.admissions@henleysa.ac.za.

Johannesburg Campus

Delivery	Block 1	Block 2	Block 3	Block 4	Block 5
Face-to-face	13 - 16 May 2025	04 -07 Aug 2025	20 - 23 Oct 2025	26 - 29 Jan 2026	20 - 22 Apr 2026

Cape Town Campus

Delivery	Block 1	Block 2	Block 3	Block 4	Block 5
Face-to-Face	24 - 27 Mar 2025	02 - 05 June 2025	25 -28 Aug 2025	10 -13 Nov 2025	09 - 11 Feb 2026

Online

Delivery	Block 1	Block 2	Block 3	Block 4	Block 5
Virtual	25 - 28 Feb 2025	12 - 15 May 2025	14 - 17 Jul 2025	29 Sep - 02 Oct 2025	01 - 03 Dec 2025
Virtual	08 - 11 Jul 2025	15 - 18 Sep 2025	24 - 27 Nov 2025	02 - 05 Feb 2026	18 - 20 May 2026
Virtual	13 - 16 Oct 2025	19 - 22 Jan 2026	13 - 16 Apr 2026	06 - 09 July 2026	15 - 17 Sep 2026

Why choose Henley?

Imagine being surrounded by bright minds on campuses across four continents, learning from global experts who've seen it all. Discover your potential in a supportive yet challenging environment where knowledge meets action. This isn’t just a business school; it's a launchpad for your dreams.

Here's why choosing Henley sets you apart:

Globally recognised: We're the only quadruple-accredited international business school in Africa, a mark of exceptional quality.
Level 2 B-BBEE certified: We're committed to diversity and inclusion, empowering future leaders who reflect the world.
Caring, challenging, whole-person learning: We go beyond theory – develop practical skills, confidence, and a global perspective in a family-friendly and supportive environment.
High-touch, high engagement: Get personalised attention from our learning experts and forge connections with a vibrant community.
Powerful alumni network: Join a network of almost 100,000 changemakers across the globe, opening doors to new opportunities.
Your qualification, your passport: Unlock a world of possibilities, propelling your career to new heights.

Henley’s learning style is:

Rich
Relevant
Effective
Results orientated
Interactive
Practical
Dynamic

Join the next Post-Experience Undergraduate
Info Session

Join us at our next post-experience undergraduate info session to get a taste of the Henley learning experience. You’ll get to see for yourself how Henley's management programmes can give you a competitive advantage in your career.

Next session: Open Day

Date: 23 November 2024

Time: 09:30 - 13:00

Location: Henley campus, 1 Witkoppen Rd, Paulshof

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Our blended learning approach is flexible and family friendly. You will experience the best of both online and face-to-face learning, so you can still find time for all the things that matter most to you. Our structured support system includes administration and logistics support, academic support, and counselling support if needed.

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Henley is your portal to the world. The Economist has rated our alumni network as the best in the world for potential to network. We bring classes together both in the virtual world and the real one, giving you access to new connections and lasting friendships in organisations and industries across Africa.

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Our faculty members are experienced and educated. They consult to companies and boards; many have been senior executives. They manage and know organisations, which ensures that their teaching is rooted in real life, as well as being academically and theoretically rigorous.

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At Henley we're known for our care and focus on personal development – helping you to understand yourself better so that you can become a respected and well-rounded leader.

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Our compass is Africa

Henley is committed to building a beautiful and prosperous future for this continent. By joining us, you are joining a movement to build Africa. We’ll give you the ability to see business differently and the impetus to build businesses that make a difference.

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