Does UFS have distance learning?

Currently we offer a number of Advanced Certificate in Teaching (ACT) in distance-education mode. The ACT is aimed at continuing professional and academic development of teachers. It is specifically intended to develop knowledge and competences in a new subject, or strengthen their subject specialisation.  

We offer a number of programmes through blended distance mode of delivery at various centres across South Africa.

 We offer some ACT programmes fully online.

Please follow the link for more information about theĀ 2025/2026 Flexi application and registration calendar for the blended distance mode of the ACT.

CONTACTS

Access (UAP)Lydia Moilwa
+27 51 505 1201
MoilwaML@ufs.ac.za
Applications and Registrations: Open Distance and E-learning ProgrammesLourette Wilson
+27 51 505 1378
WilsonLA@ufs.ac.za
Distance-Education ProgrammesLebohang Seseane
+27 51 505 1452
TsekeletsaL@ufs.ac.za
Short Learning ProgrammesCharlene Afrika
+27 51 505 1474
AfrikaCM@ufs.ac.za

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