Work Readiness Programme Open Day
31 October 2026
Come to campus, experience Henley and discover a fresh way to start your career.
Backed by 30+ years in Africa and 100 years of the University of Reading, Henley delivers world-class, locally tailored programmes.
Our family-friendly approach transforms the high-pressure of studying into a collective success. Say no to "burnout" culture with our flexible, blended model that fits into a working life.(Featured image as on that page with FF copy of family)
Henley Business School began in the UK in the 1940s with a mission to rebuild the economy in the wake of the Second World War.
Africa doesn’t have a talent problem; it has a talent development problem. Henley makes management training easier, faster and more immediately useful for organisations, so that African businesses can grow sustainably and create jobs.
All Henley’s academic programmes are accredited by SAQA and our MBA and DBA degrees are awarded in both the UK and South Africa.
All Henley’s academic programmes are accredited by SAQA and our MBA and DBA degrees are awarded in both the UK and South Africa.
All Henley’s academic programmes are accredited by SAQA and our MBA and DBA degrees are awarded in both the UK and South Africa.
All Henley’s academic programmes are accredited by SAQA and our MBA and DBA degrees are awarded in both the UK and South Africa.
Targeted, practical, and immediately useful learning that respects your busy schedule.
Targeted, practical, and immediately useful learning that respects your busy schedule.
Targeted, practical, and immediately useful learning that respects your busy schedule.
Targeted, practical, and immediately useful learning that respects your busy schedule.
Targeted, practical, and immediately useful learning that respects your busy schedule.
Short course template description
Certification
Certificate of completion
Programme fee
R650 000
Duration
3 Months
Delivery mode
In Person
Academic level
NQF Level 10 (360 credits)
Programme fee
R650 000
Duration
4–6 years
Delivery mode
Online / Part time
This course is designed for professionals across all sectors looking to embrace design thinking. It is ideal for individuals in:
Creative and innovation roles
Management and leadership positions
No formal educational background is required.
Open to anyone passionate about enhancing their innovative and problem-solving skills.
This is the pinnacle of the 'Ladder of Learning'...
Explore our comprehensive course modules designed to help you succeed.
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Learn to build and sustain an environment that nurtures creativity and collaborative innovation.
Master the application of design thinking principles, focusing on empathy and user-centric approaches.
Develop proficiency in generating, refining, and evolving innovative ideas using various creative techniques.
Acquire hands-on experience in creating prototypes and using user feedback to refine and evolve solutions.
Gain insights into turning creative concepts into actionable and viable projects, ready for real-world application.
Join us at our next post-experience undergraduate info events to get a taste of the Henley learning experience.
31 October 2026
Come to campus, experience Henley and discover a fresh way to start your career.
17 October 2026
Join us for an enriching workshop where you will get first-hand insights from Dr. Alisa Stewart-Smith
21 October 2026
Join us for this info session and learn from a business school that is a successful business.
22 October 2026
This session is a more in-depth and personal discussion around you and your understanding of our MBA qualification.
27 October 2026
We’re thrilled you’ve taken an interest in our Henley Postgraduate Diploma in Management Practice (PGDip) programme, and as much as we’d like to tell you about why Henley offers you so much more than just a PGDip, we’d really like you to come and experience it for yourself.
29 October 2026
This session is a more in-depth and personal discussion around you and your understanding of our MBA qualification.
29 October 2026
Henley’s qualifications stairway in management practice provides a structured pathway for working professionals to advance their skills and knowledge, regardless of their previous education. It also gives companies a massive boost in capability and talent.
10 November 2026
Join us for an info session to find out more about Henley’s exciting new Work Readiness Programme. This one-year accredited programme is designed as a flexible alternative to a traditional university degree or gap year. It’s crafted to help you gain practical and relevant skills in a safe environment while building core confidence – and having fun. If you are a recent school-leaver looking to enter the workforce, a young adult wanting to explore a non-traditional learning path, an aspiring young entrepreneur looking for a business skills boost, or a talented leader on a graduate programme, then the Henley Business School Work Readiness Programme is for you.
12 November 2026
Henley’s qualifications stairway in management practice provides a structured pathway for working professionals to advance their skills and knowledge, regardless of their previous education. It also gives companies a massive boost in capability and talent.
13 November 2026
African creativity already shapes global culture. Now it’s time to build the businesses behind it. Creative Universe 2026 moves the conversation from recognising creative talent to backing creative enterprise: developing the leaders and companies that will turn Africa’s cultural influence into African-owned intellectual property, skilled jobs and global opportunity. Whether you’re a creative entrepreneur, investor, sponsor, industry partner, policymaker or simply a believer in African storytelling, there’s a role for you. Back it.
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True growth is a journey. Our Ladder of Learning is designed to meet you exactly where you are and take you where you want to go.
A doctorate is a lonely journey, but at Henley, you never walk it alone. Join a community of scholar-practitioners who are reshaping industries. Our alumni don’t just graduate; they evolve into thought leaders who publish, teach, and transform their organisations.
The DBA shifted my thinking from 'how to fix this problem' to 'why does this problem exist?' It gave me the rigorous tools to dissect complex African challenges and build solutions that last. It was the hardest, most rewarding climb of my life.
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