Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick answers to common questions about our courses, registrations, certificates, graduation, and studying with IBM College.Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Our qualifications and programmes are registered, accredited, endorsed, or quality assured according to their respective category.
Professional Certificates are designed to develop specific knowledge and skills within a particular field and are generally shorter in duration. Many are credit-bearing, SAQA-aligned, and/or CPD-endorsed, providing recognised professional development opportunities.
However, unlike Full Qualifications, Professional Certificates do not typically provide progression to a higher NQF-level qualification. Full Qualifications are comprehensive programmes registered on the National Qualifications Framework and are designed to support formal academic progression to higher NQF levels.
Yes. All programmes are delivered through our online learning platform.
This depends on the programme. Some Professional Certificates have no formal entry requirements, while Full Qualifications may require Grade 12 or alternative access through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Yes. Students who successfully complete eligible programmes may participate in IBM College’s annual Graduation Ceremony.
RPL is a formal process that considers previous studies, workplace experience, informal learning and professional development when assessing access opportunities.
Yes. Where applicable, qualification registration details and SAQA verification links are provided on the relevant programme pages.
