Academy for Facility Management (Pty) Ltd (A4FM)

Higher Certificate in Facility Management (NQF 5)

Admission requires a valid Senior Certificate (Grade 12). Applicants without one may be admitted if they are over 23 years of age and have relevant FM experience; they send a copy of their job description and CV so the experience can be assessed. The programme can be completed in 12 months full time or 18-24 months part time, with a maximum of 3 years.

Advanced Certificate in Facility Management (NQF 6)

Applicants need the Higher Certificate in Facility Management or an equivalent NQF 5 qualification of at least 120 credits, assessed through a Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) application on the registration form. Students must be employed at registration because of the Work Integrated Learning requirement. The programme runs over two years (maximum four), in two semesters a year (January-June and July-November); three foundational modules must be passed first.

Advanced Diploma in Facility Management (NQF 7)

Applicants need at least 5 years of senior-level FM experience and an NQF 6 qualification in FM or a cognate field (for example an electrical, construction or civil engineering diploma, or an Occupational Diploma in Facilities Management, generally with a final-year average of at least 60%), or an appropriate diploma or bachelor's degree or higher in a cognate field, assessed through a CAT application. Applicants with a non-FM NQF 6 qualification who are not admitted directly can take a bridging course of three modules (maximum six months), which guarantees admission and credits two Advanced Diploma modules. Duration is two years, maximum four.

Technology requirements

All programmes are fully internet-reliant. Students need reliable internet access, sufficient data for downloads, uploads, online tests and video sessions, and basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, PDFs, email).

How to apply and fees

Applications are made through the online registration form for each programme on the Academy's website; the Academy then issues a quote or invoice, and the student number and portal access are issued once payment is received. Payment can be made in full, per year, per semester or per module, and group rates can be negotiated. Higher Education Institutions are exempt from VAT.

• Higher Certificate 2027: R10 266 per 20-credit module and R5 080 per 10-credit module (total R61 490 for all seven modules); registration fee R3 470 per year, which also covers the foundational modules.
• Advanced Certificate 2027/8: tuition R72 034 if paid in advance, plus registration fee R3 470 (sub-total R75 504); textbooks via a Perlego subscription are extra.
• Advanced Diploma 2027/8: tuition R74 240, plus registration fee R3 470 (total R77 710 including the listed items); textbooks via Perlego are extra.
• Short courses 2027: R13 400 per 20-credit module and R6 800 per 10-credit module, delivered online.

The 2027 Higher Certificate modules start from February (FM Consumer and Communication), with semester exams in June and November. Dropped-out students are not refunded but may be replaced under the Academy's student replacement policy.

• Pretoria office (Waterkloof Ridge): 374 Cliff Avenue, Waterkloof Ridge, Pretoria, 0181. Administration and contact point; postal address Postnet Suite 593, Private Bag X04, Menlo Park, 0102.
• Online campus: all programmes are delivered at a distance through the Online Student Portal, with recorded video-conference sessions, online tests and exams, and a continually revolving schedule so students can register at any time.