Higher Certificate in Banking Services at Milpark Education (Pty) Ltd

Programme overview

The qualification is designed for school-leavers aiming for junior banking roles, individuals with other qualifications seeking a banking-focused credential, and employed persons looking to enhance, develop, or formalize their skills and knowledge in banking services. The Higher Certificate in Banking Services is an entry-level higher education qualification aimed at equipping you with the required knowledge and skills to operate successfully in a junior/entry-level role within the banking sector. (NQF 5, SAQA ID 90843, 120 credits.)

Duration: 1 Year | Study mode: distance | Intake: 20 October 2026 | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Modules listed on the programme page include Regulation and Compliance in the Banking Industry, Fundamentals of Retail Banking, Customer Service and Communication, Principles of Accounting, Fundamentals of Economics, Fraud Detection, Introduction to Sales, Personal and Small Business Credit.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

For entry into the Higher Certificate, candidates require: a Senior Certificate (SC) or a National Senior Certificate (NSC), as certified by Umalusi, with at least a pass in English, the language of instruction at Milpark Education.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Next start dates: Higher Certificate and Advanced Certificate in Management 2 February 2027; Higher Certificate in Financial Products 22 February 2027; Financial Planning and Short-Term Insurance certificates 23 February to 2 March 2027; Banking Services certificates 20 October 2026.

Admission closing dates are set per programme in the programme timetable and on each programme page. Late applications are only considered for the following semester. Application reviews are completed within five days for career-aligned programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://www.milpark.ac.za/how-to-apply/

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