Univen UIGC Courses

Univen UIGC Courses

Univen Innovative Growth Company (UIGC) PTY (LTD), a fully owned enterprise of the University of Venda, offers a wide range of high-quality, accredited short courses through its various specialised units. Designed to meet the needs of professionals, students, and organisations, Univen UIGC courses focus on practical skills, professional development, and lifelong learning. Whether you are looking to advance your career, gain new qualifications, or enhance your knowledge, UIGC provides flexible and affordable options to help you reach your goals.

UIGC operates through various dedicated units, including the UNIVEN Centre for Continuing Education (UCCE), UNIVEN Consultancy Unit, Editing and Proofreading Unit, and the Statistics and Research Design Unit. Each unit offers tailored courses and services that address real-world demands, ensuring that learners gain relevant, up-to-date knowledge and hands-on experience.

From business and entrepreneurship to academic writing, research design, and statistical analysis, UIGC courses are developed and delivered by expert trainers and consultants who bring industry insight and academic excellence to the classroom.

Committed to professionalism and integrity, UIGC aligns with the values of the University of Venda while operating in a socially and commercially responsible manner. Its courses are ideal for individuals and organisations looking for trusted, accredited training that delivers value. If you are searching for affordable short courses at the University of Venda or want to upgrade your skills with certified training in South Africa, Univen UIGC is your go-to learning partner.

UNIVEN COMMERCIAL UNIT

• The Unit manages and administers all commercialisation and some commercial projects in the name of the University of Venda.
• The Unit utilises individual researchers’ commercial talent fully for the benefit of all parties, especially in specialised areas where UCC may not have the required skills.
• The unit establishes and invests in commercial ventures

UNIVEN CONSULTANCY UNIT

• The Unit is responsible for the management and administration of all consultancy projects.

Consultancy activities include the following:

• Consultancy between the University and client/s (institutional contract).
• Consultancy between University staff and client/s (personal contract).
• Consultancy work in a wide range of areas

Univen UIGC Courses

Below are the short courses offered at Univen:

A. Agricultural and food/Consumer science technology:

• Catering and Food Preparation(SCF002U)
• Food Preservation (SFP004U)
• Farm Equipment (SFE031U)
• Animal Production (SAP035U)
• Plant Production (SPP036U)
• Laboratory Management for Laboratory Technicians (SLM026U
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (SHP047U)
• Pattern Design and Clothing Construction (SPD045U)

B. Business Management and Entrepreneurship:

• Entrepreneurship Development (SEN016U)
• Finance for Non-Financial Managers (SFN018U)
• New Venture Creation (SNV020U)
• Business Analysis Support Practice (SBS032U)

C. Education and Teacher Development:

• Braille and South African Sign Language (SBS001U)
• Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy in TVET Colleges (SML010U)
• Governance, Management and Leadership for School Governing Bodies (SGB) (SSG012U)
• Curriculum Transformation, Management and Design (SCT027U)
• Work Integrated Learning (WIL) (SWL028U)
• Curriculum Development in Higher Education (SCE046U)
• Assessor Training/Assessment of Teaching (SAT043U)
• Moderation of Assessment (SMA044U)
• Educational Law (SEL039U)
• Higher Education Management (HEM) (SHE005U)

D. Environmental and Natural Sciences:

• Environmental Practice (SEP021U
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (SGS041U)
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) (SEA042U)

E. General Management and Responsible Leadership:

• Generic Management (SGM024U)
• Cooperative Management (SCM019U)
• Office Management for Office Professionals (SOM011U)
• Women in Leadership (SWL022U)

F. Human Resources Development and Labour Relations:

• Labour Relations (SLR025U)
• Labour Law (SLL040U)
• Strategy Formulation (SSF015U)
• Mentoring and Coaching (SMC023U)

G. Information and Communication Technology:

• End User Computing/Basic Computer Literacy (SCL029U)
• Advanced Course on Computer Training (SAC056U)
• Information and Knowledge Management (SIK057U)
• Advanced Course in Excel 2010 (SAE058U)
• ICT for Entrepreneurship (SIE059U)

H. Marketing, Communication and Customer Relations:

• Customer Care (SCC037U)
• Professional Communication at Work (SPC048U)
• Customer Service Excellence (SCS049U)

I. Project and Risk Management:

• Project Management (SPM017U)
• Monitoring and Evaluation (SME034U)
• Disaster and Risk Management (SDR003U)

J. Public Service and Administration:

• Municipal Finance Management Programme (MFMP) (SMF030U)
• Multi-Stakeholder Engagement Processes (MSP) (SMS033U)
• Local Government Citizen Participation (SLC006U)
• Local Government Legislative Framework (SLL007U)
• Local Government Ethics, Values and Integrity (SLE008U)
• Community Development (SCD009U)
• Local Economic Development (SLE013U)
• Policy Management, Implementation and Analysis in the Public Sector (SPP060U)
• Public Financial Management (SPM061U)

K. Social, Political and Religious Studies:

• Spiritual Leadership Development (SLD014U)
• Early Childhood Development (SED049U)
• Counselling and Care for People Living with HIV/AIDS (SCH050U)
• Peace Building and Conflict Resolution (SPR051U)
• Starting and Sustaining Community Projects (SSC052U)

L. Supply Chain and Logistics:

• Supply Chain Management (SCM053U)
• Fleet Management (SFM054U)
• Production and Operations Management (SPM055U)

Contact UNIUVEN

• Switch Board: +27 15 962 8000

Emergency Numbers Security Control Room:

• 015 962 8603 / 8193 / 8120

Ambulance:

• +27 15 962 5461 / 015 962 9152 / 079 901 9305 or
• WhatsApp 081 463 0343

Univen UIGC courses offer a valuable opportunity for individuals and organisations to access accredited, practical, and affordable training through a trusted institution. Backed by the University of Venda, UIGC combines academic expertise with real-world relevance, ensuring that each course delivers meaningful results. Visit UNIVEN For More