NewBridge Graduate Institute Expands Access to Higher Education with Launch of New Part-Time Programmes

Johannesburg, South Africa, 23 May 2025 NewBridge Graduate Institute (NGI), a private higher education provider committed to accredited, career- orientated tertiary education. NGI is proud to announce the launch of its new part-time qualification offerings. This expansion of quality offerings as a time efficient alternative, is designed to cater for the growing demand for flexible and accessible education for South Africa’s working adults and those balancing personal or financial responsibilities.

The introduction of part-time programmes marks a significant milestone in NGI’s mission to provide accessible, affordable, quality learning experiences. These new modes of offerings empower NGI students to pursue a tertiary qualification while focusing on their current professional trajectory or personal commitments. In an evolving post-COVID world, more South Africans are seeking study solutions that work around their lives rather than demand a full-time commitment. NGI has recognised this need, implementing part-time study options that combine flexibility with an industry aligned programmes, utilising a personalised learning approach.

NGI’s broader course offerings into part-time education is an extension of its student-first approach. The chosen programmes reflect the institution’s goal of equipping learners with work-ready skills that have immediate value in the working world. Part- time study options enable students to access their chosen field of study through convenient modes of learning on their own time. NGI ensures that academic advancement remains a possibility regardless of one’s life circumstances. NGI is an internationally accredited institution that continues to offer, career- specific qualifications enriched through high-quality support and engagement across different schedules, ensuring that no student is left behind.

The first part-time qualifications to be introduced are the Higher Certificate in Business Administration, Higher Certificate in Accounting, Higher Certificate in Human Resource Management and Higher Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism. These four qualifications were selected due to high demand and broad appeal encompassing practical application across a wide range of professional environments. Part- time students will gain foundational skills applicable to roles in office administration, business management, payroll, hospitality and tourism and human resources. These specific programmes are particularly viable to individuals who are working full- time that wish to transition into a new career or want to enhance their employability in a shorter timeframe without having to commit to a full-time degree.

Higher Certificates in Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources and Hospitality and Tourism will run via online classes twice a week, with one Saturday session per month at your nearest NGI campus nationwide.

A typical part-time student at NGI includes working professionals aiming to upskill themselves for career advancement in roles such as business management or financial administration, students looking to change careers by transitioning into business or accounting from unrelated fields, young parents balancing family and study to improve job prospects, and recent matriculants working part-time who seek practical skills for better career opportunities or further studies.

NGI’s flexible part-time structure caters to learners, utilising high quality learning resources, access to personalised support and carefully organised learning pathways means that students have access to general and individualised access as they need it. NewBridge Graduate Institute tracks engagement and progress week to week and can offer that support as soon as a student shows any sign of struggle or disengagement. This ensures retention and success. This proactive approach helps maintain student motivation, retention, and ultimately, success.

The launch of NGI’s part-time programmes, will continue to redefine how higher education can meet the evolving needs of modern learners. NGI’s commitment to delivering high quality, flexible and practical tertiary education offerings that equip students with the tools they need to succeed in the evolving South African job market.