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CDeL’s certificates at NQF Level 5 are ideal for those seeking to advance their career, gain practical, industry-relevant skills, or transition into a new field. These flexible, accredited programmes fit around your schedule, making them perfect for busy professionals and students. With affordable online learning and recognised qualifications, they open doors to better job prospects and personal growth. Invest in your future today!

Certificate in Business Information Systems

Admission Requirements
To be admitted to this qualification, a candidate must have a Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) Level or Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advance Subsidiary (NSSCAS) Level equivalent qualification(s) with a minimum of 20 points in the best five subjects (including English minimum D and Mathematics E) on the IUM’s Evaluation scale

or
A recognised qualification at NQF level 4 or equivalentm or mature age entry as stipulated in GR 4.1.1 of IUM, provided that they:

are 25 Years old or over in the year in which admission is sought
have at least 3 years working experience
must have a passed grade 10.
The equivalence of any of the above as determined by University Senate.

Qualification Duration
1 Year

Qualification Structure

Certificate (120credits)
SEMESTER 1 (60 credits)
Course Title	Hours	Credits
Compulsory Courses
Applied English Language Skills	100	10
Fundamentals of Computer Systems and Architecture	100	10
Principles of Computer Programming	100	10
Basic IT Skills	100	10
Mathematics	100	10
Introduction to Entrepreneurship	100	10
Course Title	Hours	Credits
Compulsory Courses
Communication Skills	100	10
Systems Analysis	100	10
PC Maintenance	100	10
Programming with C++	100	10
Principles of Management	100	10
Financial Accounting 1	100	10

Certificate of Business Administration

Admission Requirements
To be admitted to this qualification, a candidate must have a Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) Level or Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advance Subsidiary (NSSCAS) or equivalent with a minimum of 20 points in 5 subjects (including English Language minimum D symbol) on the IUM’s evaluation scale

Students may also enter through mature age provided that they:

Are 25 years old or over in the year in which admission is sought
Have at least 3 years’ relevant experience
Must have a passed grade 10 Certificate

Qualification Duration
1 Year

Qualification Structure

YEAR 1 (120 Credits)
SEMESTER 1 (60 Credits)
Course Title	Hours	Credits
English Communication and Study Skills	100	10
Mathematics	100	10
Basic IT Skills	100	10
Principles of Energy Economics	100	10
Energy Management I	100	10
Energy Fundamentals	100	10
Course Title	Hours	Credits
Business Ethics	100	10
Energy Policy and Regulations	100	10
Project Management for Energy Projects	100	10
Principles of Management	100	10
Energy Sustainability and Climate Change	100	10
Introduction to Entrepreneurship	100	10
Total Year Hours & Credits	1’200	120

Certificate in Finance Management

Admission Requirements
To be admitted to this qualification, a candidate must have a Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) Level or Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advance Subsidiary (NSSCAS) Level or equivalent with a minimum of 20 points in 5 subjects (including English Language minimum D symbol) on the IUM’s evaluation scale

Students may also enter through mature age provided that they:

Are 25 years old or over in the year in which admission is sought
Have at least 3 years’ relevant experience
Must have a passed grade 10 Certificate

Qualification Duration
1 Year

Qualification Structure

YEAR 1 (120 credits)
SEMESTER 1 (60 credits)
Course Title	Hours	Credits
Principles of Management	100	10
Applied English Language Skills	100	10
Mathematics	100	10
Microeconomics	100	10
Introduction to Entrepreneurship	100	10
Fundamentals of Accounting	100	10
Total Credits		60
Course Title	Hours	Credits
Financial Accounting I	100	10
Cost Accounting	100	10
Quantitative Methods I	100	10
Human Capital Management	100	10
Principles of Marketing	100	10
Basic IT skills	100	10
Total Credits		60
Total Year 1 Hours & Credits	1200	120

Certificate in Marketing Management

Admission Requirements
To be admitted to this qualification, a candidate must have a Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) Level or Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advance Subsidiary (NSSCAS) Level or equivalent with a minimum of 20 points in 5 subjects (including English Language minimum D symbol) on the IUM’s evaluation scale

Students may also enter through mature age provided that they:

Are 25 years old or over in the year in which admission is sought
Have at least 3 years’ relevant experience
Must have a passed grade 10 Certificate

Qualification Duration
1 Year

Qualification Structure

Course Title	Hours	Credits
Compulsory Courses
Applied English Language Skills	100	10
Basic IT Skills	100	10
Mathematics	100	10
Principles of Management	100	10
Introduction to Entrepreneurship	100	10
Micro-economics	100	10
Total NQF Level 5 Credits	600	60
SEMESTER 2 (60 Credits)
Course Title	Hours	Credits
Compulsory Courses
Principles of Marketing	100	10
Quantitative Method I	100	10
Financial Accounting I	100	10
Relationship Marketing	100	10
Critical Thinking Skills	100	10
Human Capital Management	100	10

Total NQF Level 5 Credits	600	60
Total Year 1 Hours & Credits	1200	120

Certificate in Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management

Admission Requirements
The entry requirements to this certificate in Human Resource shall be a Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate (Ordinary or Higher or combination of both) or equivalent qualification(s), provided that the candidate has passed five subjects (including English at D) normally in not more than three examination settings with a minimum of 20-24 points on the IUM’s evaluation scale. Students may also enter through mature age provided that they:

Are 25 years old or over in the year in which admission is sought
Have at least 3 years’ relevant experience
Must have a passed grade 10 Certificate

Qualification Duration
1 Year

Qualification Structure

YEAR 1 (120 credits)
SEMESTER 1 (60 credits)
Course Title	Hours	Credits
Introduction to Tourism, Hospitality and Events	100	10
Customer Service Skills	100	10
Microeconomics	100	10
Mathematics	100	10
Applied English Language Skills	100	10
Introduction to Entrepreneurship	100	10
Course Title	Hours	Credits
Food Handling, Health & Safety in Tourism and Hospitality	100	10
Front Office Operations	100	10
Housekeeping Operations	100	10
Financial Accounting I	100	10
Principles of Marketing	100	10
Basic IT Skills	100	10
Total Year 1 Hours & Credits	1200	120

Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Admission Requirements
To be admitted to this qualification, a candidate must have a Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) Level or Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advance Subsidiary (NSSCAS) Level or equivalent or equivalent with a minimum of 20 points in 5 subjects (including English Language minimum D symbol) on the IUM’s evaluation scale

Students may also enter through mature age provided that they:

Are 25 years old or over in the year in which admission is sought
Have at least 3 years’ relevant experience
Must have a passed grade 10 Certificate

Qualification Duration
1 Year

Qualification Structure

YEAR 1 (120 Credits)
SEMESTER 1 (60 Credits)
Course Title	Hours	Credits
English Communication and Study Skills	100	10
Mathematics	100	10
Legal Aspects of Safety and Health	100	10
Fundamentals of Occupational Safety and Health	100	10
Safety and Accident Prevention	100	10
Introduction to Emergency Management	100	10
SEMESTER 2 (60 Credits)
Course Title	Hours	Credits
Business Ethics	100	10
Basic IT Skills	100	10
Emergency and Crisis Management	100	10
Introduction to Entrepreneurship	100	10
Human Factors and Ergonomics	100	10
Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation	100	10
Total Year 1 Hours & Credits	1’200	120

Certificate in Transport and Logistics Management

Admission Requirements
To be admitted to this qualification, a candidate must have a Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) Level or Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advance Subsidiary (NSSCAS) Level or equivalent or equivalent with a minimum of 20 points in 5 subjects (including English Language minimum D symbol)

Students may also enter through mature age provided that they:

Are 25 years old or over in the year in which admission is sought
Have at least 3 years’ relevant experience
Must have a passed grade 10 Certificate

Qualification Duration
1 Year

Qualification Structure

YEAR 1 (120 Credits)
SEMESTER 1 (60 Credits)
Course Title	Hours	Credits
English Communication and Study Skills	100	10
Mathematics	100	10
Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management	100	10
Transport Economics	100	10
Introduction to Inventory and Warehouse Management	100	10
Introduction to Entrepreneurship	100	10
SEMESTER 2 (60 Credits)
Course Title	Hours	Credits
Business Ethics	100	10
Principles of Marketing	100	10
Basic Sciences	100	10
Transport and Distribution Management	100	10
Principles of Logistics Management	100	10
Basic IT Skills	100	10
Total Year 1 Hours & Credits	1’200	120

Certificate in Sustainable Ocean and Aquaculture Management

Admission Requirements
To be admitted to this qualification, a candidate must have a Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) Level or Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advance Subsidiary (NSSCAS) Level or equivalent with a minimum of 20 points in 5 subjects (including English Language minimum D symbol) on the IUM’s evaluation scale

Students may also enter through mature age provided that they:

Are 25 years old or over in the year in which admission is sought
Have at least 3 years’ relevant experience
Must have a passed grade 10 Certificate

Qualification Duration
1 Year

Qualification Structure

YEAR 1 (124 Credits)
SEMESTER 1 (64 Credits)
Course Title	Hours	Credits
English Communication and Study Skills	100	10
Mathematics	100	10
Basic Sciences	100	10
Basic IT Skills	100	10
Aquatic Biology	120	12
Principles of Ocean Dynamics	120	12
Course Title	Hours	Credits
Principles of Taxonomy	80	8
Principles of Aquaculture	120	12
Laboratory and Field Techniques	80	8
Fundamentals of Ocean Governance	100	10
Fishery Products and Value Addition	120	12
Introduction to Entrepreneurship	100	10
Total Year Hours & Credits	1240	124

Certificate in Energy Management

Admission Requirements
To be admitted to this qualification, a candidate must have a Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) Level or Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advance Subsidiary (NSSCAS) Level or equivalent with a minimum of 20 points in 5 subjects
(including English Language minimum D symbol) on the IUM’s evaluation scale.

Students may also enter through mature age provided that they:

Are 25 years old or over in the year in which admission is sought
Have at least 3 years’ relevant experience
Must have a passed grade 10 Certificate

Qualification Duration
1 Year

Qualification Structure

YEAR 1 (120 Credits)
SEMESTER 1 (60 Credits)
Course Title	Hours	Credits
English Communication and Study Skills	100	10
Mathematics	100	10
Basic IT Skills	100	10
Principles of Energy Economics	100	10
Energy Management I	100	10
Energy Fundamentals	100	10
SEMESTER 2 (60 Credits)
Course Title	Hours	Credits
Business Ethics	100	10
Energy Policy and Regulations	100	10
Project Management for Energy Projects	100	10
Principles of Management	100	10
Energy Sustainability and Climate Change	100	10
Introduction to Entrepreneurship	100	10
Total Year Hours & Credits	1’200	120

Certificate in Water Resources Management

Admission Requirements
To be admitted to this qualification, a candidate must have a Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) Level or Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advance Subsidiary (NSSCAS) Levelor equivalent with a minimum of 20 points in 5 subjects
(including English Language minimum D symbol) on the IUM’s evaluation scale.

Students may also enter through mature age provided that they:

Are 25 years old or over in the year in which admission is sought
Have at least 3 years’ relevant experience
Must have a passed grade 10 Certificate

Qualification Duration
1 Year

Qualification Structure

YEAR 1 (96 Credits)
SEMESTER 1 (54 Credits)
Course Title	Hours	Credits
English Communication and Study Skills	100	10
Mathematics	100	10
Basic Sciences	80	8
Basic IT Skills	100	10
Watershed Conservation and Management	80	8
Water and Society	80	8
SEMESTER 2 (42 Credits)
Course Title	Hours	Credits
Water and Sanitation	60	6
Rural and Urban Water Supply	80	8
Catchment and Aquatic Ecosystem Health	80	8
Water Resources Planning	100	10
Introduction to Entrepreneurship	100	10
Total Year Hours & Credits	960	96