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skills with
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- Online Harvard ManageMentor® courses
- Learn in your own time while you work, study or chase your side hustle
- Recognised certificates that strengthen your CV, LinkedIn profile and career prospects
Harvard’s ManageMentor® online short courses give individuals, career professionals, entrepreneurs and freelancers a chance to build world-class skills at a low cost – and they’re available across Africa.
Reduced rates
All courses are priced at affordable rates, giving you exceptional value for internationally recognised learning.
Practical tools
Whether you’re working full time, starting a business or freelancing, these courses fit into a busy schedule and give you practical tools you can use straight away.
International recognition
Each programme is internationally recognised and designed to help you grow your confidence, sharpen your thinking and accelerate your career in a way that is both substantial and achievable.
Brought to you by Connemara
Harvard ManageMentor® courses are brought to you by Connemara, one of South Africa’s leading learning and development providers.
For 30 years we’ve been helping organisations in Africa and beyond build skills, grow talent and strengthen the way their people work. Our programmes have supported thousands of managers, young professionals and teams across industries, giving them practical tools to think clearly, communicate well and lead with confidence.
Now we’re opening this experience for individuals with an appetite to learn. You don’t need to be part of a big company to access high-quality development. Through this opportunity, you can tap into the same world-class learning used by leading organisations.
Whether you want to sharpen your writing, boost your career prospects or prepare for leadership, these courses give you the structure and skills to move forward. Connemara’s experience sits behind every step, making sure you get practical, relevant learning that helps you grow your career on your own terms.
Courses
These courses have been hand-picked from a huge range of Harvard ManageMentor® programmes and packaged especially for the African market. Each one gives you practical, work-ready skills at a rate that will suit your pocket. Every course costs R1 250 giving you an easy way to grow your career without putting pressure on your budget.
Here are a list of courses for you to choose from:
Frequently asked questions
Harvard ManageMentor® is a collection of practical online courses developed by Harvard Business Publishing. The content is used by companies around the world to build skills in leadership, communication, decision making and more.
Connemara has spent the past 30 years helping organisations in South Africa and beyond build capability. Through our partnership with Harvard ManageMentor®, we’re able to offer selected courses directly to individuals at rates set for the local market.
Each course costs R1 250. You can pay it in full or split it over three months at no interest.
They’re ideal for students, young professionals, entrepreneurs, freelancers and anyone looking to improve their skills or move their career forward.
No. The courses are designed for people at different stages of their working life, including those just starting out.
Most people finish a course within a few hours. You can move through the lessons at your own pace and revisit them anytime during your access period.
Yes. You can complete everything online from your phone, tablet or laptop.
Yes. When you finish a course you’ll receive a Harvard ManageMentor® certificate that you can add to your CV and LinkedIn profile.
Harvard ManageMentor® is used globally by leading companies and universities. The certificates are well regarded and show that you’ve completed structured learning from a reputable source.
Absolutely. You can take as many courses as you like, either one at a time or in any order that suits your goals.
You’ll receive guidance on how to access your course and track your progress. If you have any issues, Connemara’s support team is available to help you get back on track.
Choose your course on the site, click Book Now, complete the short form and make payment in South African Rands. You’ll get access details once your enrollment is processed.
Yes. Many employers support professional development. You can request an invoice or share your booking details with them.
Yes. You can return at any time and enroll in additional courses using the same simple process.