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Short Learning Programme / The Knowledge Economy in the 4IR
Short Learning Programme

The Knowledge Economy in the 4IR

Instructor
Teacher

Wafeequa Dinath

Last updated

24 Jul, 2025

About Course

Description:

The purpose of this short learning programme is to equip the student with the necessary knowledge to identify the characteristics of a knowledge economy in the 4IR to be able to have a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge economy and intellectual capital as a key commodity in a knowledge economy. You will be able to describe the importance of knowledge-intensive activities in wealth creation; show cognisance of the problems, issues and opportunities of developing countries moving towards a knowledge economy; and have the necessary skills of knowledge workers to contribute to the workplace in the knowledge economy.

Admission Requirements:

• National Senior Certification (NSC) - NQF level 4;
OR
• Senior Certificate (SC) (before 2009) – level 4.

Course Curriculum

The following topics will be covered:
• Characteristics of and the Four Pillar Framework of the Knowledge Economy.
• Knowledge workers.
• Concept of and skills of a knowledge worker.
• Intellectual Capital.
• Contextualising the Knowledge Economy in the 4IR.

Learning Outcome(s):
At the end of this course, students should be able to:
• discuss the characteristics of the knowledge economy and the support framework needed;
• describe the concept and skills of a 'knowledge worker’;
• discuss the concept and components of 'intellectual capital; and
• contextualising the 4IR.

Your Instructors

Wafeequa Dinath

Wafeequa Dinath

Instructor

Course Dates

  • Enrollment Opens: Monday, 03 Feb 2025
  • Enrollment Closes: Friday, 31 Oct 2025
  • Course Starts: Saturday, 01 Mar 2025
  • Course Ends: Tuesday, 11 Nov 2025

Extra fees and levies for whole programmes

You will only need to pay for the modules you register for in each registration period, and those fees are payable upfront.

A registration fee and non-refundable ICT levy are also charged when you register for a programme.

For 2025, these charges amount to R1 150. (2025 pricing is subject to change.)

Note: Some programmes are exempt from these charges; this will be indicated during the registration process.

The Knowledge Economy in the 4IR
R 9550.00*

*2025 pricing.

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This course includes:
Duration 3 weeks
Focus Area Digital revolution
Accredited No
NQF Level n/a
Mode of Delivery Self-paced
Skill Level Intermediate
Start Date 3/1/2025