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Advanced Certificate in Leadership

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SAQA ID120160
NQF Level6
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Advanced Certificate in Leadership is a 120-credit HEQSF qualification at NQF Level 6 in the Generic Management subfield. It is oriented toward developing understanding relevant to leadership and management in organisational settings. The qualification’s current SAQA registration status should be verified before enrolment.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in developing their knowledge of leadership and generic management may consider this qualification, subject to the provider’s published admission requirements. It may be relevant to learners seeking a formal qualification in an organisational leadership context.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support preparation for leadership- and management-related work by providing a formal qualification in this field. No approved related careers are mapped in the available evidence, and completing the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into a particular career.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Leadership
  • Generic management
  • Organisational decision-making
  • Communication in management contexts

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Advanced Certificate in Leadership
SAQA ID
120160
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
6
Minimum credits
120
Field
3
Subfield
Generic Management
Originator
Cornerstone Performance Solutions Pty LTD
Registration end in source dataset
2026-02-02
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available status information requires verification.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer this specific qualification and that its accreditation or institutional status is current.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and any workplace, practical or other participation requirements that may apply.
  • Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 120160, NQF Level 6 and 120-credit structure in the provider’s current information.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.