National Diploma: Marketing
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About this qualification
The National Diploma: Marketing is a higher-education qualification focused on the principles and practice of marketing. It is positioned at NQF Level 6 and carries 360 credits within the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in marketing, customer and market-related work, promotional activities, or progressing in a marketing-focused higher-education pathway. Suitability depends on the provider’s requirements and the qualification’s current status.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for marketing-related work by developing a foundation in the marketing field. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, or entry into any particular career. Because the available status information indicates a registration end date of 31 December 2018 and requires verification, prospective learners should confirm whether it is still available for enrolment or whether an equivalent current qualification should be considered.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Understanding of marketing principles
- Awareness of customer and market considerations
- Marketing communication and promotional planning
- Basic commercial and marketing decision-making
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Diploma: Marketing
- SAQA ID
- 72251
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Marketing
- Originator
- Durban University of Technology
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2018-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status directly with SAQA or the relevant provider.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the applicable assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based or practical requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 72251, NQF level, credit value, and any transition arrangements if the qualification is no longer open for new enrolment.