Higher Certificate in Practice Management Course Requirements at FPD
The Higher Certificate in Practice Management is a higher Certificate offered by FPD for 2027 learners, taking 18 months to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study Higher Certificate in Practice Management at FPD
- Grade 12 National Senior Certificate or a relevant NQF Level 4 qualification, plus computer skills and stable internet access.
About this course
A management qualification aimed at people running or supporting small to medium healthcare practices, combining business skills with patient-care delivery topics.
Possible careers
Course intelligence for Higher Certificate in Practice Management
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Good sign: Health Service Specialised Clinic Manager appears on South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand, a Department of Higher Education and Training analysis of employer hiring activity. Employers have been reporting real recruitment pressure for this role, which generally works in your favour once you’ve completed Higher Certificate in Practice Management.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like FPD. Ask FPD directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
FPD’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with FPD and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply online with certified ID and qualification documents; R150 non-refundable application fee.
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- Website
- Visit official site
- Phone
- 012 110 4080
- gradprog@foundation.co.za
- Address
- FPD Knowledge Park, 173 Mary Road, The Willows, Pretoria
- Duration
- 18 months
- Fees
- R27,824 total (2026); R3,478 per module; R150 application fee.
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