Bridging Programme for the Advanced Certificate in Short-Term Insurance

Ready to advance your career in short-term insurance but missing the formal qualification? Our Bridging Programme is designed specifically for professionals in the financial services industry who do not hold an NQF Level 5 qualification in short-term insurance but aspire to enrol in the NQF Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Short-Term Insurance.

Next Start Date

20 January 2026

Duration

1 Year

NQF Level

N/A

SAQA ID

N/A

Credits

N/A

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About the Programme

This bridging programme equips you with the necessary theoretical and practical competencies to meet entry requirements and thrive in more advanced studies, setting you on a clear path toward professional growth and industry recognition.

This programme would be suitable for professionals eligible for admission, including employed individuals who seek to advance their expertise in specialised short-term insurance products and who hold a tertiary qualification other than the relevant NQF Level 5 short-term insurance qualification.

On successful completion of the Bridging programme, the student may be admitted to the Advanced Certificate in Short-Term Insurance qualification (SAQA ID 97779, NQF Level 6), which is accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee of the Council on Higher Education (CHE). Note that there is no CHE certification associated with completing this Bridging Programme.

Programme Structure

Commercial Lines Insurance
Personal Lines Insurance
Risk Management

Please refer to the factsheet for a detailed breakdown of modules.

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The programme would be suitable for professionals eligible for admission, including employed individuals who seek to advance their expertise in specialised short-term insurance products.

Minimum Admission Requirements

A route of admission designed for financial services professionals who have five years’ experience, a tertiary qualification other than the relevant NQF Level 5 short-term insurance qualification, and who have completed RE5 or enrolled in Milpark’s RE5 exam support course.

Other / International certificates

In addition to the requirements for admission already stated above, foreign nationals or South African nationals seeking to apply for admission onto the qualification based on a non-South African/foreign tertiary qualification, must obtain and submit to Milpark, a Certificate of Equivalence from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (www.saqa.org.za).

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Resources and Support Information

Factsheet

Download our factsheet for everything you need to know about our Bridging Programme for Advanced Certificate in Short-Term Insurance.

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Bridging Prospectus 2025

Our Bridging Programmes provide flexible support for students not yet meeting entry requirements.

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Undergraduate Prospectus

Our undergrad prospectus offers a comprehensive guide to various programmes, helping you choose.

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Fees and Payment Terms

Explore a detailed fees breakdown for the Advanced Certificate in Short-Term Insurance to plan your career investment.

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Timetable

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Technology Requirements

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Distance Learning

Learn from anywhere with Milpark's online programmes. Access all content and assessments in our virtual learning environment, and study at your own pace with no set meeting times. You have optional live sessions and recorded classes, and lecturers on standby to assist you with all your queries in an online chat room.