Get the qualificationthat moves your careerforward.
Study accredited banking, insurance, financial services and leadership programmes designed for South African professionals who want recognised credentials, practical knowledge and a clearer path forward.
CPS has worked with students, teams or programmes connected to leading South African and international financial services organisations.
Choosing a qualification is a serious decision. You need to know the programme is recognised, the learning journey is structured, and there is support to help you complete.
CPS brings those pieces together through accredited programmes, guided learning pathways and more than 25 years of experience in financial services education.
Accreditations and awards
Brandon Hall HCMExcellence Award · Gold 
Brandon Hall L&DExcellence Award · Silver
A CPS programme is structured so you know what to do, when to do it and where to get support. The goal is to make your learning journey clear, manageable and focused on completion.
Your learning experience
step by step.
A clear programme pathway
Your programme is broken into modules, milestones and assessments so you can understand what comes next.
Access through CPSLearn
Your learning materials, assessments, feedback and progress are managed through CPSLearn.
Guided learning support
You are not left to study alone without structure. CPS tracks progress and helps identify where support may be needed.
Assessments and feedback
You complete assessments through the programme journey and receive feedback to help you understand your progress.
Progress visibility
You can see where you are in the programme and what still needs to be completed.
Completion focus
The journey is designed to help you stay on track and complete with confidence.
Build credibility
Gain a qualification aligned to recognised education and occupational frameworks.
Build confidence
Understand the concepts, language and expectations of financial services roles.
Build direction
Choose a programme linked to a specific career pathway, not a generic study option.
Build momentum
Follow a structured learning journey designed to help you stay on track and complete.
Three primary pathways. Pick the one that fits your next step.
Three 12-month higher-education qualifications designed for working South African professionals. Two banking pathways - a general foundation and a business-banking specialisation - plus a leadership credential. All three are CHE-accredited.
Starting is important. Finishing is what changes your future.
A qualification only creates value when students complete it and can apply what they have learned. CPS places strong emphasis on structured journeys, support and progress tracking because these are the things that help students stay committed through the full programme.
One place for your learning journey.
CPSLearn is the platform where your programme is delivered and managed. It brings together learning materials, assessments, feedback, progress visibility and support in one structured environment.
Clear programme structure
Modules, milestones and expectations laid out clearly.
Assessment & feedback
Submit assessments and receive feedback within the platform.
Progress visibility
See where you are in the journey and what still needs attention.
Support tracking
Visibility helps CPS identify where students may need extra support.
Mobile-friendly access
CPSLearn works around your schedule and device.
Exam functionality
Exam workflows for higher education programmes, where applicable.
We'll help you understand the next step before you commit.
You do not need to have everything figured out before speaking to CPS. If you are unsure which programme fits your background, goals or current career stage, the admissions team can help you make sense of the options.
- Which programme fits your career goal
- What the entry requirements are
- What documents you may need
- What the payment structure looks like
- What happens after your enquiry or application
- Who to contact if you need help
Ready to take the next step?
Tell us what you want to study, and the admissions team will help you understand the right programme, requirements and next step.