Welcome to iCan
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iQ Academy is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a Private Higher Education Institution and holds various other accreditations as well as a NADEOSA membership.
Advantages of our online learning platform
At iQ we strive to empower student learning through the latest and most innovative technology. Our learning platform provides best-in-class user experiences and interfaces to ensure that our students have an engaging and easy to use experience.
Expert Online Support
Easily interact with lecturers and facilitators through the online chat and messenger function or the discussion forms built into your programme.
Online Learning Content
Access all your learning content quickly and easily online. Take advantage of user-friendly eBooks, multimedia content, interactive quizzes, online library, and more.
Mobile Friendly
Our platform is fully mobile friendly and most of our content can easily be accessed using your smartphone. Some content is not designed for mobile but can easily be download for viewing on another device later.
Online Assessments
Complete your assessment online or download, complete, and upload your assessment easily through our portal. Our online process saves you time and money and is easy to use.
Results
Access your results easily through your online grade book and enjoy constructive feedback and comments from your assessors.
Student Community
Interact with other students studying the same programme in the same cohort. Engage through community forums and grow your network.
Profile Management
Manage your profile online, access documents, account balances, see your badges and certificates, and other important information about your studies.
Integrated Calendar
Stay up to date with important course developments through your integrated calendar and also, important institutional announcements are posted on our platform.
Latest News
Stay up-to-date on news at iQ and equip yourself with the latest trends and expert advice.
Introducing iQ Academy’s new brand identity
Today, we are excited to share iQ Academy’s new brand identity, a reflection of our growth over the years and our continued commitment to providing purposeful and accessible education that empowers potential.
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Help me decide
Choosing the right course is a big decision and it is important to get it right. At iQA we always try to guide our students and hopefully we can help you make the right choice by taking you through some important steps to discovering who you are.
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Ukwazi Ukuzimela Award winners inspire us to stand strong
At iQ Academy, we celebrate and reward our students’ journey towards success, and are therefore proud to announce the winners of our Ukwazi Ukuzimela Share Your Story competition.
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6 Fun and proven study tips from the experts of our academic faculty
Our Academic team share their top 6 fun and proven study tips that will help you transform your study time. These tips are aimed at helping you work smarter and more effectively, plus they are super easy to follow too. Choose your favourite or try them all.
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Student Stories
What our students have to say.
Frequently Asked Questions
Before making contact with us, see if your questions have not already been answered!
iCan is the primary teaching and learning platform for academic staff and students respectively and can also be the space where you meet and engage with peers.
Simply log onto iCan and navigate to the Discussion Forum tab to make contact with your course lecturer or tutor.
If your assignment has been completed online on iCan then your results will be released instantly!
If your course does not cater for online assignments, you will be required to upload the assignment and your results should then be released within 14 to 21 days from submission date.
Short Course Programmes
A registered student’s study pack will be delivered within 21 working days from the completed registration date (including confirmation of the first payment).
We also offer you the ability to track the progress of your delivery via our couriers’ online website. You will receive an sms with the relevant link and tracking number details once we receive confirmation that the parcel has been handed to the courier for dispatch.
For the Online Short Courses, study material will be made available on the student portal iCan.
Higher Certificates
A registered student’s study pack will be delivered within 21 working days from the completed registration date (including confirmation of the first payment and receipt and verification of required documentation).
We also offer you the ability to track the progress of your delivery via our couriers’ online website. You will receive an sms with the relevant link and tracking number details once we receive confirmation that the parcel has been handed to the courier for dispatch.
Diploma
A registered student’s study pack will be made available on the student portal iCan upon first payment receipt and verification of required documentation.
Simply log onto iCan and navigate to the Student Information tab to view or download the necessary documentation.
DO LIFEis a series of micro-courses which have been grouped into relevant learning areas to help “do life, just a little bit better”. It offers an easy and inspiring way to boost your everyday skills essential for growth in and outside of the workplace.
Each DO LIFE course is based on 21st-century micro module learning principles to promote short, relevant and impactful units of study.
Why students should DO LIFE Courses:
- DO you, better
- DO for free
- DO on the go
- DO flexi
- DO in 25 minutes
- DO LIFE Certificates of Participation
- DO a boost to your CV
- DO now!
- DO Digital
Depending on the programme, you will either complete the assignment online or will have the ability to upload your assignment.
For more details, refer to your study material.
You will receive an SMS with the necessary confirmation of results and will also be able to view your results on iCan.
Our friendly student service agents are there to assist you with any non-academic related queries.
You may contact us via the following methods:
- Contact centre: 086 111 5054
- Email:info@iqa.ac.za
- Fax: 086 624 9795
- Insert the below URL into your web browser to connect with us via Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pages/IQ-Academy/413085718741088
No, as we are a distance learning institution, but we do recommend that you log onto iCan for academic assistance and support.