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The Fast Track Bursary Programme in - Advertising

Next Fast Track Course: Advertising 
Applications closing date: 24 July 2026
Start Date:  20 July 2026
Length of Course: 3 Months
Total Stipend Provided: R11 400

Film Programme

In this Fast Track Film programme, you will learn how to cut, edit and produce videos like a pro. Using two of the most industry-standard and advanced tools, Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe AfterEffects, we will take you through the principles, workflows, and practical applications of these two software programs.

Fast Track your Film making industry with our Film Bursary Programme.

This is an employment equity opportunity in partnership with the MICT SETA.

Do you have an eye for film? Learn to produce, cut, and edit video content like a pro.

The Academy of Digital Arts is taking on a limited number of students for its next 2024 Film Programme to become an Adobe Certified Professional. Submit your application now in order to get your skills in Adobe Premiere Pro and AfterEffects certified to fast-track your career in film.

Advertising Programme

Fast Track Advertising Programme Get paid to get certified.

The Fast Track Advertising Design programme is a three-month, fully funded skills programme for creatives who are ready to work. No fees. No debt. A monthly stipend while you train.

You will learn Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop — the industry-standard tools used in studios, agencies, and in-house design teams across South Africa — taught by working professionals who know what employers actually need. By the end of the programme, you will sit the Adobe Certified Professional exam and leave with a portfolio of real work. Not a certificate collecting dust. A body of work you can show.

What you get:
– Full programme at no cost to you
– Monthly stipend for the duration of training
– Adobe Certified Professional certification (Certiport)
– A portfolio ready for job applications
– Instruction from industry practitioners

Programme times:
The programme runs in two groups — mornings (9:00–12:00) or afternoons (13:00–16:00).

Who this is for:
You are creative. You are motivated. You hold a qualification at NQF Level 5 or equivalent. You do not need prior design experience — you need the drive to show up and do the work.

Facts and FAQ.

To apply for this programme you 

What do you receive at the end of the course?
You will earn the qualification of Adobe Certified Associate (ACA)  and accredited online with the Adobe testing system

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