Richfield’s qualifications are registered and recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority.

Richfield is registered as a private higher education institution with the Department of Higher Education and Training.

Richfield is accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE), which ensures that all of its higher education qualifications meet the highest national standards for quality.

Our Oracle Academy membership brings industry-aligned content in Java programming, database design, and cloud infrastructure into the classrooms.

Students can earn certifications in networking, cyber security, IoT, and Python to prepare for technical careers in IT infrastructure and enterprise security.

This partnership gives students access to certified courses in cyber security, artificial intelligence, and data science, preparing them for in-demand tech careers.

Through CIMA, students learn tools like Power BI and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to gain future-focused skills in analytics, strategy, and digital finance.

Students can earn Amazon Web Services certifications that open doors to careers in cloud architecture, data engineering, and AI.

As a Microsoft Learning Partner, we give students access to MS Office, Azure, Dynamics, and more, ensuring they leave Richfield with recognised skills.

Through MSLE, students benefit from certifications that are integrated into course modules, ensuring every graduate is job-market ready.

Students in IT and Business programmes have free access to Fortinet’s NSE certification. This equips them with in-demand cyber security and secure networking skills.

Students build skills in application security, data integration, marketing intelligence, and automation to open pathways into digital marketing, analysis, and systems management.

We’re a member of AABS, a continent-wide network of leading African business schools. This affiliation supports academic excellence through benchmarking, faculty development, and partnerships that bring real African business perspectives into the classroom.

We align our business programmes to international quality standards through our membership with ACBSP. While we’re not accredited yet, this reinforces our commitment to ensuring our students benefit from globally informed teaching and best practices.

As part of SABSA, we collaborate with South Africa’s top business schools to advance the standard of business education. This partnership helps shape our curriculum, research, and leadership training.

AACSB is one of the world’s most respected business education associations. Though not yet accredited, we’re part of a community committed to excellence, innovation, and preparing students for leadership on a global stage.

Our BCom programme is formally endorsed by SAICA, placing students on a clear path toward respected professional designations like AGA(SA) and CA(SA). This endorsement confirms our academic rigour and ensures our accounting qualifications meet the highest standards in South Africa.