Accreditations and
memberships
Our qualifications are backed by national accreditation, partnered with global business, and built in collaboration with industry leaders.
Accreditations
South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
Richfield’s qualifications are registered and recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
Richfield is registered as a private higher education institution with the Department of Higher Education and Training.
Council on Higher Education (CHE)
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.
A qualification is only as strong as the institution behind it. At Richfield, credibility is built into every programme, partnership, and graduate outcome.
Memberships & endorsements
Our professional memberships help us shape programmes that reflect global best practice and local relevance. They support our mission to give every student a clear path to lifelong success.
AABS (Association of African Business Schools)
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.
ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs)
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.
SABSA (South African Business Schools Association)
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 (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
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.
SAICA (South African Institute of Chartered Accountants)
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.
SAGEA (South African Graduate Employers Association)
Richfield is a proud member of the South African Graduate Employers Association (SAGEA), connecting our students with leading employers across South Africa. This partnership ensures our graduates are equipped with the skills, insight, and readiness valued in today’s competitive job market.
global industry
badges
Our global partnerships ensure every qualification is aligned with the skills employers are looking for.
Oracle Academy
Our Oracle Academy membership brings industry-aligned content in Java programming, database design, and cloud infrastructure into the classrooms.
Cisco Networking Academy
Students can earn certifications from Cisco Networking Academy in networking, cyber security, IoT, and Python to prepare for technical careers in IT infrastructure and enterprise security.
IBM Skills Academy
This partnership with IBM Skills Academy gives students access to certified courses in cyber security, artificial intelligence, and data science, preparing them for in-demand tech careers.
CIMA
Through CIMA, students learn tools like Power BI and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to gain future-focused skills in analytics, strategy, and digital finance.
AWS Academy
Students can earn Amazon Web Services certifications that open doors to careers in cloud architecture, data engineering, and AI.
Microsoft Certifications Partner
As a Microsoft Learning Partner, we give students access to MS Office, Azure, Dynamics, and more, ensuring they leave Richfield with recognised skills.
Microsoft Learn for Educators (MSLE) Programme Partner
Through MSLE, students benefit from certifications that are integrated into course modules, ensuring every graduate is job-market ready.
Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE) Certification Partner
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.
Salesforce
With Salesforce students build skills in application security, data integration, marketing intelligence, and automation to open pathways into digital marketing, analysis, and systems management.
advantages of
industry badges
How do these partnerships help students graduate ready for the real world?
Global Tech Certifications from Industry Leaders
Richfield students have the opportunity to receive industry badges and micro certifications from some of the world’s leading tech organisations, including IBM, AWS, CISCO, Microsoft, Fortinet, Oracle and CIMA.
Industry-Integrated Curriculum for Innovative Learning
Courses from these industry-leading organistions are integrated into the Richfield curriculum, meaning students are exposed to more than an ordinary degree, which helps them tap into their creative thinking and expand on what is being taught in more innovative ways.
Real-World IT Mastery via Solutions-Driven Training
These courses also foster a mindset of independence and solutions-driven thinking, through research and the application of real-life scenarios that provide students with an in-depth understanding of the real world of IT.
A Competitive Edge for Global Employability
The badges and certifications, together with a world-class Richfield qualification, ensures our students more employable and differentiates them from every other job seeker in the market.
Bridging the Skills Gap for Job-Ready CVs
These partnerships bridge the skills gap between academia and industry, as students have the opportunity to enter the job market with confidence, and highly sought-after CVs that are enhanced with industry-specific badges and certifications.
Free Certifications with Direct Pathways to Employment
The badges come at no extra cost to our students. Once students are certified, they are added onto relevant databases, benefiting from embedded job postings and connections to hiring employers.
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