Academic Skills Development Workshops
Build the skills you need to succeed at university
Academic Skills Workshops help you develop practical skills that can make your studies easier and help you become a more confident and independent student.
The workshops cover skills such as:
- Time management – plan your time and stay on top of your studies.
- Note-making – learn how to make useful and organised study notes.
- Critical thinking – develop your ability to analyse information and solve problems.
- Communication – communicate effectively with lecturers, advisers and other students.
- Presentation skills – become more confident when presenting your ideas.
- Self-motivation – develop strategies to stay focused and motivated.
- Working with others – learn how to work effectively in groups.
- Independent learning – develop the skills you need to take responsibility for your own learning.
- Adaptability and creativity – learn how to adjust to new situations and find new ways of solving problems.
CTL Academic Skills Development Self-Paced Workshops
Want to learn at your own pace?
The CTL Academic Skills Development Self-Paced Workshops allow you to access academic skills support anytime, anywhere.
You can work through the workshops in your own time and at your own pace.
These workshops can be used to:
- Improve your academic and study skills;
- Prepare for assignments, tests, and exams;
- Support you after an academic advising session; or
- Complete a workshop recommended by your faculty or lecturer.
How to access the self-paced workshops
Join the CTL Academic Skills Development Self-Paced Workshops site on eFundi.
Option 1: Use the link
- Log in to eFundi using your NWU username and password.
- Click Become a Member of the CTL Academic Skills Development Self-Paced Workshops site.
- Once you have joined, click Go to the Site.
- The workshop site will then appear under your Favourite Sites on eFundi, making it easy to access in future.
Option 2: Find the site on eFundi
- Log in to eFundi.
- Click Home on the top toolbar.
- Select Membership from the left-hand menu.
- Select Joinable Sites.
- In the search bar, search for: CTL Academic Skills Development Self-Paced Workshops
- Click Join Now next to the workshop site.
- Click on the site name to open the workshops.
- The site will be added to your Favourite Sites for easy access later.
Start building your skills today!
Your academic journey is yours to shape. Take 20 minutes to learn a skill that can make a difference in your studies.
Workshops by request
Need a workshop for your students?
Any NWU student-facing faculty and department can request an Academic Skills Workshop from CTL.
Workshops can be requested by:
- Lecturers and programme leaders
- Subject heads
- Student leadership groups
- Other staff or student groups supporting students
Workshop topics
You can request a workshop on topics such as:
- Assessment preparation
- Goal setting and time management
- Note-making
- Study strategies
- Memorising techniques
- Effective study habits
- Successful group work
- Conflict management
Request a workshop
To arrange a workshop for your students click here.
We can discuss your students' needs and help you choose the most suitable topic for the Academic Skills Workshop.
Workshop Coordinators
Potchefstroom Campus
Vanderbijlpark Campus
Ms Jani Hall
016 910 3680
jani.kuhn@nwu.ac.za
Building A14, Split level 3, Office SL322
Workshop Administrators
Potchefstroom Campus
Vanderbijlpark Campus
Ms Thandi Khumalo
016 910 3331
thandi.khumalo@nwu.ac.za
Building A14, Split level 3, Room SL310