An established IT & business Training & Bursary-Focused Education Business.
The business operates as a scalable education lead-generation and enrollment platform, connecting learners to internationally aligned IT and digital skills training.
The model is supported by a bursary-driven enrollment system and a structured marketing funnel that consistently attracts demand from:
- Unemployed youth
- Career changers
- Skills development programs
- Corporate training initiatives
- Learners across Africa seeking digital careers
The business can operate as a fully virtual training centre, allowing owners to run the operation from anywhere with minimal day-to-day involvement, as course delivery and learning infrastructure are handled through partner training systems. Your students can
study at any campus or online distance learning.
- Core Bursary & Training Model
- BursarySupported Skills Access
The business provides access to 150+ internationally aligned IT and digital skills courses through a structured bursary program.
Key features:
- Learners select any course from the training catalogue
- 3, 6, and 12-month career pathway options available
- No course tuition fees under the bursary model
- Learners pay registration, administration and examination fees only
- Suitable for fully online or blended learning delivery
This bursary structure acts as the primary lead magnet, driving high-volume enrollment inquiries through digital marketing campaigns.
Option 1: Online Training Centre (Virtual Business)
Investment: R150,000
Earning Potential: 50% revenue share per student enrollment
This option allows the buyer to operate a fully virtual training centre, which can be run remotely and largely hands-off once marketing campaigns are active.
Included:
✅ Fully built online training centre platform
✅ Bursary enrollment and lead-generation system
✅ Access to 150+ IT & digital skills courses
✅ Career pathway programs
✅ Learning management platform
✅ Branded marketing funnels and digital assets
✅ Integration into the SANFM ecosystem
✅ Pan-African marketing reach
✅ Full handover and on-boarding support
Marketing Launch Included
A R30,000 marketing budget deployed over 3 months to generate training and bursary inquiries across Africa, based on historical campaign performance.
Payment Option:
Deposit: R75,000
Buyer earns 30% commission per enrollment, with 20% allocated toward the outstanding balance until the full investment is settled.
Includes R15,000 initial marketing budget to begin lead generation immediately.
Option 2: Physical + Online Training Centre
Investment: R250,000
This option includes both the virtual training platform and a full physical training centre setup, enabling on-site training in addition to online learning.
Included:
Everything in Option 1, plus:
✅ Physical training centre setup guidance
✅ Integration of all SANFM business units
✅ Staff systems and operational workflows
✅ Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
✅ On-site and online training capability
✅ Marketing and enrollment infrastructure
✅ Full business launch and operational support
Operating expenses for the physical centre are managed by the owner.
Revenue Streams
The business generates income through multiple channels:
- Student registration and administration fees
- Examination and certification fees
- Bursary-supported career pathway enrollments
- Advanced certifications and training upgrades
- SANFM ecosystem products and services
- Corporate training programs
- CSI and skills development initiatives
- Government and institutional partnerships
Ideal Buyer:
This opportunity is suitable for:
✔ Education and training providers
✔ Investors seeking scalable digital businesses
✔ Entrepreneurs wanting a remote online business
✔ Corporate and NGO skills development initiatives
✔ Youth employment and social impact investors
Support & Transition
The new owner will receive full support to ensure a smooth transition.
Included:
✔ Full business handover
✔ Systems and operational onboarding
✔ Training on enrollment and marketing processes
✔ Integration into the SANFM ecosystem
✔ Optional ongoing marketing support
Or simply start off with R25,000 for 3 months before upgrading.
Business is fully hands-off as all automated systems are in place.
