The right education changes what a person believes is possible
Developing people is a genuine passion of mine. It is how I contribute to success that lasts. My work with Credo Business College is central to that.
"Education is not just about knowledge. It is about expanding what a person believes they are capable of. That belief is where lasting success begins."
Barend van den Berg, CA(SA), CEO of Credo Business CollegeEducation as a contribution to success that outlasts any single engagement
Most of what I do works at the level of the business or the leader. Education works at a deeper level. The right programme changes what a person believes is possible for themselves. That change persists long after any coaching engagement or consulting project has ended.
I became CEO of Credo Business College in 2023 because I believe in what accredited business education can do for people who are serious about building something meaningful. Credo offers programmes that are practical, commercially grounded and designed for working professionals who cannot step away from their businesses to study.
My involvement with Credo is not purely operational. It is personal. The connection between education and commercial success is something I have seen proven repeatedly throughout my career. Giving people access to that connection, through rigorous, relevant and accredited programmes, is the kind of contribution I want to be making.
Accredited business education for working professionals
Credo Business College offers accredited programmes designed for business owners, managers and professionals who are serious about their development but cannot step away from their work to study full time.
Accredited programmes recognised by relevant South African education authorities
Designed for working professionals, not full-time students
Commercially grounded curriculum built around real business challenges
Led by Barend van den Berg CA(SA) as CEO since 2023
Based in South Africa, serving business professionals nationally
Programmes built for serious business professionals
Every Credo programme is designed to be immediately applicable, commercially relevant and rigorous enough to produce real capability growth.
Business management programmes
Accredited programmes covering the core disciplines of business management, designed for owners and managers who need formal recognition of their commercial capability.
Leadership and management development
Programmes that build the leadership capability required to manage teams, drive performance and navigate the complexity of growing a business in a demanding environment.
Financial literacy for non-financial managers
Practical financial education for business owners and managers who need to read, interpret and act on financial information without being accountants themselves.
Entrepreneurship and new venture development
For aspiring and early-stage business owners. Practical, commercially grounded education in building, funding and growing a new venture in the South African context.
Short courses and professional development
Focused, shorter programmes for specific skill areas. Designed for professionals who need targeted capability development without committing to a full qualification.
Corporate and team training programmes
Education delivered to teams within organisations. Customised to the specific context, challenges and development goals of the business and its people.
CEO since 2023, with a mandate to build something that matters
I took on the CEO role at Credo Business College in 2023. The mandate was to build an institution that takes accredited business education seriously, that holds itself to a high standard of commercial relevance, and that serves the kind of professional who has outgrown informal development but cannot step away from their business to study full time.
My CA(SA) background informs everything about how I approach that mandate. Rigour, accountability, measurable outcomes and honest assessment of what is working. Credo is not a side project. It is a serious commitment to what education can do when it is done properly.
If you are interested in what Credo Business College offers, whether for yourself, your leadership team or your organisation, the best starting point is a conversation about what you are trying to achieve and whether we have a programme that fits.
Frequently asked questions
What is Credo Business College?
Credo Business College is an accredited South African business education institution offering programmes for working professionals. I have been CEO since 2023. The focus is on commercially relevant, rigorous education that is accessible to business owners, managers and professionals who cannot study full time.
Are Credo's programmes accredited?
Yes. Credo Business College programmes are accredited through the relevant South African education authorities. Accreditation ensures the qualifications are formally recognised and that the standard of education meets the requirements for professional and academic recognition.
Who are the programmes designed for?
Working professionals. Business owners, managers, team leaders and ambitious employees who want to develop their capability and gain recognised qualifications without stepping away from their careers. The programmes are designed to work around a professional life, not require you to pause it.
Can Credo deliver training to our organisation?
Yes. Credo offers corporate and team training programmes that can be customised to the specific context and development goals of an organisation. If you are looking to invest in your team's development in a structured, accredited way, the best starting point is a conversation about what you are trying to achieve.
How do I find out more about specific programmes?
Start with a conversation. I can point you in the right direction based on what you are looking to achieve, whether that is a qualification for yourself, development for your team, or a corporate training programme. There is no obligation and no pitch, just an honest discussion about what fits.
Related services
Education and development work naturally alongside these services. Many of the leaders I work with engage across more than one area.
Executive Mentoring, Ignite
Individual coaching that complements formal education. Ignite works at the level of belief and mindset; Credo works at the level of knowledge and qualification.
CommunityLeadership through Communities
The peer challenge and shared experience of The Leadership Boardroom complements the structured development of a Credo programme.
StrategyStrategy Development
Education builds the capability to execute strategy. The two often work together as a business and its leadership team grow together.
Interested in what Credo Business College can do for you or your team?
Start with a conversation about what you are trying to achieve. I will point you in the right direction, honestly and without obligation.