“This Is Helpful”: Tutorial on How to Access Free Online Courses by National School of Government

• A helpful content creator went viral for simplifying the complicated registration process for state-led online courses
• The tutorial shared on TikTok revealed clever workarounds for non-government employees to access free educational resources
• Social media users flooded the comments showing gratitude, with many sharing that they successfully registered for courses

Navigating government portals can often feel like a maze, but one helpful Cape Town creator made sure no one got left behind by sharing a tutorial on December 20, 2025.

In a video shared on TikTok by @asif.hassam0, the man provided a comprehensive step-by-step guide on how to access the National School of Government’s (NSG) online courses.

Recognising that many of his followers found the official website difficult to use, the man walked viewers through the online learning and self-paced courses sections. Using a cybersecurity course as an example, he demonstrated how to bypass fields usually reserved for civil servants.

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Navigating the application process

The man, TikTok user @asif.hassam0, specifically advised those not employed by the state to enter "NA" for employee numbers and department names. By selecting a random salary level and marking the sphere of government as “not applicable,” he showed how anyone can successfully gain access to the educational content.

Watch the TikTok video below:

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The clip quickly gained traction, sparking a wave of excitement from an online community eager to upskill. The comments section was filled with users asking about certification and specific registration codes, while many others returned to the post to celebrate their successful applications. Other users said the guide was helpful, while some thanked the creator for making professional development accessible to the general public.

User @Hope💎fully commented:

"Are the certificates recognised? Can you please advise how to mention the certificate of completion on my CV?"

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User @Mr Mahlatse asked:

"What's the next step after receiving the certificates? I saw a post at the Department of Public Works and tried using the certificates to apply, but no luck."

User @suhana shared:

"This is so helpful, thank you for this 👏."

User @K’S💋 asked:

"Assif, how many times must I enter the correct code. I’ve applied, received an email and logged on. It required an authentication app, which I’ve downloaded, and now I'm stuck with those multiple codes that don’t match 😫."

User @Risen_One said:

"Sir, bless you. I saw your TikTok, followed your instructions. I'm now registered and starting my selected course tomorrow. This is wonderful😊."

User @bhuti_mlambo added:

"This is so helpful, thank you."

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• A woman shared the two-week short course she did to land a better-paying job, boasting that she was earning more than some university graduates.
• A young lady quit her job in administration and pursued a short course in coding, landing a job as a junior full-stack developer at one of the leading banks.

Source: Briefly News