🌍 MICT SETA Accredited · ACC/2015/07/0008 · Africa-wide Training
Africa's Leading Electronics & Mobile Repair Training Academy
Professional, accredited training in mobile phone repair, laptop repair, micro-soldering, and advanced board-level diagnostics. Online and in-person. Beginner to Advanced. Africa-wide & Global.
MICT SETA Accredited
600+ Graduates
17+ Years Experience
🔥 Most Popular Course
Full Training Course (FT100)
Complete Electronics & Mobile Repair — Levels 1, 2 & 3 · 9 Modules · 2 Months
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🏆 MICT SETA Accreditation No: ACC/2015/07/0008 — Officially Accredited Since 2015
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Graduates Trained
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Courses Available
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Available Courses
Beginner through advanced — start at your level
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Course Bundles — Enrol Together and Save
Beginner Bundle
R2 500
Save R500 vs individual courses
✓ BT101 Introduction to Basic Electronics
✓ BT102 How to Use a Digital Multimeter
✓ BT110 Basics of Electronics for Mobile Repair
Intermediate Bundle
Best value
R4 500
Save R900 vs individual courses
✓ IT104 iPhone Ultimate Hardware Training
✓ IT106 Samsung Ultimate Hardware Training
✓ IT108 MacBook Ultimate Hardware Training
✓ IT110 iPhone and iPad Repairs Training
Full Technician Programme
R22 499
All 9 Modules · Levels 1, 2 and 3 · Best price
✓ All Beginner level courses
✓ All Intermediate level courses
✓ Both Advanced level courses
✓ Priority live instructor support
WHY MICROLEK
We Are More Than an E-learning Platform
We are your career builder, an Africa-wide and global electronics and mobile repair training institution, delivering internationally benchmarked skills, certificates, and career outcomes since 2007.
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MICT SETA Accredited Training
Official SETA accreditation (ACC/2015/07/0008) — certificates recognised by employers across South Africa and Africa.
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Practical Hands-On Learning
Work on real devices from day one. Every skill must be demonstrated on a real device, not just described in a textbook.
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Africa-Wide & Global Reach — Online and In-Person
Study from anywhere in Africa or Globally through our online platform, or attend in-person practical sessions in Pretoria.
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Career Outcomes That Matter
Our graduates work at repair centres, launch businesses, and earn real income using the skills they built at Microlek.
🏆 Official Accreditation
MICT SETA · ACC/2015/07/0008 / Media, Information and Communication Technologies
YOUR JOURNEY
Choose Your Learning Pathway
6 structured pathways — from complete beginner to advanced board-level specialist. Find your starting point and follow a clear progression to certification.
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Complete Beginner
No prior experience? Start here. Learn electronics basics, safety, tools, and your first device disassembly.
Start with: BT101 Basic Training or BT110 Electronics Basics
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Apple / iOS Specialist
Master iPhone and iPad repair — hardware, software, logic board identification, and error diagnostics.
Courses: IT104, IT105, IT110, IT112, IT113, IT114
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Samsung / Android Specialist
Specialise in Samsung Galaxy hardware and software repair, screen replacement, and flashing.
Courses: IT106, IT107, IT116, IT111
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MacBook Specialist
MacBook hardware and software repair, logic board identification, Apple software repair tools.
Courses: IT108, IT109, IT117, IT118, IT119
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Advanced Board-Level Technician
Micro-soldering, schematic reading, BGA reballing, shorts diagnosis, and motherboard repair.
Courses: AT112, AT113, AT105, AT106, AT107, AT108
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Full Technician Programme
Levels 1, 2 & 3 in one 2-month programme. The fastest route to full certification.
Course: FT100 Full Training Course — 9 Modules · MICT SETA Accredited
SUCCESS STORIES
What Our Students Say
Hear from graduates who built real careers and businesses using the skills they gained at Microlek Skills Academy.
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"The Full Training Course (FT100) completely changed my life. I went from knowing nothing about electronics to opening my own repair shop in Johannesburg within 6 months. The practical sessions in Pretoria were invaluable."
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Thabo M.
FT100 Graduate · Repair Shop Owner · Johannesburg
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"I enrolled in the iPhone Hardware and Software courses as a combined package. Lorenzo is an exceptional instructor — he explains every fault clearly and doesn't move on until you actually understand."
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Priya N.
IT104 + IT105 Graduate · iPhone Repair Specialist
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"The Samsung course gave me a real competitive advantage. After Microlek training I can now handle even complex Samsung board faults. My income has doubled since completing the course."
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Kwame A.
IT106 Graduate · Samsung Specialist · Accra, Ghana
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"The Micro-Soldering course at Microlek is world-class. I came from Douala specifically to attend and it was completely worth it. The level of detail in the instruction is something you cannot get from YouTube videos."
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Jean-Pierre K.
AT112 Graduate · Advanced Technician · Douala, Cameroon
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"As a school leaver with no technical background I was nervous. But the structure of the FT100 programme makes it very achievable. The instructors are patient and encouraging throughout the entire 2 months."
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Nandi Z.
FT100 Graduate · Junior Technician · Pretoria
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"Our company sent 8 technicians through Microlek's corporate training. The results have been outstanding — our service quality improved dramatically and we eliminated outsourcing for most repairs. Excellent ROI."
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Michael D.
Corporate Client · Device Repair Centre Owner
LEAD INSTRUCTOR
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Lorenzo
Founder, Director and Lead Instructor — Microlek Skills Academy
Lorenzo is the Lead Instructor at Microlek Skills Academy which is a subsidiary of Microlek — Electronics and Telecom, a MICT SETA-accredited electronics repair and training institution headquartered in Pretoria, South Africa.
With over 17 years of hands-on experience in electronics and telecommunications repair, and a background in Electrical Engineering with a specialisation in Communication Engineering, Lorenzo has trained more than 600 graduates across South Africa — equipping them with practical, industry-relevant repair skills that generate real income.
As Lead Instructor at Microlek Skills Academy, Lorenzo brings unmatched real-world expertise to every live training session — combining professional repair knowledge with a genuine passion for making quality technical education accessible to aspiring technicians across Africa and beyond.
His teaching philosophy is simple: every student deserves expert guidance, real hands-on practice, and a qualification that opens doors.
"Every student deserves expert guidance, real hands-on practice, and a qualification that opens doors."
17+
Years Experience
600+
Graduates Trained
MICT SETA
Accredited
B.Eng
Electrical Engineering
EN + FR
Bilingual
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before enrolling in a Microlek Skills Academy course.
Do I need any prior experience to enrol?
No prior experience is required for Beginner courses (BT101–BT116). Our Beginner series is designed for complete beginners. Intermediate courses (IT100–IT131) benefit from basic technical knowledge. Advanced courses (AT101–AT113) require prior repair experience as they cover board-level diagnostics.
Are the courses online, in-person, or both?
Both. Our Academy online courses (academy.microlek.com) are fully online with pre-recorded video lessons and live Zoom sessions. Our Deals courses (deals.microlek.co.za) include in-person practical sessions at our Pretoria training facility. The Full Training Course (FT100) requires in-person attendance in Pretoria for practical sessions.
What certificate will I receive and is it recognised?
All accredited courses award a Microlek Certificate of Competence — aligned with the MICT SETA, Accreditation No: ACC/2015/07/0008. Recognised by employers across South Africa and Africa. Every certificate has a unique verification ID employers can confirm online.
How do I pay and what payment methods are accepted?
We accept PayFast (Visa, Mastercard, Instant EFT, SnapScan, Capitec Pay), Ozow (Instant EFT), PayPal (international students), Stripe (international credit cards), and direct bank transfer (EFT). Contact us at training@microlek.com for a corporate invoice.
Can my company enrol multiple employees?
Absolutely. We offer corporate and group training packages for 5 or more staff members. We can customise the curriculum, provide HR progress reports, and issue company-branded certificates. Contact training@microlek.com for a tailored proposal within 2 business days.
Can I study if I am based outside South Africa?
Yes — our online courses are available to students anywhere in Africa and globally. We teach in English and French. Students from Cameroon, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, DRC, Côte d'Ivoire, and many other countries have completed our courses.
What is the refund policy?
We offer a 7-day money-back guarantee if you have not accessed more than 20% of the course content. Refunds are processed within 5 to 10 business days. Contact training@microlek.com with your order reference number.
How do I contact Microlek for more information?
Email training@microlek.com or call/WhatsApp us at +27 66 151 9435. Offices open Monday–Friday 08:00–17:00 SAST. You can also complete our Student Enquiry form on the Contact page — we respond within 48 hours.
Start Your Repair Career Today
Join 600+ Microlek graduates who built real careers and businesses in electronics and mobile device repair. Enrol now — courses start every month online and in Pretoria.
✓ MICT SETA Accredited
✓ Verifiable Certificate
✓ Online and In-Person
✓ English and French
✓ Africa-wide & Global