When O-Level results come out, the first question in most homes is the same: what happens next? There are two main roads. One is A-Level, and after it a degree. The other is a diploma or a certificate at a polytechnic or a college.

A degree in Zimbabwe is entered after A-Level, so O-Level results alone are not enough for one. Diplomas and certificates can usually be entered from O-Level, although each institution sets its own requirements. This guide lists the 15 diploma and certificate courses currently in the Unnect Pathfinder catalogue, with how long each takes and what it costs.

Engineering and trades

Technical courses are where polytechnics are strongest.…