6 Au Pair Courses Near Me: Train Online From Anywhere in Africa
The Au Pair Club offers six online au pair courses that you can complete from any city in Africa, on your phone, in a single weekend. Each course costs R600, includes a lifetime certificate, and gives you access to a Job Portal used by 5+ agencies and hundreds of families.
You typed “au pair courses near me” into Google because you want proper training without a long drive or a big bill.
Here is the good news. You do not need a classroom near your house. The Au Pair Club runs every course online. Your nearest au pair course is your own phone.
The Au Pair Club has trained caregivers since 2016 and now has over 3,000 members across Africa. Do not just take our word for it. We have over 110 five-star reviews on Google, and you are welcome to read them here.
This guide will help you:
- Understand the types of au pair training on offer in our Au Pair Academy
- See what you learn in each course
- Check the cost and how to enrol, and where you can save with our Course Special
- Learn how weekend and phone-based study works
- Choose the right course for you
Weekend Au Pair Courses That Fit Your Life
Yes, you can complete an au pair course in one weekend. Each course takes only 4 to 5 hours, so many students start on Saturday morning and hold their certificate by Sunday night.
There is no term to wait for, and no class to catch. You choose the weekend, the evening, or the free hour between chores. The course waits for you, not the other way round.
Why “Au Pair Courses Near Me” Leads You Online
If you searched au pair courses near me, here is the short answer: you do not need a course near your home, because every au pair course at The Au Pair Club runs online.
Most local training centres sit in one city and run on a fixed timetable. If you live outside Cape Town or Johannesburg, or in a small town anywhere in Africa, a physical classroom rarely fits your life. Neither does a taxi fare you cannot spare.
An online au pair course removes the location problem completely. You log in from home, from a taxi, or on your lunch break, and finish in your own time.
Au Pair Courses in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, and Beyond
Whether you searched au pair courses near me from Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, or Durban, the same online Academy covers you.
You do not need a separate provider for each city. The same six courses, the same prices, and the same Job Portal serve students across the country, wherever they live.
There is no in-person branch to visit. Every lesson happens on your own phone, so training looks the same no matter which city you search from.
Students in Zimbabwe, and in other African countries, use the same Academy as students in South Africa. Wherever you live on the continent, you train through the same app, on the same terms.
Who Can Take These Courses
Anyone can take these courses. No matric, laptop, degree, or experience is required.
These courses welcome:
- Grade 11s preparing early for a career in childcare
- Matrics who want real, recognised experience before they apply for jobs
- College and university students looking for flexible, part-time income
- Tutors who want a certificate to back up their skills
- Nannies ready to formalise the experience they already have
- Moms, parents, and grandparents who want flexible, paid work around family life
- Anyone already babysitting who wants a real certificate
- People from any town, city, or country in Africa
All you need is a phone, some airtime or wifi, and a few hours to spare. That is it.
No Driver’s License? You Can Still Join
No driver’s license is required to train, and none is required for most au pair jobs.
For training, a licence is never required. Every course happens online, so you complete your training and earn your certificate without ever getting behind a wheel.
For jobs, whether you need to drive depends on the family. Some families provide a car for you to use. Others do not need you to drive at all. Whether you can drive is just one detail among many. It should never stop you from entering this industry.
Learn at Home, or Wherever You Are
Training from home saves you taxi fare, petrol, and time lost sitting in traffic.
You can study on your bed, on your porch, at your mother’s house, or at a friend’s place while you visit.
Load shedding cuts your session short?
Simply pick up where you left off once the lights come back.
Your course moves with you. It does not ask you to move for it.
Learn on Your Phone, Not Just a Laptop
Every course is built to be completed on a phone. No laptop is required.
You swipe through short lessons the same way you scroll social media. Videos are short, and lessons are simple. Nothing feels like sitting a school exam.
Waiting for a taxi? Watch a lesson.
On your lunch break? Finish a section.
Training fits into the pockets of time you already have.
Au Pair Course Prices
Every course costs R600 (about $30 USD), paid once, with no monthly fees.
| Course | Price (ZAR) | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Au Pair Training Course | R600 | $30 |
| Baby & Toddler Course | R600 | $30 |
| Tutor Course | R600 | $30 |
| Homeschooling Course | R600 | $30 |
| Cooking & Kitchen Safety Course | R600 | $30 |
| Emergency Response Course | R600 | $30 |
Each course includes lifetime access, a recognised certificate, and access to our Job Portal.
Or browse the full list on our Au Pair Academy page.
Save With the Au Pair Course Special
The Au Pair Course Special bundles all six courses at a lower combined price than buying them one by one.
Our Au Pair Course Special gives you all six certificates in one offer.
This price will not stay open forever. It is a limited-time offer, not a permanent price.
If saving on all six courses matters to you, enrol while the offer is still live. Once it ends, courses return to their full individual price.
★★★★★
“We first bought the Au Pair Course Special for our domestic worker, which was so great. When we were ready to hire an au pair, we signed up for a Family Profile and found the most wonderful candidate. The whole process was so easy, and we couldn’t be happier with who we hired.”
Louise, Family Review on Google
What You Learn in Each Course
Each course teaches specific, practical skills you can use on the job the same week you learn them.
| Course | Key Skills You Gain |
|---|---|
| Au Pair Training | Interview preparation, contracts, routines, child behaviour, safety |
| Baby & Toddler | Nappy changes, routines, milestones, sensory play |
| Tutor Course | Homework help, reading skills, academic support |
| Homeschooling | Lesson planning, teaching support, working with parents |
| Cooking & Kitchen Safety | Handling burns and spills, allergy awareness, safe meal prep |
| Emergency Response | First aid basics, CPR theory, knowing when to call for help |
★★★★★
“I have just finished all 6 courses with The Au Pair Club and received my certificates. The courses were easy to complete, very informative, and well explained. The content was practical and helpful, and the platform was user friendly. I have really learnt a lot and appreciated how smooth and well organised the whole process was.”
Colleen M., Au Pair Candidate Review on Google
Go Back to Your Notes Anytime
Every course comes with lifetime access, so your notes and lessons stay saved on your profile for good.
Got an interview next week?
Open the app and refresh your memory in minutes.
Forgotten how to handle a burn or a choking child?
Your Emergency Response notes are still there, waiting on your phone.
You never lose your training. You carry it with you into every job.
Why Families Prefer Trained Au Pairs
Families hire trained caregivers first because training proves you can handle real responsibility. A good course teaches you to:
- Respond calmly in an emergency
- Understand how children grow and behave at each age
- Read and understand your employment contract
- Build strong daily routines
- Support a child with homework or lessons
- Speak with families in a professional way
Online Training vs In-Person Training
Online training costs less, moves faster, and fits your schedule better than in-person training.
| Feature | Online (The Au Pair Club) | In-Person |
|---|---|---|
| Access | Learn from your phone | Travel required |
| Cost | Affordable, once-off fee | Often costs more |
| Pace | Learn at your own pace, any weekend | Fixed schedule |
| Content | Updated regularly | May be outdated |
You Do Not Have to Search for Jobs
Once you finish one course, your profile joins a Job Portal used by 5+ agencies and hundreds of families, so you do not have to search for jobs yourself.
Looking for work the old way takes up time and money. Every application costs data. Every silent agency feels like a setback. Our Job Portal removes that struggle.
You do not scroll through Facebook groups. You do not chase cold leads. You do not wait weeks for an agency to call back. Agencies and families message you first.
A certificate puts your name in front of them the same week you finish your course. No queues, and no middlemen taking a cut of your pay.
Want your profile to stand out even more?
Pair your certificate with our editable childcare CV, built to show off your training the right way.
Do You Need Experience First?
No. Every course welcomes complete beginners.
To apply for jobs on our Global Job Portal, complete at least one course in our Academy first.
Where These Courses Can Take You
A single certificate can open the door to a first job, a career change, or extra income around your current life. These courses lead to:
- Your first job in childcare, no experience required
- A step up from babysitting to a recognised, paid profession
- Flexible income around university, motherhood, or another job
- A move into tutoring, homeschooling support, or full-time nannying
- Local jobs through our Job Portal, or international placements through our overseas partner
Can You Train From Outside South Africa?
Yes. Every course runs online and is open to students in any African country, including Zimbabwe.
Students outside South Africa train through the same Academy as students inside it. All you need is your phone.
9 Common Questions About Au Pair Courses
1)Are there au pair courses near me if I live outside Cape Town or Johannesburg?
You do not need a course near your home. Our training runs fully online, so your nearest classroom is wherever you have your phone.
2) Can I do a weekend au pair course?
Yes. Most students finish a full course over one weekend. You choose the hours, and you can pause and resume whenever you need to.
3) How long does each course take?
Around 4 to 5 hours. Pause and pick up where you left off, whenever you like.
4) Do I need a laptop?
No. Every course is built for a phone. You can complete your entire training and download your certificate without ever touching a computer.
5) Are the certificates recognised?
Yes. South African and international families and agencies accept our certificates.
6) What if I cannot afford all six courses at once?
Start with one course that fits your goal. One completed course still gives you access to the Academy and the Job Portal.
7) Do I have to search for jobs myself?
No. Once your profile is on our Job Portal, agencies and families search for you. You spend your time training and working, not chasing applications.
8) Is the Au Pair Course Special always available?
No. The Au Pair Course Special runs for a limited time. Once it ends, each course goes back to its full individual price.
9) Do I need a driver’s license to become an au pair?
No licence is needed for training, since every course happens online. For jobs, it depends on the family. Some provide a car, and some do not need you to drive at all.
Start Your Training Today
Families search for trained, confident caregivers, not just people who love children.
An au pair course helps you become that candidate, without leaving your area or paying agency fees. Train on a weekend, on your phone, wherever you are.
We have over 110 five-star reviews on Google from students who did exactly that.
Once you finish, your profile goes straight to our Job Portal, where 5+ agencies and hundreds of families look for caregivers every week. You stop searching. They start reaching out.
Want all six certificates for less?
The Au Pair Course Special is live for a limited time. If saving matters to you, enrol before it ends.
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