Worcester, South Africa · Est. 2019
Hein Wagner Academy, located in Worcester, South Africa, specialises in tertiary training for the visually impaired. Founded in 2019 by blind extreme adventurer and motivational speaker, Hein Wagner.
The Hein Wagner Academy is located in Worcester, South Africa, and specialises in tertiary training for the visually impaired. Founded in 2019 by blind extreme adventurer and motivational speaker Hein Wagner, the academy's facilities are purpose-built for the training needs of blind and visually impaired learners.
Every computer is pre-loaded with screen reader and magnification software. Our lecturers and trainers have extensive experience in training the blind and visually impaired.
We offer a range of courses catering to the individual needs of our learners.
NQF 4–6 · 3 Years
Our flagship Cyber Security programme includes local NQF 4–6 accreditation as well as industry-leading certifications from CompTIA, Cisco, Fortinet, Microsoft, and AWS. Prepares learners for sought-after roles in the Information Technology sector.
NQF 4–6 · Boland College TVET
Boland College TVET Management courses offered at HWA — tailored for the visually impaired. Choose between Management Assistant (N4–N6) or Marketing Management (N4–N6), both with national accreditation.
1 Week · Workforce Upskilling
Visually impaired employees already in the workforce can attend retraining and upskilling courses, empowering them in existing organisational duties and opening doors to career advancement.
Real outcomes from real learners.
“HWA gave me the tools and confidence to compete in the Cyber Security industry on equal footing with my sighted peers. I passed my N6 Marketing Management with distinctions and I'm now studying Cyber Security.”
Lazaros Maroge
Boland College Principal's Award Recipient 2021
“Being blind is no obstacle when you have the right training environment. The screen reader setup, the understanding lecturers, and the structured programme made all the difference for me.”
HWA Graduate
SRC President, Boland College Worcester
“The Cyber Sentinel programme opened doors I never thought possible. CompTIA and Cisco certifications on my CV changed everything in my job search.”
HWA Learner
IT Graduate — Cyber Security Stream
Stories and highlights from the Hein Wagner Academy community.
An overview of our Worcester campus, specialized training, and mission.
Hein communicating with deafblind student David Geyer using tactile lipreading.
Radio Feature · Primedia Cares 2024
What an unforgettable graduation day for our Cyber Security students at the Hein Wagner Academy.
Huge thanks to Absa for their unwavering support—this wouldn't be possible without you—and to our 10 amazing graduates for their hard work and dedication. You've all achieved so much!
Tears of joy, laughter, and pride filled the room, reminding us of the incredible journey we've all shared. These moments will be cherished forever!
Proudly Supported by Absa
Key institutional partner for Cyber Security training
Capturing moments of celebration, triumph, and togetherness.
We are grateful for the support of our institutional partners and funders.
ABSA
Taquanta Asset Managers
Primedia Cares
Boland College
Cisco
CompTIA
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Our Cyber Sentinel and specialized training programmes prepare learners for globally recognised industry credentials.
Including but not limited to A+, Network+, and Security+.
Industry credentials including SC-900, AZ-500, and many others.
Leading cloud credentials including Cloud Practitioner and Solutions Architect.
Various certifications from Fortinet and Cisco depending on industry need.
Hein Wagner Academy is an accredited Pearson VUE Testing Centre. Our students write their international CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, and AWS examinations on-site in an accessible, screen reader-enabled environment.
Help us change lives through education. Sponsorships, donations, employment partnerships, and Corporate Social Investment (CSI) opportunities are available. Your support directly funds training for South Africa's visually impaired talent.