About the Academy
Fully Sponsored
The HSL Business Academy has been fully sponsored since its inception in 2003.
Who Can Apply
Marketplace-minded individuals looking to enhance their careers, between the ages 18 – 70 years.
10 Week Duration
The Academy is positioned over 10 weeks, only 60 contact hours, with 3 hours each Saturday for the convenience of working adults. Facilitated by industry experts.
Graduation Significance
The entry requirements are not stringent but applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English.
The course holds great value as it provides a certificate upon completion, demonstrating practical knowledge application—an asset when applying for jobs.
Foundational Principles
The Focus of the Academy is to encourage participants to enter the marketplace with enthusiasm and creative ideas.
Christian Worldview
The principles taught at the Academy, the lessons imparted and the examples given, stem from a Christian worldview of the marketplace. The course is relevant and significant for anyone, irrespective of worldviews.
The wisdom of man is too often an impediment rather than an assistant to God’s purposes. Often, it is our talents that hinder us rather than aid our efforts. Biblical wisdom corrects these imbalances.
Learning Through Discovery
It is a well-known fact that people remember more if they participate in discovering the solutions to the workplace challenges they may encounter.
Where Universities teach academic theory, this Academy focuses on real life issues and practicalities. The relationship between theory and practice will always be reciprocal and necessary, being opposite sides of the same coin.
Paying It Forward
The Hollywood movie, ‘Pay It Forward’, made the principle of paying it forward famous.
This principle is, in fact, a very old one that asks the recipient of a good deed to repay the benefit to others instead of to the original giver.
Ethos
The Academy has already earned its stripes since 2003, its one of the most successful ventures of House of Louis.
For this reason, there is no need to doubt the Academy’s bona fides. Participation costs you nothing but your time, and we can assure you that the experience is truly transformative.
Testimonials
"Absolutely amazing experience & opportunity to be mentored by a team like this. Alan, Michael & the team are incredible!"
(K. Gambarana)
“I have grown as a person, mentally and spiritually. I am much close to God as a I was before.”
(V. Lali)
“Thank you very much to all the Louis family. You are truly remarkable people and so inspiring. I have learned so much about Godly principles in the workplace.”
(S. Swanepoel)
“I have been transformed and shifted in my thinking and understanding of business. Thank you for your passion and drive to see others excel in every area of life.”
(G. Rezant)
“Want to begin by saying what an honor it was to be part of an excellent course that will empower so many more to come. Thank you.”
(J. Muskett-Yetts)
“Thank you HSL for an eye-opening experience. This was the best thing to happen to me in my adult life.”
(K. Cetyana)
Lessons from 110+ years in the Marketplace
Student Testimonial (Paraphrased)
When I registered for the House of Louis Business Academy, it was a critical point of my Career Growth in the Film & TV Industry. Our company had secured a couple of millions, our first Biggest Contract with the SABC.
The Shareholders attention was required on securing the longevity of the contract, focusing on the day-to-day delivery expectations of the production. The wheels on other strategic matters of the business started falling off. The company needed to appoint a General Manager to hold things together. The Board of Directors all agreed to my appointment and it helped that I had just finished the course at Academy!
The Academy File of Notes became my 2nd most valuable reading asset after My Bible. The course had just covered almost all areas of my new role. My remuneration package also doubled. I was deeply grateful.
The following year of my Academy course, the broader Film Industry/Board of Directors at Cape Film Commission, voted me as Chairperson of the Western Cape Film Industry, with a trip to, Cannes, France. One of my biggest takeouts from the Academy to this day, is that Trust is a Currency!
(V. Matu)