Between 2008/9 and 2011/12, the institute trained 268 learners in strategic partnerships and special multimedia projects. The number of students trained in electronic media increased from 118 in 2008/9 to 131 in 2011/12 and is expected to increase further to 171 by 2014/15, driven by growth in demand for courses in the areas of television production, radio production, design and animation. An amount of R33,473 million was transferred to NEMISA during the 2011/12 financial year.