Description

Course Purpose

This qualification prepares you to work as a Learning and Development Practitioner—someone who helps others grow through learning in the workplace.

As a Learning and Development Practitioner, you will:

Plan learning programmes

Write clear learning objectives

Choose or adapt learning materials

Facilitate (lead and support) learning in a workplace or occupational setting

Once qualified, you’ll be able to:

Co-ordinate learning activities in the workplace

Identify what skills people need and how to help them improve

Plan and carry out learning programmes suited to the workplace

Facilitate learning for different groups in various settings

Evaluate whether the learning programmes made a positive impact

Why is this qualification important?

South Africa needs a skilled, capable workforce to grow the economy and reduce unemployment. To meet this goal, it’s essential to have people who are trained to help others learn and grow—especially in the workplace.

That’s where Learning and Development Practitioners come in. They play a key role in helping companies and individuals develop the right skills.

This qualification:

• Improves your chances of employment in training and skills development roles
• Helps ensure that learning in the workplace is done professionally and effectively
• Supports careers in skills development facilitation, assessment, and training coordination
• Includes real-life work experience so you can apply what you learn and become more employable

It also recognises that South Africa needs people who can guide and support others through structured learning experiences like learnerships, internships, and apprenticeships.

If you’re interested in education, training, and helping people succeed in their careers, this qualification is a great way to start or grow your own career in the field of occupational learning and development