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Common Learnership Problems Training Providers Face and How to Overcome Them

Learnerships remain one of the most effective ways to develop skilled workers in South Africa while building a capable, diverse workforce. However, training providers delivering…

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QCTO Occupational Certificates: What Every South African Worker Needs to Know in 2026

The shift from legacy SAQA qualifications to QCTO Occupational Certificates is well underway. We break down what the change means for learners, employers, and training providers.

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For Employers

How to Maximise Your B-BBEE Skills Development Score with QCTO Training

Employers often leave B-BBEE points on the table by not linking SDL spend to accredited QCTO programmes. Here's how to claim every point available to your organisation.

Learner Stories

From Retail Floor to Store Manager: A Learner's Journey with FPT Academy

Nolwazi enrolled in the OC: Retail Supervisor programme while working full-time. Eighteen months later, she's managing a team of twelve. This is her story.

Career Advice

5 Qualifications That Can Launch a Career in Office Administration

Office and administrative roles remain among the most in-demand positions across all sectors. Here are five QCTO qualifications that can help you get started or move up.

QCTO Updates

Understanding the QCTO Assessment Model: External Integrated Summative Assessment Explained

The EISA is the final hurdle for all QCTO Occupational Certificates. We explain what it involves, how learners are prepared, and what assessors look for.

For Employers

SDL Levy Grants: A Step-by-Step Guide to Claiming Your Training Costs Back

Many employers pay their SDL each month but never claim their discretionary grant allocation. We walk you through exactly how to claim via your relevant SETA.

Career Advice

Is an NQF Level 5 Qualification Worth It? What Employers Actually Look For

We spoke to HR managers and recruitment specialists across five sectors to find out what weight an NQF 5 QCTO certificate carries in today's job market.

Learner Stories

Balancing Work, Family, and a Learnership: Three Learners Share Their Experience

Completing a qualification while working full-time and raising a family is no small feat. Three FPT Academy graduates share how they made it work.

Skills Dev News

SETA Landscape 2026: What Training Providers Need to Know About Funding Changes

Discretionary grant windows, new AQP registrations, and shifts in SETA priorities — we round up everything skills development professionals need to know this year.

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