How Recognition of Prior Learning Can Cut Months Off Your Certification Timeline
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is one of the most underutilised opportunities in South Africa's skills development landscape. Whether you are an employer seeking to upskill…
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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