Course Description

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to function as a Learning and Development
Professional.
A Learning and Development Professional plans, designs and develops, leads and manages guides
best practice for diverse learning and development practices and quality assurance to ensure allinclusive learning in compliance with established principles in line with Education, Training and
Development practices (ETDP) legal, regulatory and policy frameworks including standards and
guidelines.
Typical graduate attributes of a Learning and Development Professional are the following but not limited
to deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth, analytical and critical thinking, problem-solving,
professionalism, teamwork and communication skills

Key Features

• SAQA ID 121276 | NQF Level 6 | 280 Credits
• QCTO-accredited advanced professional qualification
• Strategic focus on learning and development management
• Combines theory, practice, and workplace projects
• Progression to Bachelor’s or Postgraduate studies
• Ideal for HR, ETD, and training leaders
• Recognized nationally and internationally
• Delivered through flexible blended learning

What You'll Learn

• Knowledge Modules:
• 242401-003-00-KM-01: Theory of Learning Culture; NQF Level 6, 5 Credits.
• 242401-003-00-KM-02: Management of Learning Programme Design and development; NQF Level 6, 5 Credits.
• 242401-003-00-KM-03: Quality Assurance of Learning and Development; NQF Level 6, 10 Credits.
• 242401-003-00-KM-04: Leadership and Management of learning and development; NQF Level 6, 15 Credits.
• 242401-003-00-KM-05: Stakeholder Management and Engagement in a Vocational or Occupational Learning Environment; NQF Level 6, 5 Credits.
• 242401-003-00-KM-06: Project Management; NQF Level 6, 10 Credits.
• 242401-003-00-KM-07: Moderation Principles and Practices; NQF Level 6, 10 Credits.
• 242401-003-00-KM-08: Recognition and Prior Learning (RPL) Principles and Processes; NQF Level 7, 10 Credits.
• Practical Skill Modules:
• 242401-003-00-PM-01: Conduct stakeholder analysis, Mapping and Profiling to promote their engagement, collaboration, and a learning culture; NQF Level 6, 10 Credits.
• 242401-003-00-PM-02: Implement strategy for the management of a Workplace-Based Learning programmes/bursary; NQF Level 6, 15 Credits.
• 242401-003-00-PM-03: Conduct research and implement Learning Programme Design and Development Best Practice; NQF Level 6, 20 Credits.
• 242401-003-00-PM-04: Design and develop Policies and Procedures for Learning and Development Quality Assurance; NQF Level 6, 20 Credits.
• 242401-003-00-PM-05: Initiate and Implement a Project in an Occupational or Vocational Learning and Development Intervention Context; NQF Level 6, 20 Credits.
• 242401-003-00-PM-06: Conduct Moderation of Assessments; NQF Level 6, 10 Credits.
• 242401-003-00-PM-07: Conduct RPL; NQF Level 7, 20 Credits.
• 242401-003-00-PM-08: Lead and Manage Learning and Development in Occupational or Vocational setting; NQF Level 6, 15 Credits.
• Work Experience Modules:
• 242401-003-00-WM-01: Research and Stakeholder Networking and Collaboration Processes; NQF Level 6, 5 Credits.
• 242401-003-00-WM-02: Workplace-Based Learning (WBL) Programmes Implementation Processes; NQF Level 6, 20 Credits.
• 242401-003-00-WM-03: Processes of Quality Management System Design and Development for Learning and Development; NQF Level 6, 15 Credits.
• 242401-003-00-WM-04: Internal and External Moderation and/or Verification Processes; NQF Level 6, 20 Credits.
• 242401-003-00-WM-05: Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Processes; NQF Level 7, 20 Credits.