Leadership Skills Courses

This would suit any person in management or leadership who needs a formal management qualification.  The course blends leadership best-practice and current methodology and is taught by experienced and effective managers.

Communication skills at NF level 4 is a pre-requisite for enrolment on this course.

Some experience in leading people or teams in an organisation, is preferable.

We work on an LMS to manage course content and assessments and so having your own laptop or computer, access to the internet and basic computer and word processing skills are essential.

This course will suit learners in any business unit who are responsible for leading and managing staff, and who would like to grow their skills in analysing financial information. IT would also suit any qualifying learner who would like to earn credits towards a qualification. 

It is assumed that learners are competent in:

• Communication at NQF Level 4
  
  
• Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4
  
  
• Computer Literacy at NQF Level 4
  
  

Business leaders, business owners, managers

All managers, potential managers, and leaders of teams in organisations. Anyone in management who would like to earn a management qualification for career progression.

Anyone who needs a better understanding of the process of managing change in a team.

The entry level requirements for this course are:

• Communication at NQF Level 4

• Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4

• Computer Literacy at NQF Level 4

Learners who apply can send in copies of their matric certificate to prove that they meet the requirements. If they do not have matric, an assessment can be done to see if they meet the requirements.

This course will suit leaders in any business unit who are responsible for leading and managing teams.  This course is aimed at HR managers and people who guide and mentor managers to be more effective.  It would also suit a manager who needs to know the techniques of coaching as a feedback and management skill.  

It would also suit any qualifying learner who would like to earn credits towards a qualification. 

Learners starting to learn towards this unit standard are proficient in Language, Literacy and Communication, including intrapersonal and interpersonal skills, at NQF level 4.

Anyone who would like to learn the skill of coaching as a tool to develop their people, and lead them to readily take accountability, make better decisions, and reach their personal goals. This would benefit any person in a leadership position.

Some leadership experience would be useful.

This course will suit learners in any business unit who are responsible for leading and managing staff.  It would also suit any qualifying learner who would like to earn credits towards a qualification. 

Learners starting to learn towards this unit standard are proficient in Language, Literacy and Communication, including intrapersonal and interpersonal skills, at NQF level 4.

It is recommended that a learner is proficient in the unit standard 'Conduct an in-depth analysis of and interpret conflict situations' before accessing this unit standard'. 

Managers, HR Personnel, business leaders and anyone needing systematic tools to deal effectively with conflict.

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• Managers
• Leaders
• Executives

You need to be a human who cares about having better conversations with others.

This course is a key course to help establish a foundation of solid thinking skills to analyse and interpret arguments and data.  It is useful to anyone in business to help them think clearly and make good decisions and is a base course for Problem-Solving and Decision making.  If you have not done Critical thinking in school - come on this course.

Matric level English language skills is beneficial.

• Business managers and leaders at all levels
• Project managers
• Those interested in learning data analysis

Critical Thinking

This course will suit leaders, managers, supervisors and mid-level personnel in any business unit who are responsible for leading and managing staff.  It would also suit any qualifying learner who would like to earn credits towards a qualification. 

It is assumed that learners are competent in:

• Communication at NQF Level 4
• Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4
• Computer Literacy at NQF Level 4 

A matric or equivalent certificate is acceptable to prove the above entry requirements.

Teams in any organization who need to perform better together.

Managers and team leaders who need to understand the key elements of building a healthy, interdependent, trusting, open, and goal-oriented teams.

• Be human
• Be willing and able to learn how to communicate your ideas, needs, and wants better
• Be willing to put in the time and effort to cooperate better in a team

This is intended for managers in all economic sectors. These managers would typically be second level managers such as heads of department, section heads or divisional heads, who may have more than one team reporting to them.

It is assumed that learners are competent in:

• Communication at NQF Level 4.
• Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4.
• Computer Literacy at NQF Level 4. 

Managers and leaders of people in a work environment.  Anybody who desires to learn how to be in touch with their emotions and how to communicate with and lead others effectively in a team setting. 

Any manager or new-manager who would like to earn this unit standard worth 4 credits,  as a path towards earning the full qualification in Generic Management, NQF Level 5, SAQA ID 59201.  

The Leading Training Self Mastery Course is highly recommended as a pre-requisite course to this course as it lays the scientific foundation of how our brains process emotions and how we as social beings relate to others. However, this is not essential.  Delegates need to be prepared to work on formative assignments in class and prepare a summative assessment and portfolio of evidence which will be submitted to the Services Seta after assessment and moderation, for verification of results.

Anybody who would like to gain an understanding of the main components, tools, and techniques of project management.

Anyone who needs a non-accredited short course on project management that is practical and relevant and trained by an experienced project manager.

Ideal for a manager without a formal project management qualification who needs a grasp of the terminology and methodology of project management in order to effectively lead a team involved in managing projects. 

This is an excellent crash course or refresher course. 

Any team and management experience beneficial.

No direct project management experience necessary, although it is beneficial.

It is beneficial to have attended the Leading Training Project Management Fundamentals Course if you are an absolute beginner.  

Please note that this course requires computer skills and delegates need to have access to a computer/laptop to complete the course. 

Access to a stable internet connection is essential for webinar attendees.  

Classroom-based delegates can hire a laptop if needed. 

MS Word and MS Excel will be used in class and access to a Learner Management System will be given - Moodle, to access exercises and resources. 

This course will suit learners in any business unit who are responsible for leading and managing staff. It would also suit any qualifying learner who would like to earn credits towards a qualification. 

It is assumed that learners are competent in:

• Communication at NQF Level 4
• Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4
• Computer Literacy at NQF Level 4

This Unit Standard would suit anyone in a management position or who aspires to management or leadership in an organisation. 

It will be particularly useful to learners who are working within the Public Sector, Local Government, commercial or community environment.

It is assumed that learners enrolling for this course are competent in Communication at NQF Level 4.  Evidence of this is required upon enrolment.

Managers, business owners and team leaders. Anyone new to team leadership would benefit.

A level of experience in small team leadership would be helpful but any interaction in a business environment is necessary. No specific skills apart from a desire to learn how to better one's leadership skills.

This is an accredited course and will suit a team leader in any business unit who is responsible for leading and managing staff.  It would also suit any qualifying learner who would like to earn credits towards the qualification National Certificate in Generic Management, at NQF level 5.

For entry into this course a learner needs to be competent in:

• Communication at NQF Level 4 or equivalent
• Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4.

This course will suit learners in any business unit who are responsible for leading and managing staff. It would also suit any qualifying learner who would like to earn credits towards a qualification. 

It is assumed that learners are competent in:

• Communication at NQF Level 4
• Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4
• Computer Literacy at NQF Level 4 

This course will suit learners in any business unit who are responsible for leading and managing staff.  It would also suit any qualifying learner who would like to earn credits towards a qualification. 

Learners starting to learn towards this unit standard are proficient in Language, Literacy and Communication, including intrapersonal and interpersonal skills, at NQF level 4.

This course will suit learners in any business unit who are responsible for leading and managing staff.  It would also suit any qualifying learner who would like to earn credits towards a qualification. 

Learners starting to learn towards this unit standard are proficient in Language, Literacy and Communication, including intrapersonal and interpersonal skills, at NQF level 4.

This Unit Standard is intended for managers in all economic sectors. These managers would typically be second level managers such as heads of department, section heads or divisional heads, who may have more than one team reporting to them.

Learners starting to learn towards this unit standard are proficient in Language, Literacy and Communication, including intrapersonal and interpersonal skills, at NQF level 4.

This course will suit learners in any business unit who are responsible for leading and managing staff.  It would also suit any qualifying learner who would like to earn credits towards a qualification. 

It is assumed that learners are competent in:

Communication at NQF Level 4.

Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4.

Computer Literacy at NQF Level 4. 

This course will suit learners in any business unit who are responsible for leading and managing staff.  It would also suit any qualifying learner who would like to earn credits towards a qualification. 

Any learner embarking on this course is assumed to be competent in:

• Communication at NQF Level 4

• Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4

• Computer Literacy at NQF Level 4

Evidence of this is required upon enrollment or opportunities for RPL are available for a learner to demonstrate competence.

This course will suit learners in any business unit who are responsible for leading and managing staff.  It would also suit any qualifying learner who would like to earn credits towards a qualification. 

It is assumed that learners are competent in:

• Communication at NQF Level 4.
• Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4.
• Computer Literacy at NQF Level 4. 

This course will suit learners in any business unit who are responsible for leading and managing staff. It would also suit any qualifying learner who would like to earn credits towards a qualification. 

It is assumed that learners are competent in:

• Communication at NQF Level 4
• Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4
• Computer Literacy at NQF Level 4

Anybody

Critical Thinking

Engineers, planners, project managers

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Anyone who needs an accredited, NQF aligned and credit bearing short-course on project management that is practical and relevant and trained by an expert.

Ideal for someone new to project management or on a project team who does not have a formal project management qualification, but who needs a grasp of the terminology and methodology of project management in order to effectively participate in a project team. This is a great base course for someone embarking on a career as a project manager or who would like to find out if project management is the path for them.

It is also an excellent refresher course. 

Any work experience is beneficial.  No direct project management experience necessary, although it is beneficial to have been involved in project work.

One must have the knowledge component of the Leading Training Project Management Fundamentals Course in place or have attended the Fundamentals course if you are completely new to project management.  If you are not able to attend this course, please request a pre-reading pack to cover this knowledge component.  

Please note that this course requires computer skills and delegates need to have access to a computer / laptop to complete the course.  Access to a stable internet connection is essential for webinar attendees.   Classroom based delegates can hire a laptop if needed.  MS Word and MS Excel will be used in class and access to a Learner Mangement System will be given - Moodle, to access exercises and resources. 

This course will suit learners in any business unit who are responsible for leading and managing staff. It would also suit any qualifying learner who would like to earn credits towards a qualification. 

It is assumed that learners are competent in:

• Communication at NQF Level 4
• Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4
• Computer Literacy at NQF Level 4 

This course will suit learners in any business organisation who are involved in planning, managing, and/or implementing training and development within organisations. It would also suit any qualifying learner who would like to earn credits towards a qualification. 

It is assumed that people starting to learn towards this Unit Standard are competent in Communication at NQF Level 4. 

It is assumed that learners are competent in:

• Communication at NQF Level 4
  
  
• Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4
  
  
• Computer Literacy at NQF Level 4 

Anyone who interacts with people as a leader or manager and who would want to understand how to communicate and lead effectively. 

Anyone who needs an accredited course in relationship management, that builds to a qualification.

• Communication at NQF Level 4.

• Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4.

Sales Team Leaders and Managers

Complex Solution Selling

This course is for everyone who wants greater insight into how people operate socially and the WHY behind emotionally-charged behaviour. It is particularly useful to people who need to influence others for example leaders, team members, facilitators, HR professionals and sales professionals.

Computer literacy helpful as resources are accessed via the Internet.

This course is intended for managers or aspiring managers in all economic sectors and fields.

These managers would typically be second-level managers such as heads of department, section heads, or divisional heads, who may have more than one team reporting to them or anyone new to managing or leading a team.

Learning Assumed To Be In Place And Recognition Of Prior Learning:

It is assumed that people learning towards this Unit Standard are competent in:

• Communication at NQF level 4.
• Computer Literacy at NQF level 4.

Your certified matric or equivalent certificate will be required.

This course would suit someone who is working who supervises a team in a work environment and who would like to earn credits on the NQF by achieving the outcomes of this course through assessment.

It is assumed that people starting to learn towards these unit standards are able to:

• be competent in Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3.
• function on basic industry and business knowledge
• interpret basic workflow principles
• schedule activities
• apply basic quality control principles

Anybody

New and experienced managers wanting to improve their leadership skills. Anyone who does not require an accredited course. This would suit anyone currently in management or preparing to join a management team.

Business experience dealing with teams is essential and some leadership experience would be beneficial.  

This course would suit anyone new to supervising or who is being groomed for a supervisory position.  It is also an essential course for anyone who has been supervising for a while and who needs some new tools and handles to do the job better.

Work experience in teams is essential to understand the dynamics of what takes place in groups in the workplace.  A good grasp of business English, both spoken and written is helpful, at about a minimum of Grade 11 level, although the concepts can be adapted for a technical audience utilizing plain and simple language.