WELCOME TO SKILLS DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY
Partner with us to empower your workforce, unemployed youth and people living with disabilities (PLWD) through our accredited learnerships and skills programmes and achieve your BBBEE Skills Development targets
Chartered Institute of Management Skills Development Academy is an autonomous, self-funding subsidiary of Chartered Institute of Management tasked to act as an easily accessible, one stop channel specializing in the development and delivery of QCTO and SETA accredited qualifications, skills development programmes to assist businesses empower their workforce and achieve their
BBBEE Objectives.
RETURN ON INVESTMENT FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- Earn B-BBEE Skills Development points
- Upskill your workforce or unemployed youth
- Receive QCTO and SETA-accredited training
- Reduce payroll tax via learnership allowances
Elevate your Workforce
Employed Learnership Programmes
We are dedicated to empower your workforce with skills that address the skills deficit that many industries face, ensuring that employees remain relevant and competitive. Investing in our employed learnerships, you help build critical capabilities in your workforce and uplift talented individuals who may never have had the opportunity to pursue their aspirations.
Our employed learnerships are specifically designed to provide your employees with an entry point into a specific field of study and a foundation for further education and career advancement, helping them to determine their desired career path and accelerate their personal development in a manner which not only benefit them by increasing their level of efficiency and expertise but also enhance their organisation’s competitive advantage.
Our Strategic approach include:
Onboarding and Orientation
- Preparing learner information packs
- Opening bank accounts
- Administration of payroll
- Signing learner agreements
- Learner registration with the relevant SETA
Facilitation, Assessment and Moderation
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Workplace Portfolio Management
- Workplace preparation
- Portfolio management
- Site visits
- Assessments
- Mentoring and support
- Feedback reports
Learner Support and Mentoring
- Disability sensitivity and workplace assessment
- Site visits
- Quality assurance
Administration and Reporting
- Steer committee meetings
- B-BBEE required documents
- QCTO and SETA uploads
- Graduation > Issuing certificates
With the experience, knowledge and guidance of our subject-matter experts, you can rest assured that your organisation will be provided with the most effective Work Skills Plan (WSP) solutions aligned to your strategic goals, helping you secure SETA funding and drive long term success.
- Strengthen your business with our accredited learnership programmes.
- Develop a skilled workforce, meet compliance requirements, and drive socio-economic growth.
- Partner with us today to create a customised learnership solution that aligns with your business goals.
Delivery Methods
Platforms for Advisory and Training
Public Training
Courses presented for individuals at a public location e.g. Hotel – Facilitator presents the course.
Virtual Training
Tutorials are delivered online by an experienced facilitator.
Online Training
Course material sent to you digitally. Complete the course at your own pace from home / work.
Our Accreditation
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Learner Recruitment and Placement
We recruit unemployed learners aligned with your talent growth strategy and employment equity plan and through our workplace readiness programmes we maximise learners’ ability to integrate into the world of work. Our targeted learner recruitment and workplace hosting solutions result in higher absorption rates.
Work-readiness programme
Through our Work-readiness programme, we assist learners to develop essential soft skills such as professional communication, teamwork, punctuality, problem-solving, and workplace etiquette which are vital for career success.