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Accredited Occupational Certificate: Learning and Development Professional Course

Advanced Occupational Certificate: Learning and Development Professional (NQF Level 6)

The Learning and Development Professional course at Wheelset Academy prepares learners to plan, design, develop, lead, and manage effective learning and development interventions. This QCTO-aligned occupational qualification builds skills in workplace-based learning, stakeholder engagement, quality assurance, moderation, project management, and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). It is designed for learners who want to grow into professional roles within training, skills development, and occupational learning environments.

Why Choose This Learning and Development Professional Course?

The Occupational Certificate: Learning and Development Professional prepares learners for advanced roles in vocational and occupational learning. In addition, it develops the knowledge and practical ability to manage learning systems, create learning materials, support quality assurance, and coordinate workplace learning interventions. As a result, graduates are equipped to contribute to stronger learning cultures and better workforce development outcomes.

Course outcomes

On completion of this Learning and Development Professional course, learners will be able to:

Promote stakeholder networking and collaboration in learning and development settings

Manage workplace-based learning programmes and bursary implementation

Design and develop learning materials and learning resources

Build quality management systems for learning and development

Design assessment, moderation, and RPL tools

Manage project-related processes in occupational or vocational learning contexts

Evaluate and apply multi-modal learning interventions

Lead and manage learning and development interventions in occupational settings

Learning and Development Course Price and Fees

View the full Learning and Development course price, including
application, registration, POE, and flexible payment options.

No Application Fee

Registration Fee (Annual)

R3,000

Portfolio of Evidence(POE)

R2,500

Monthly Fee × 10 Instalments

R2,500/mo

Annual Tuition Fee

R30,500

Duration — 1 Year Full-Time | 2 Years Part-Time

Total Months Payable — 20 Months

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Yes. Our Learning and Development Professional course is aligned to the national occupational qualification framework and prepares learners for professional practice in occupational and vocational learning environments. The qualification is registered as the Advanced Occupational Certificate: Learning and Development Professional under curriculum code 242401-003-00-00. The programme includes knowledge modules, practical skills modules, and workplace experience modules to build both theory and applied competence.

  • Minimum: NQF Level 5 qualification or equivalent with relevant experience in Learning and Development
  • QCTO Accreditation Number: 07-QCTO/SDP140126111906
  • SAQA Qual ID: 121276
  • Qualification Title: Advanced Occupational Certificate: Learning and Development Professional
  • Qualification Type: Occupational Certificate
  • NQF Level: Level 6
  • Credits: 280

This programme is suitable for learners and professionals who want to build careers in learning and development, workplace training, skills planning, moderation, and quality assurance.

  • Minimum: NQF Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) in Human Resources, Training and Development, Education, or a related field
  • Learners should have strong facilitation, communication, organisational, and analytical skills required to support learning and development initiatives within organisations
  • Valid South African ID or passport
  • Relevant work experience in learning and development, human resources, training coordination, or organisational development is recommended
  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): This qualification may be achieved wholly or partially through Recognition of Prior Learning. Learners with relevant workplace experience in training, facilitation, learning programme design, or organisational learning may be assessed against the defined exit level outcomes to gain access to the programme or receive credits toward the qualification.

Course Essentials – From Learning to Leadership

Pricing & Payment Options

Full course fee or range Payment plan options Special discounts

Certification

On completion, learners receive a Letter of Competence from Wheelset Academy and, once verified, a Certificate of Competence with a Statement of Results from the QCTO.

Schedule & Duration

Full course fee or range Payment plan options Special discounts

Delivery Method & Language

The course is taught in English through interactive methods such as lectures, discussions, case studies, videos, and assessments. Study options include classroom, blended online, or on-site training.

Career Opportunities for a Learning and Development Professional

Graduates of the Learning and Development Professional course can pursue roles such as:

  • Learning and Development Professional
  • Learning and Development Coordinator
  • Learning Programme Designer
  • Workplace-Based Learning Coordinator
  • Skills Development Practitioner
  • Quality Assurance Coordinator
  • Moderation and Assessment Support Practitioner
  • RPL Support Practitioner
  • Training and Development Consultant
  • Learning and Development Manager
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Learning and Development Professional Course Content

This Learning and Development Professional (NQF Level 6) is made up of Knowledge, Practical Skills, and Work Experience modules as outlined below.

Knowledge Modules

There are Eight (8) Knowledge Modules (70 credits) in the Learning and Development Professional Course, providing learners with essential theoretical knowledge in learning culture, programme design, quality assurance, leadership, stakeholder engagement, moderation practices, project management, and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Theory of learning culture
  • This module introduces the concept of organisational learning culture and explains how learning environments support continuous development, knowledge sharing, and professional growth within organisations.
  • Learners develop an understanding of research, analysis, and instructional design principles used to develop effective occupational learning programmes.
  • This module focuses on systems and practices used to ensure quality in training programmes, including compliance with standards and evaluation processes.
  • Learners develop leadership skills required to manage learning programmes, training teams, and organisational learning strategies.
  • This module focuses on building effective relationships with stakeholders involved in training, education, and workforce development.
  • Learners develop project planning, coordination, and monitoring skills required to manage training initiatives effectively.
  • This module introduces moderation systems used to ensure assessment fairness, consistency, and reliability in learning programmes.
  • Learners understand how to evaluate existing skills and knowledge gained through work experience and informal learning.

Practical Skills Modules

There are Eight (8) Practical Skills Modules (130 credits) in the Learning and Development Professional Course designed to equip learners with practical competencies required to implement learning programmes, manage training initiatives, and ensure quality learning delivery.

Conduct stakeholder analysis, mapping and profiling to promote their engagement, collaboration and a learning culture
  • The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to practice skills to
    conduct stakeholder analysis for meaningful engagement in occupational or vocation learning and
    development interventions
  • The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to plan and implement
    Work-Based Learning and development programme.
  • The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to gather and analyse
    information for the design and development of learning and development programme
  • The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to develop or adapt
    an organisation’s quality management system to achieve, maintain and improve overall organisational
    performance in learning and development.
  • The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to initiate and
    implement a learning and development project in a vocational learning and development setting
  • The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to plan, conduct and
    review moderation of assessments.
  • The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to implement the
    RPL process to recognise the candidate’s prior knowledge and skills for the purposes of alternative
    access and admission, recognition and certification.
  • The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to lead and manage
    the implementation of learning and development interventions in an organisation.

Workplace Experience Modules

There are Six (6) Work Experience Modules (80 credits) that provide learners with structured workplace exposure and real industry experience in learning and development environments.

Research and stakeholder networking and collaboration processes
  • Gain exposure as part of the team in the processes of conducting stakeholder analysis for meaningful
    stakeholder engagement in occupational or vocation learning and development interventions in reallife work environment.
  • Gain exposure as part of the team in the processes of conducting WBL programme implementation in
    occupational or vocation learning and development interventions in real-life work environment.
  • Gain exposure as part of the team in the processes of designing and developing a quality management
    system in occupational or vocation learning and development in real-life work environment
  • The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to plan, conduct and
    review internal and external moderation and/or verification of assessments
  • The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to implement the
    RPL process to recognise the candidate’s prior knowledge and skills for the purposes of alternative
    access and admission, recognition and certification.

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Learning and Development Professional Course - FAQs

The Learning and Development Professional (LDP) course is a nationally recognised qualification (NQF Level 7) that prepares professionals to design, manage, and implement learning and development initiatives in organisations. This course develops practical skills, workplace experience, and theoretical knowledge to lead training, learning programmes, and skills development projects effectively.

 

This course is ideal for professionals in learning and development, human resource development, training management, or skills development roles. It is also suitable for those aspiring to become learning programme managers, skills development facilitators, or training consultants in corporate, educational, or government organisations.

Learners should have:

  • A qualification at NQF Level 6 in Education, Training and Development, Human Resource Development, or a related field
  • OR relevant work experience in learning and development, which can be considered through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
  • Basic communication, analytical, and computer literacy skills

The course typically takes 2 years and 4 months to complete, depending on the study mode and pace. It combines classroom learning,  practical exercises, and workplace-based learning.

Upon successful completion of all modules and assessments, learners receive the Advanced Occupational Certificate: Learning and Development Professional (NQF Level 7), registered with SAQA and quality assured by the QCTO.

 

Yes – it includes workplace experience modules to ensure you are job-ready.

The course duration varies depending on study mode (full-time, part-time, or blended). Contact us for the latest schedule.

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