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Team Strategies and Plans Skills Programme, 
Level 5, 28 credits

SAQA Registration nr. 252032, 15219, 252021, 252022
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How you will learn:

This programme enables managers to create alignment between strategy, operations, and team performance. Learners gain hands-on tools to formulate plans, manage change, and improve unit effectiveness through practical, results-driven approaches.


🎓 Delivery Methods

Blended Online Learning

In-Person Group Training (minimum 15 delegates)


🕒 Programme Duration

Online: 30 days LMS access (includes contact time and summative assessment)

Onsite: 3 days of classroom training


📄 Certification Outcome

Once you complete the summative assessment and submit a Portfolio of Evidence, you’ll receive a Certificate of Competence endorsed by the SETQAA.

What this course will enable you to do - Your learning Outcomes

The Team Strategies and Plans Skills Programme is designed to equip team leaders, supervisors, and managers with the skills to develop, implement, and evaluate effective strategies and action plans that align with organisational goals. This programme covers key areas such as strategic thinking, operational planning, setting team objectives, resource allocation, and monitoring progress. Participants will learn how to involve team members in the planning process, foster collaboration, and drive accountability. Ideal for those responsible for team performance and delivery, this programme strengthens the ability to lead with purpose and translate vision into action.

By the end of this skills programme, you will be able to:

✅ Develop and evaluate operational plans to enhance unit performance
✅ Design and execute strategic action plans for teams or departments
✅ Drive and manage change processes within the organisation
✅ Develop, implement, and assess successful project plans

Modules - What you will learn

This skills programme covers four key phases of project management through these modules:

📌 Module 1: Operational Planning
Aligning operational plans to organisational objectives
Resource planning, timelines, and performance indicators
Monitoring and evaluating plan implementation

📌 Module 2: Team Strategy & Action Plans
Developing team-level strategies aligned to broader goals
Action planning, delegation, and progress tracking
Adapting plans to dynamic work environments

📌 Module 3: Leading Change
Understanding drivers of change
Engaging stakeholders in the change process
Developing practical recommendations for improvement

📌 Module 4: Project Planning & Evaluation
Project scope, objectives, milestones, and risk planning
Resource coordination and stakeholder management
Project evaluation and continuous improvement

Who Should Apply?

Is This Skills Programme for You?

This course is ideal for:
✔️ Middle managers seeking to improve their leadership skills
✔️ Professionals preparing for promotion into management
✔️ Team leaders transitioning into strategic roles
✔️ HR and training practitioners

Entry Requirements

To enroll, learners should be competent in:

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

What to Expect from the Assessment Process:

Your journey to certification includes the following assessment steps:

✔️ Formative Assessment:
Throughout the programme, you will complete assessment activities to demonstrate understanding of assessment planning, evidence gathering, and judgment.
✔️ Final Integrated Summative Assessment (FISA):
Within four weeks of completing the training, you will submit a portfolio of evidence.
✔️ Portfolio of Evidence (PoE):
You’ll compile a comprehensive PoE that includes assessment plans, tools, evidence records, and feedback — demonstrating your ability to conduct valid, fair, and reliable assessments.
✔️ Document Review and Questioning:
Your assessor will evaluate all documentation and conduct questioning to test your applied knowledge and decision-making ability.
✔️ Certification:
Once competence is confirmed, you will receive a Statement of Results issued by the ETD Quality Assurance Partner (QAP).

Learning Support
How You’ll Stay Connected and Supported:

✔ Join Online Contact Sessions (Blended Learning only)
If you’re enrolled in our Blended Learning programme, you’ll attend regular online sessions with a facilitator. These sessions offer interactive training, assessment guidance, and real-world application discussions to deepen your learning.

✔ Access Your Self-Study Resources (Self-Study learners)
Self-study learners can progress at their own pace with access to structured course materials, guided activities, and assessment preparation tools—all available on your learning platform.

✔ Engage with Your Online Community (Available to all learners)
All learners can connect through discussion forums, peer sharing, and collaborative spaces. Whether you’re studying independently or in a group, your questions and insights help shape a richer learning experience.


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Choose Your Learning Plan

Flexible options to fit your goals, lifestyle, and budget

Self-Study Plan -
Monthly Plan

This option is currently not available for this course
Flexible, independent learning with structure and support check-ins.


✔ No live training sessions
✔ Includes structured block program
✔ Access to live assessment prep (where no recordings exist)
✔ Feedback from assessors after each submission
✔ Grouped by start date to ensure pacing and support

✔ No registration fees
✔ Study material included

Blended Learning – Full Payment

R4400/once off
Structured learning with live support and real-time interaction.


✔ Includes live facilitator-led sessions
✔ Peer collaboration and personalised feedback
✔ Full access to resources and learning blocks
✔ Enrol now to join the next available start date

✔ No registration fees
✔ Study material included


Blended Learning – Monthly Plan

This option is not available for this course
Same full support, spread across manageable payments.


✔ Everything in the Full Payment plan
✔ Monthly, interest-free payments
✔ Enroll now to reserve your place in the upcoming intake

✔ No registration fees
✔ Study material included


Please note VAT is not included in the prices listed above.
Our subject matter expertise

Meet our SMEs

Leandra van der Merwe

education, training & development practitioner
Leandra started her career in training and development 25 years ago as a project manager. She qualified as Education Training and Development Practitioner in 2012. She has a BCom Degree in Industrial Psychology and various other qualifications in the field of project management and security. She has assisted many companies with accreditation, learning material design and development as well as enhancing the learning culture through management development and skills development.

Leandra is passionate about people development and her favourite quote is:
“A day not spend learning is a day wasted.”

Alwyn Naicker

Education, training & development practitioner

Alwyn Naicker has over 20 years of experience in training and development, specializing in empowering learners with practical skills and professional growth. He holds a BA Honours in Psychology, which has given him a strong foundation in understanding human behavior and effective communication, along with a recently completed MBA dissertation that enhances his strategic and organizational insight. Alwyn is also highly skilled in Microsoft Office, delivering comprehensive training in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook to help professionals optimize their workplace performance.

Alwyn believes in lifelong learning and the transformative power of education.


“Helping individuals unlock their potential through practical skills and confidence-building is at the heart of my work.”

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Customisable quotation letter
Overview of fees, duration & modules
Employer benefit summary: Why sponsor this qualification?

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