Articles and guides

Articles and guides

Practical articles on SETAs, learnerships, skills funding, leadership, the new world of work and training – written by BOTI for South African managers, HR teams and learners.

All articlesPopular articles 91SETAs and skills funding 22Learnerships 10The new world of work 46The 4th Industrial Revolution 36Virtual and online training 14

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7 Apr 2021Virtual Classroom Etiquette: 10 Norms for Live Online TrainingVirtual classroom norms are the shared rules that make live online training work: join on time, keep your camera on, mute when not speaking,...12 Mar 2021What are the key differences between Online Learning, Virtual learning, E-Learning, Distance Learning and Blended Learning?The vast landscape of online learning Online learning has become a vast landscape that is increasingly expanding as we make the transition away from...5 Mar 2021Living and Working Longer: Why Lifelong Learning MattersPeople are living and working longer than ever, so organisations need staff who keep learning throughout their careers. A viral claim that the World...18 Feb 2021Skills development in South AfricaSkills development in South Africa is the national system that funds and organises workplace training. Employers pay a Skills Development Levy of 1% of...18 Feb 2021SETA LearnershipsA SETA learnership is a structured programme that combines study with a training provider and practical work with an employer, and leads to a...18 Feb 2021SETA listUnleash Your Career Superpowers: Dive into the World of South Africa’s 21 SETAs! The South African job market is a vibrant jungle, teeming with...4 Feb 2021Virtual training pros and consThere is no doubt that Covid-19 has accelerated the widespread adoption of virtual technologies that fall under the umbrella of the 4th Industrial Revolution. ...1 Feb 2021AWS Training and Certification: A Plain Guide for South African TeamsAWS training is the study route that prepares people to work with Amazon Web Services, the cloud computing platform. AWS certification is the exam-based...1 Feb 2021Digital Marketing South AfricaDigital marketing in South Africa means reaching customers through Google search, paid ads, social media, email and your website, then measuring which channels bring...1 Feb 2021What is a certified Scrum Master certification?A Scrum Master certification is a credential showing that you have learnt how Scrum works and what a Scrum Master is responsible for, and...21 Jan 2021There’s power in being empowered… Are you ready?There’s power in being empowered…Are you ready?Covid-19 has accelerated the pace of the adoption of 4th Industrial Revolution technologies. And, even more so when...15 Jan 2021Programming and Coding Courses in South AfricaProgramming and Coding Courses in South Africa If you are comparing programming courses in South Africa, this guide outlines the main programming languages and...8 Dec 2020EWSETAEWSETA is the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority, one of South Africa’s 21 SETAs. It plans skills for the energy and...8 Dec 2020CHIETAWhat is CHIETA? CHIETA is the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority. It is one of South Africa’s 21 Sector Education and Training Authorities...8 Dec 2020BANKSETAWhat is BANKSETA? A significant benefit for every young person today is the acquisition of work-related skills through vocational training. The acquisition of skills...4 Dec 2020May the 4th Industrial Revolution be with you – Technology vs. PsychologyJokes aside – The 4th Industrial Revolution is not for April Fools There is no doubt that no matter which way we look at...1 Dec 2020FP & M SETAWhat is FP&M SETA? The Fibre Processing and Manufacturing SETA is part of the 21 Sector Education and Training Authorities established in South Africa....30 Nov 2020FoodBev SETAWhat is FoodBev SETA? The Food and Beverages Manufacturing Sector Education and Training Authority (FoodBev SETA) is currently one of South Africa’s 21 Sector...30 Nov 2020ETDP SETA: Aims, Accreditation, Learnerships and BursariesWhat is the ETDP SETA? ETDP SETA stands for the Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority. A Sector Education and...27 Nov 2020MQA (Mining Qualifications Authority)What is MQA? The MQA (Mining Qualifications Authority) is a SETA (Sector Education and Training Authority) who looks after the skills development and training programs for...27 Nov 2020What Is FASSET? Meaning, Learnerships, Bursaries and GrantsWhat is FASSET? FASSET stands for the Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority. It is the SETA for the finance, accounting,...27 Nov 2020INSETAWhat is INSETA? INSETA stands for Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority. The main purpose of this SETA is to grow the quality and value...25 Nov 2020What Is AgriSETA? Accreditation, Grants, Courses and BursariesWhat is AgriSETA? AgriSETA is the Agricultural Sector Education and Training Authority, one of South Africa’s 21 Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs). The...25 Nov 2020CATHSSETA: Accredited Training Providers, Grants and BursariesWhat is CATHSSETA? CATHSSETA is the Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority, one of South Africa’s 21 SETAs under...