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Looking for corporate training courses in South Africa? BOTI runs 450 courses, both accredited and non-accredited, covering leadership, finance, Excel, compliance and soft skills. Training runs in-house at your premises, at BOTI’s venue in Sunningdale, Johannesburg, or live online. Start with BOTI’s corporate training programmes and short courses, or tell us who you are training and we will recommend the right course.
BOTI (Business Optimization Training Institute) is a South African corporate training company and a QCTO-accredited Skills Development Provider. Organisations such as Sasol, Glencore and the City of Johannesburg have used BOTI to train their people. You might be an HR or L&D lead rolling out a company-wide programme, a business owner upskilling a small team, or a department manager closing a specific skills gap. Either way, this page is your starting point. Below you will find:
- the course categories, grouped by role and need;
- plain guidance on what drives the cost of training;
- how the Skills Development Levy and the B-BBEE scorecard relate to your training budget.
If you need to brief several training suppliers and compare their proposals like-for-like, ask BOTI to help you set out your requirements.
Why BOTI for corporate training
- Accredited where it counts. BOTI is a QCTO-accredited Skills Development Provider for occupational certificates and skills programmes. It also holds Services SETA accreditation (12582) for legacy qualifications that are still in their teach-out period.
- Legacy qualifications are being phased out one by one under the final Directive published on 17 June 2026[1].
- The Services SETA qualifications BOTI offers can take new enrolments until 30 June 2028 and must be completed by 30 June 2031[2]. Dates differ per qualification, so confirm the date for your course when you book.
- Several QCTO occupational certificates close to new enrolment soon. For example, the Occupational Certificate: Office Administrator (SAQA ID 102161) has a last enrolment date of 30 December 2026[3].
- Scale and depth. 450 courses, from accredited qualifications to non-accredited short courses, so one supplier can cover most of your annual training plan.
- Proven with large clients. Sasol, Glencore and the City of Johannesburg are among the organisations that have used BOTI to train their staff.
- Rated by delegates. BOTI holds a Google rating of 4.8 from more than 770 reviews.
- A Level 1 B-BBEE contributor. This is useful when your procurement team asks for a supplier’s B-BBEE status.
- Delivered your way. In-house at your premises, at BOTI’s venue in Sunningdale, Johannesburg, or live online in a virtual classroom. LMS and e-learning are available for self-paced rollouts.
- National reach. In-house delivery in Johannesburg, Midrand, Pretoria, Durban and Cape Town, and live online anywhere in South Africa.
Corporate training courses by role and need
With 450 courses on offer, the quickest way to find the right programme is to start from who you are training and the result you want. Use the table below to shortlist categories, then ask BOTI for a proposal built around your team.
| If you are training… | Start with these categories | Typical outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| New & frontline managers | Leadership & Management; Workplace Essentials & Personal Effectiveness | Delegation, team performance, difficult conversations |
| HR, L&D & people teams | Human Resources, Labour & Employment Equity; Train the Trainer & ETDP; SETA Qualifications | EE compliance, conflict handling, learnership rollout |
| Finance & operations | Finance; Project Management, Agile & Process Improvement; Supply Chain, Procurement & Contracts | Budgeting, financial literacy, process efficiency |
| Admin & support staff | Administration & Office Support; Communication & Business Writing; Microsoft Office & Computer Skills | Business writing, Excel and Office, professional admin |
| Sales & customer-facing teams | Sales, Marketing & Customer Care | Sales conversion, customer service, account growth |
| Compliance & governance | Strategy, Risk, Governance & Compliance; Health, Safety & Wellness | Regulatory readiness, risk, governance |
| Accredited rollouts | QCTO Occupational Certificates; QCTO Skills Programmes; SETA Qualifications; Unit-Standard Short Courses | QCTO certificates, recognised qualifications, RPL |
The course categories
- QCTO Occupational Certificates and QCTO Skills Programmes: occupational qualifications and skills programmes. The QCTO issues the certificate.
- SETA Qualifications and Unit-Standard Short Courses: legacy, credit-bearing programmes and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), offered until the dates published for each qualification.
- Administration & Office Support: professional administration, PA and office management skills.
- Artificial Intelligence & Copilot: practical use of AI tools at work.
- Communication & Business Writing: clear, professional written and spoken communication.
- Finance: financial literacy, budgeting and finance for non-financial managers.
- Human Resources, Labour & Employment Equity: the HR lifecycle, from recruitment to performance and labour relations.
- Leadership & Management: supervisory, management and senior leadership development.
- Microsoft Office & Computer Skills: Excel, Word, Outlook, Power BI and applied IT skills.
- Project Management, Agile & Process Improvement: projects, agile methods, efficiency and quality.
- Sales, Marketing & Customer Care: revenue, brand and customer experience.
- Strategy, Risk, Governance & Compliance: strategic planning, governance, risk and regulatory compliance.
- Supply Chain, Procurement & Contracts: purchasing, supplier management and contract control.
- Workplace Essentials & Personal Effectiveness: time management, emotional intelligence and teamwork.
- Masterclasses: focused three-hour live online sessions.
Alongside the accredited routes, BOTI runs non-accredited short courses for quick, targeted upskilling where credits are not required. Popular areas include Excel and Microsoft Office, leadership development and customer service. Ask us which fits your team.
What corporate training costs in South Africa
There is no single price for corporate training, because the cost depends on how you deliver it. Rather than publish a misleading “from” figure, BOTI quotes against your actual requirement. Use the cost drivers below to frame your budget, then request a quote for an exact figure.
What drives the price:
- Delivery mode. In-house training for a full group is usually better value per delegate. Individual seats suit one or two delegates.
- Group size. Larger groups lower the cost per delegate. Ask about group and bulk-enrolment discounts.
- Course length and level. A one-day soft-skills workshop costs less than a multi-day accredited programme.
- Accreditation. Accredited courses carry assessment and moderation costs that non-accredited workshops do not.
- Location and travel. In-house delivery outside the main metros may add facilitator travel.
- Customisation. Tailoring content, case studies or assessments to your business affects the price.
For a deeper breakdown, see our guide on how much corporate training costs in South Africa and the guide to group training and bulk-enrolment discounts.
How to fund corporate training
Many South African employers can recover part of their training spend through the levy-grant system. Training can also count on the B-BBEE scorecard. The main points:
- Skills Development Levy (SDL).
- Employers pay SDL at 1% of the leviable amount (total remuneration). Employers whose leviable amount over the next 12 months will not exceed R500,000 are exempt[4].
- The mandatory grant pays back 20% of the levies you paid. To receive it, you must submit your Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report to your SETA by 30 April and be up to date with levy payments.
- Unclaimed mandatory grant money moves to discretionary funding by 15 August[5].
- B-BBEE skills development.
- Under the amended generic Codes, the overall skills development target is 6% of your leviable amount (not 6% of payroll). This is 3.5% spent on learning programmes for black people plus 2.5% on bursaries for black students at higher education institutions.
- There is a further 0.3% target for black employees with disabilities[6].
- Sector codes may differ. Your verification agency decides what counts towards your scorecard.
- Learnerships. Registered learnerships may also qualify for a tax allowance. Check the current rules with your tax adviser before you plan around it.
This is general guidance, not financial or legal advice. Confirm the specifics with your SETA and your B-BBEE verification agency. BOTI can help you plan an accredited programme that fits your skills plan. Choosing the right partner matters here, so read how to choose an accredited training provider before you commit budget.
In-house, at BOTI’s venue or online: choose your delivery
| Delivery mode | Suits | Why |
|---|---|---|
| In-house / on-site | Teams of 6+ training together | Good value per delegate, content tailored to your business, no travel for staff |
| BOTI venue, Sunningdale | 1–2 delegates, or teams who want to train away from the office | Flexible scheduling, no minimum group |
| Live online / virtual classroom | Distributed or hybrid teams | Live facilitation across sites, lower logistics cost |
| LMS / e-learning | Self-paced, large rollouts | Train at scale, track progress, refresh at any time |
Not sure which is right? Our guide In-house vs Public Training: which is right for your team? walks through the trade-offs in detail.
Briefing a training supplier
If you need more training suppliers on your list, or you are comparing proposals, give each supplier the same brief. That way you can compare like-for-like. Include:
- who will attend and how many;
- the skills gap or business result you want;
- whether you need an accredited outcome or a certificate of attendance;
- the delivery mode and preferred dates;
- any reporting you need for your Workplace Skills Plan or B-BBEE file.
Then compare the outlines, assessment methods, facilitator experience and the total cost per delegate.
Corporate training near you
BOTI delivers in-house across South Africa’s main business centres and live online nationwide. Start with your city:
- Corporate training providers in Johannesburg
- Corporate training providers in Cape Town
- Midrand, Pretoria and Durban: in-house delivery is available. request a quote.
Request a quote
Tell us who you are training and the result you want, and we will put together a tailored proposal. It can be accredited or non-accredited, and in-house, at our venue or online.
Request a quote
or call 011 882 8853.
Comparing several suppliers? Ask BOTI to help you brief training providers so you can compare proposals like-for-like.
Frequently asked questions
How much does corporate training cost in South Africa?
There is no fixed price. Cost depends on the delivery mode (in-house, at BOTI’s venue or live online), group size, course length and whether the course is accredited. In-house training for a full group is usually better value per delegate than buying individual seats. Request a quote with your group size, preferred dates and topic, and BOTI will price your actual requirement.
Are BOTI’s corporate training courses accredited?
Some are. BOTI is a QCTO-accredited Skills Development Provider for occupational certificates and skills programmes, and offers selected legacy Services SETA qualifications until the dates published for each one. Most short courses are non-accredited professional skills programmes. Check the accreditation status on each course page or ask BOTI when you book.
Can BOTI deliver training in-house at our premises?
Yes. BOTI delivers in-house at your premises anywhere in South Africa, including Johannesburg, Midrand, Pretoria, Durban and Cape Town. Training also runs at BOTI’s venue in Sunningdale, Johannesburg, and live online. In-house delivery usually suits groups of six or more who train together.
Can we use our skills development budget or B-BBEE spend to fund training?
In many cases, yes. Employers who pay the Skills Development Levy can claim SETA grants when they submit their Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report on time. Spend on qualifying training can also count towards the skills development element of the B-BBEE scorecard. The funding section above sets out the figures. Confirm the details with your SETA and your B-BBEE verification agency.
Does BOTI have good reviews?
BOTI holds a Google rating of 4.8 from more than 770 reviews. Organisations such as Sasol, Glencore and the City of Johannesburg have used BOTI to train their staff. You can read the reviews on BOTI’s Google listing before you book.
Not sure where to start? Many organisations begin with Management and Leadership Development Training, a two-day course for new and developing managers that can be tailored to your team. Call BOTI on 011 882 8853 or email [email protected]. Training runs in-house at your premises, at BOTI’s venue in Sunningdale, Johannesburg, or live online. This course is not accredited. It is delivered as a professional skills programme, and delegates receive a BOTI certificate of attendance.
Sources
- Directive on the implementation of transitional arrangements for pre-2009 qualifications (Government Gazette 54858) – Minister of Higher Education and Training, 17 June 2026.
- Pre-2009 Extended Qualifications – South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), June 2026.
- Occupational Certificate: Office Administrator (SAQA ID 102161) – SAQA, 2026.
- Skills Development Levy – South African Revenue Service (SARS), 2026.
- Mandatory Grants – Health and Welfare SETA (HWSETA), 2026.
- Codes of Good Practice on B-BBEE: Code Series 300, Statement 300 – Skills Development (Government Gazette 42496) – Department of Trade and Industry, 31 May 2019.