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BOTI (Business Optimization Training Institute) is a business training centre in Sunningdale, Johannesburg. It runs short business courses, computer courses and QCTO-accredited programmes for South African teams and individuals. Browse the full range of corporate training programmes and short business courses, or read on to see how courses are delivered and how to choose one.
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BOTI runs more than 300 practical courses at your offices anywhere in South Africa, live online or at a BOTI venue - QCTO-accredited and a Level 1 B-BBEE contributor.
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Introduction: Courses
BOTI offers 333 courses across management, communication, finance, computer skills, design, project management and compliance. Employees are employed to add value to an organisation, and the right course helps them do that with more skill and confidence.
BOTI believes that courses work best when they are interactive. Many types of training are available, including e-learning, mobile learning, social learning and virtual training. That raises a fair question: are face-to-face lectures and workshops still relevant?
Every method has its advantages and disadvantages, but real interaction is a key part of learning. A facilitator who knows the subject can answer questions on the spot, so delegates benefit right away from years of practical experience. Learning together also helps delegates understand and remember the material. Good facilitators present information clearly and keep their audience engaged and motivated.
Classroom learning works because:
- Subject matter experts are on hand to give practical help and answer questions on the spot.
- Delegates can raise questions that fall outside the standard scope of the course.
- Mistakes are corrected immediately.
- Delegates network and learn from one another.
- Tools and techniques are demonstrated in a practical way.
- The training is engaging, interesting and enjoyable.
- The facilitator can adapt the pace and style to the level of the class.
- Dedicated time in a quiet environment helps delegates focus.
- Many senses are involved, which supports learning.
- Delegates get useful feedback from other attendees and the facilitator.
Customised training for your team. BOTI tailors this course to your organisation and runs it in-house at your premises, at its venue in Sunningdale, Johannesburg, or live online. Request a quote or call 011 882 8853.
Courses
Because interaction matters, BOTI has built its range around facilitator-led courses that meet the needs of many different teams. Facilitator-led does not have to mean a classroom: every course is run by a live facilitator, whether delegates attend in person or join online.
Training runs in three ways:
- In-house at your premises: suited to a team from one organisation. The content can be adapted to your work, systems and examples.
- At BOTI’s venue in Sunningdale, Johannesburg: suited to delegates who want time away from the office to focus.
- Live online: suited to teams in different cities or working from home, with the same facilitator interaction in a virtual classroom.
For more information on our range of courses, see the soft skills courses and the Microsoft Office and computer courses.
What you can study at BOTI
Most people looking for a business training centre want a short, practical course that solves a problem at work. The main course areas are listed below.
- Leadership and management: courses for new managers, supervisors, team leaders and senior managers. See leadership and management courses.
- Business analysis and projects: the Business Analysis Fundamentals Course runs over 3 days and covers how to gather requirements, map processes and present findings. Related project management, agile and process improvement courses are grouped under Project Management, Agile and Process Improvement.
- Computer and Microsoft Office skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Power BI and introductory computer courses, from beginner to advanced level.
- Design and CAD: AutoCAD Essentials (2D) runs over 3 days, alongside Revit, Inventor, Adobe and CorelDRAW courses in the Graphic Design and CAD category. If you searched for AutoCAD training near you, you can take these courses at the Sunningdale venue, at your own premises or live online.
- Short online masterclasses: 3-hour live online sessions on topics such as Excel, Power BI, AI at work, time management and presenting. See the masterclasses.
- Accredited programmes: QCTO occupational certificates and skills programmes for people who need a formal certificate. See QCTO occupational certificates.
Short business courses, weekdays and Saturdays
Most of BOTI’s short business courses last between one and five days, and the 3-hour masterclasses fit into a single morning or afternoon. Shorter formats suit managers who cannot leave their desks for long, and longer courses suit skills that need practice, such as Excel, AutoCAD or business writing.
If your team can only train on a Saturday or after hours, tell BOTI when you enquire. For in-house groups, the dates and times can often be arranged around your operations. Public course dates depend on the course, so ask BOTI to confirm what is available before you book.
Accredited and non-accredited training
BOTI is a QCTO-accredited Skills Development Provider and a Level 1 B-BBEE contributor. That makes two kinds of training possible.
- Accredited occupational certificates: these follow the QCTO curriculum and end in an External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA). The QCTO, not BOTI, issues the certificate. Each one has a last date for enrolment, so check the course page before you plan.
- Non-accredited short courses: most of the short courses on this page are professional skills programmes. They focus on practical skills you can use at work straight away, and delegates receive a BOTI certificate of attendance.
If you are not sure which route fits, explain your goal (a formal certificate, a skills gap or a new system) and BOTI will recommend an option.
How to choose the right course
Start with the problem you want solved, not the course title. For example: reports take too long to build, new supervisors struggle to manage their former peers, or a project keeps missing its deadlines. Then consider:
- the current skill level of the delegates, so the course is neither too basic nor too advanced;
- how many people need training, since a group of several delegates from one organisation is often better served in-house;
- whether you need a formal certificate or practical skills only;
- how much time delegates can spend away from their work.
Send BOTI these details and request a quote for your group.
Frequently asked questions
What short business courses does BOTI offer?
BOTI offers 333 courses, covering leadership and management, communication and business writing, finance, Microsoft Office, business analysis, project management, AutoCAD and design, sales and customer service, and compliance. Most short courses last between one and five days, and there are also 3-hour live online masterclasses.
Does BOTI run Saturday courses?
Tell BOTI if your team can only train on a Saturday or after hours. For in-house groups, dates and times can often be arranged around your operations. Public course dates vary, so ask BOTI to confirm what is available before you book.
Where is BOTI’s business training centre?
BOTI’s training venue is in Sunningdale, Johannesburg. Courses can also run in-house at your premises or live online, so teams in other parts of South Africa can attend without travelling.
Are BOTI’s courses accredited?
BOTI is a QCTO-accredited Skills Development Provider and offers QCTO occupational certificates that end in an External Integrated Summative Assessment, with the certificate issued by the QCTO. Most short courses are not accredited. They are professional skills programmes, and delegates receive a BOTI certificate of attendance.
Does BOTI offer business analysis training?
Yes. The Business Analysis Fundamentals Course runs over 3 days and teaches delegates how to gather requirements, map processes and present their findings. It can be run in-house, at BOTI’s venue in Sunningdale or live online.
To build practical skills in requirements, process mapping and stakeholder work, start with the Business Analysis Fundamentals Course, or ask BOTI to recommend the right course from the wider range. Training runs in-house at your premises, at BOTI’s venue in Sunningdale, Johannesburg, or live online. Call BOTI on 011 882 8853 or email [email protected]. This course is not accredited. It is delivered as a professional skills programme, and delegates receive a BOTI certificate of attendance.
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