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South African SMEs Building Learning Organisations


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Introduction to learning and development Module

About the module: Skill Development is about identifying skill gaps and developing and honing these skills.

Purpose of the module: Understanding of learning and development to individuals develop and improve organisational efficiency and productivity, resulting in higher profits and a better reputation.

Rational of the module: Learning and development assists businesses in attracting and retaining top talent, improving productivity, and increasing profits.



The above mentioned module is one of seven modules in the skills programme titled: How to build a learning organisation . How to build a learning organisation - is one of ten skill programmes available in our Entrepreneurship Master Programme .

Skills programme - How to build a learning organisation

The purpose of the skills programme: Invest in training to maximise profit. The purpose of the programme is to assist delegates develop the skills needed to design and develop learning interventions, as well as to facilitate skill development. Throughout the program, delegates will identify the skills gaps in their projects and create, fund, and facilitate skill plans to help them meet their business objectives.  Upon successfully completing the programme, delegates should be able to demonstrate knowledge, application, and comprehension of training and learning development strategies that will assist them in achieving short-term and long-term business goals.


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