Document: Continuing Education at the University of Pretoria: Entrepreneurial Development Programmes for Local Economic Development

In 2010 Continuing Education at University of Pretoria Trust (CE at UP Trust) celebrates a decade of training excellence. Since its establishment in 2000, the institution has become a leader in continuing education and the provision of quality, career-focused training. With more than 500 certificate courses across 20 industry fields and its affiliation with the University of Pretoria, CE at UP Trust has contributed significantly to the enhancement of the skills base in both the private and public sectors in the country. CE at UP Trust's success can be attributed to three distinct, but interrelated factors:

• emphasis on ethical business practices: Clients know that they will be treated fairly and that they are dealing with a reputable service provider backed by an institution - the University of Pretoria.
• focus on tailor-made training programmes that does not subscribe to the recipe of one-size-fits-all.
• Based on a strong set of values, CE at UP Trust creates an environment for innovation in its quest to render a world-class training experience.

Training Options

CE at UP Trust offers both scheduled open courses and customised in-house training. Open courses are presented at various campuses of the University of Pretoria and can be attended by individuals or groups of delegates from different companies. Customised training incorporates the unique training needs of the relevant client. In developing these courses - designed with the specifically identified needs of an organisation - the culture, vision and strategy of each client is embodied within the learning..

Quality and Accreditation

Short learning programmes presented through CE at UP Trust are fully recognised by the University of Pretoria and relevant bodies, including the Council on Higher Education, who are responsible for the accreditation of Higher Education Institutions and their academic offering. The University of Pretoria is fully accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) as a multi-purpose public training provider in the higher education and training band. The HEQC functions as the ETQA (Education and Training Quality Assurance) body for the higher education sector, as recognised by SAQA. In terms of the Higher Education Act (Act 101 of 1997), the University of Pretoria is a public higher education institution.

 Certification

Delegates who successfully completed a training programme and comply with the relevant assessment criteria, receive a certificate of successful completion, which is issued by the provider of the training, the University of Pretoria.

Black Economic Empowerment (BEE)

CE at UP Trust has a Level 4 B-BBEE Recognition Level. This enables clients to count 125% of any spend made with CE at UP Trust as B-BBEE spend.