New baby for Modiegi Kgokane...
Skills Development Facilitator training in demand...
VeryCoolIdeas Management Development Programme in the pipeline...
VeryCoolIdeas staff members plug into the power of their potential...
Meet the team at the Human Resource & Development Expo in October...
 


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Time has certainly flown by and before we blink we will be seeing through the end of another year!

Since our last newsletter, we have had the privilege of welcoming a large number of new learners on our courses and plugging them into the power of their potential. We would like to thank all of you for your continued support!

In addition, we have been hard at work on new developments, which will help empower you and your business! So, take a couple of minutes as we share with you the very cool happenings in the world of training.

All the best,

Claude.

 
 
 Date
 Course
 Description
Cost per learner
(excl. VAT)

13-17 September

National Certificate in OD-ETD Workshop 3:
Develop Learning Materials


This workshop is a must for learning programme designers and developers. During this workshop we will learn how to design and develop outcomes based learning programmes in line with ETQA requirements from completing the curriculum framework to developing a full Learner Guide and Learner Workbook with an accompanying Facilitator Guide.


Available on request

15-17 September

National Diploma in OD-ETD Workshop 4: Learner Information Systems


During this workshop we work on meeting compliance with managing learner information using a learner information system and we complete the requirements to set up a learner information system. This workshop is a must for learning programme designers and developers.


Available on request

22-23 September

Moderator Training


This Moderator workshop will equip you with the skills to be able to moderate fair, reliable and valid assessments! We also explore the various approaches to moderation, reporting and recording of developments in line with ETQA requirements and best practice.


R3 600.00

4-6 October

Assessor Training


This Assessor workshop is ideal for anyone responsible for planning and conducting assessments using reliable assessment tools. During this workshop we cover the principles and practices of outcomes based assessment including designing Assessment Guides and discovering how to conduct assessments and RPL, using these Assessment Guides.


R3 600.00

11-14 October

Skills Development Facilitator (SDF) course


During this training course, we will work through the process of legal requirements of an SDF. We start with the research required to complete and submit a workplace skills plan and move on to implementing the workplace skills plan and keeping all required records on training conducted. We end the programme by compiling and submitting the annual training report enabling you to identify and propose opportunities for your organisation to adopt a learning culture.


R5 600.00

18-21 October


National Certificate in OD-ETD Workshop 4: Facilitate Learning


This workshop is recommended for trainers, educators, instructors and anyone that wishes to facilitate learning. This workshop will help you brush up on your facilitation skills as we identify learning styles, facilitation methods and discuss the do's and don'ts of facilitation and managing group dynamics.


Available on request

21-22 October

Moderator Training


This Moderator workshop will equip you with the skills to be able to moderate fair, reliable and valid assessments! We also explore the various approaches to moderation, reporting and recording of developments in line with ETQA requirements and best practice.


R3 600.00
 
 
Modiegi Kgokane, Director of Business Development for VeryCoolIdeas has become a proud new
Mum to a beautiful new bouncing baby girl, Mphoentle N'wayitelo Tshegofatso (Mpho for short),
a little sister to brother Keabetswe. Both mum and daughter are doing well. We are excited
to welcome our newest and youngest member to the VeryCoolIdeas family.
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Due to popular demand, VeryCoolIdeas will be running an additional Skills Development Facilitator
training course to be held from the 11th to the 14th of October at the Oaklands Inn Conference
Centre, 236a Oak Avenue, in Randburg.
This SDF training is a 4-day course, which has been integrated and aligned to 5 of the National
Assessment Unit Standards. After completing this course the learners will be equipped with the skills
needed to submit a workplace skills plan, implement the SDP and keep the required records. The
learners will also learn which processes need to be in place in terms of the legal requirements of the
SDF and how to compile and submit the annual training report.
The cost for the SDF training course is R5,600.00 per learner (excluding VAT at 14%) and includes:
  • The 4-day training programme / all learning materials / teas and lunches
  • A one-day follow-up workshop, which takes place 3 weeks after the training and which is an interactive session with the learners to access how they are progressing with the activities and practical assignments for their POE's
  • Assessment, Moderation and Verification will be conducted by VeryCoolIdeas, as well as endorsement and certification
 Click here for more information or to make a booking

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 VeryCoolIdeas is proud to announce that the much anticipated and sought after Management
Development Programme will soon be available for everyone to take advantage of.
The qualification will provide learners (who wish to embark in a management career) with
the broad knowledge and skills needed to unlock the power of their management potential. The MDP aims to:
Promote the development of knowledge and skills that is required by a Manager
Release the power of management potential within people
Provide opportunities for people to move up the value chain and progress in their careers
The programme is structured to produce knowledgeable, skilled people who are able to
contribute to improved productivity and efficiency within an organisation.

Click here for more information on the MDP

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We are proud to announce the following new appointments within the VeryCoolIdeas team:

    • Mischele Keats has recently joined the VeryCoolIdeas team as Operations Manager.
       Mischele will be responsible for managing projects and the operational issues of the business.

    • Thando Dube has been promoted to Project Administrator and will be reponsible for coordinating 
       projects, learner's support and office administration.



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 VeryCoolIdeas will once again be taking part in the Human Resource and Development Expo, which
will run from the 5th to the 7th October 2010, at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.
You can register for your FREE entry to the expo online at www.hrde.co.za. We invite you to
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For more information contact Claude Courtois Call: 0861 266 543
Email: claude@verycoolideas.co.za Visit: verycoolideas.co.za