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ETDP SETA-Aligned · MICT SETA Accredited · For In-Service Teachers & Postgrads

Certify Your Teaching in AI-Enhanced Education & Prompt Engineering

South Africa's first ETDP SETA-aligned academy for AI-enhanced teaching. Online, face-to-face, and blended programmes designed for in-service teachers, education leaders, and postgraduate students. Earn CPD credits while mastering the tools shaping the future of SA classrooms.

ETDP SETA Aligned
CPD Credits
In-Service & Postgrad
11 SA Languages

6

Certification Tracks

3

Delivery Modes

120+

CPD Credits

5

Campuses Nationwide

Featured Programme

AI-Enhanced Teaching Certificate

Master prompt engineering, CAPS-aligned AI tools, and multilingual lesson generation.

40 CPD Credits · 12 Weeks

Certificate of Completion

AI-Enhanced Teaching · Advanced

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OnlineSelf-paced
On-site5 campuses
BlendedBest of both
ETDP SETA AlignedQuality Council verified
MICT SETA AccreditedNQF-aligned units
SACE CPD CreditsRecognised by SACE
POPIA CompliantData stays in SA
REGGIE EXPRESSReg: K2024698680

Built for the Teachers Shaping South Africa's Future

We don't just teach AI — we teach AI in the South African context. Every module is grounded in CAPS, POPIA, multilingual reality, and the daily pressures of under-resourced classrooms.

Designed for In-Service Teachers

Modules built around the realities of SA classrooms — large classes, limited resources, multilingual learners, and CAPS compliance.

Postgraduate Pathway

Credits stackable toward MEd and PhD research. SuperviseAI integration for postgrads exploring AI in education.

Multilingual by Design

Learn to use AI across all 11 official SA languages via InkubaLM and NLLB — not just English.

POPIA & Ethics First

Every module embeds data protection, consent, and ethical AI use — critical for working with minors.

Three Levels. One Complete Journey.

Whether you're just starting your AI journey or you're an experienced educator ready to lead, we have a pathway for you. Stack credits across levels to build toward advanced certification.

Foundation

AI Literacy for Educators

6 weeks · Part-time

Your gateway into AI-enhanced teaching. No technical background needed. Perfect for in-service teachers new to AI tools.

  • What AI is (and isn't) in education
  • Introduction to CAPS-aligned AI tools
  • Basic prompt engineering
  • POPIA & ethical AI use with learners
  • Hands-on: Generate your first AI lesson
R2,450or R410/month × 6
20 CPD
Intermediate

AI-Enhanced Teaching Certificate

12 weeks · Part-time

Deep-dive into prompt engineering, multilingual AI, and advanced lesson design. For teachers ready to transform their practice.

  • Advanced prompt engineering (Qwen, InkubaLM)
  • Multilingual lesson generation (11 languages)
  • AI-powered assessment design
  • SASAMS / LURITS integration
  • Capstone: Build a term's AI curriculum
R5,950or R495/month × 12
40 CPD
Advanced

AI Education Leadership

20 weeks · Hybrid

For HODs, principals, SGB chairs, and postgraduate researchers. Lead AI adoption at school, district, or research level.

  • AI strategy for school leaders
  • Change management & teacher upskilling
  • AI policy & POPIA governance
  • Research methods in AI education
  • Capstone: District-wide AI rollout plan
R12,500or R625/month × 20
60 CPD

Choose Your Specialisation

Bite-sized courses you can take individually, or stack toward full pathway certification. Every course carries CPD credits.

Online Foundation
Prompt Engineering Beginner

Prompt Engineering Fundamentals

Learn to write effective prompts for Qwen, ChatGPT, and InkubaLM. Get better AI outputs in half the time.

4 weeks 10 CPD
CAPS-Aligned Lesson Design

AI-Enhanced CAPS Lesson Design

Design term-long CAPS curricula using Fundisa AI. Includes live workshops and online modules.

8 weeks 20 CPD
Face-to-Face Intermediate
Multilingual InkubaLM

Multilingual AI for SA Classrooms

Master AI-driven translation and content generation in isiZulu, isiXhosa, Afrikaans, and 8 other SA languages.

3-day intensive 15 CPD
Online Advanced
Assessment AI Marking

AI-Powered Assessment Design

Build adaptive quizzes, auto-mark essays, and generate personalised feedback using MatricMate AI tools.

6 weeks 15 CPD
Blended Advanced
Leadership Strategy

AI Strategy for School Leaders

For principals, HODs, and SGB chairs. Plan, govern, and lead AI adoption across your school.

10 weeks 25 CPD
Face-to-Face Foundation
POPIA Ethics

POPIA & AI Ethics in Schools

One-day intensive on data protection, learner consent, and ethical AI use with minors. Mandatory for all AI users.

1 day 8 CPD
Online Intermediate
SASAMS LURITS

SASAMS & LURITS Integration

Automate attendance, parent communication, and curriculum pacing using Fundisa AI's bidirectional DBE sync.

4 weeks 12 CPD
Research Postgrad

Research Methods in AI Education

For MEd and PhD students. Design rigorous studies on AI-augmented learning using SuperviseAI and Thuto Research Studio.

16 weeks 30 CPD
Face-to-Face Intermediate
Workshop Hands-on

Weekend AI Bootcamp

Two-day intensive, hands-on workshop. Build a full AI-enhanced lesson plan by Sunday evening.

2 days 12 CPD

Learn Your Way

Choose the format that fits your life. All modes deliver the same rigorous, ETDP SETA-aligned content.

Online

Self-Paced · Anywhere

Learn at your own pace from home, school, or anywhere with internet. Perfect for busy in-service teachers.

  • 24/7 access to LMS
  • Weekly live Q&A sessions
  • Offline video downloads
  • Peer discussion forums
  • 1-on-1 mentor check-ins

Face-to-Face

5 Campuses · Nationwide

Attend in-person at our Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, or Gqeberha campuses. Hands-on, high-touch.

  • Small cohorts (max 20)
  • Live instructor-led sessions
  • Catered lunch & refreshments
  • Printed workbooks included
  • Networking with peers

Blended

Best of Both Worlds

Combine online self-study with monthly in-person workshops. The most popular choice for working teachers.

  • Online modules during the week
  • Monthly Saturday workshops
  • Capstone presentation day
  • Flexible schedule
  • Best CPD credit conversion

Face-to-Face & Blended Sessions

Secure your seat. Cohorts fill fast — especially weekend intensives and leadership tracks.

12
Jul

Weekend AI Bootcamp — Johannesburg

Sandton Campus Sat-Sun · 09:00-17:00 12 CPD
Two-day intensive. Build a full AI-enhanced lesson plan by Sunday evening.
Only 8 spots left
19
Jul

Multilingual AI Masterclass — Cape Town

Century City Campus Sat · 09:00-16:00 8 CPD
Hands-on workshop: isiXhosa, Afrikaans, and English AI content generation.
12 spots available
26
Jul

POPIA & AI Ethics — Pretoria

Menlyn Campus Sat · 09:00-16:00 8 CPD
Mandatory ethics & data protection training for AI-using teachers.
15 spots available
02
Aug

AI Strategy for School Leaders — Johannesburg

Sandton Campus Fri-Sat · 2 days 15 CPD
For principals, HODs, SGB chairs. Strategic AI adoption planning.
10 spots left
16
Aug

Weekend AI Bootcamp — Durban

Umhlanga Campus Sat-Sun · 09:00-17:00 12 CPD
Hands-on weekend intensive. Build your first AI-enhanced CAPS lesson.
18 spots available
30
Aug

AI-Enhanced CAPS Lesson Design — Cape Town

Century City Campus Blended · 8 weeks 20 CPD
Cohort kickoff. Online modules + monthly Saturday workshops.
14 spots left
06
Sep

Research Methods in AI Education — Johannesburg

Sandton Campus Blended · 16 weeks 30 CPD
For MEd/PhD students. Cohort kickoff with in-person research design day.
8 spots left
20
Sep

POPIA & AI Ethics — Durban

Umhlanga Campus Sat · 09:00-16:00 8 CPD
Mandatory ethics training for AI-using teachers in KZN.
16 spots available
11
Oct

Weekend AI Bootcamp — Gqeberha

Newton Park Campus Sat-Sun · 09:00-17:00 12 CPD
First Eastern Cape bootcamp. Hands-on AI lesson building.
20 spots available
25
Oct

AI Education Leadership Summit — Johannesburg

Sandton Convention Centre Fri-Sat · 2 days 20 CPD
Annual summit. Keynotes, panels, networking. For school leaders & researchers.
Early bird pricing

Learn from Practitioners, Not Theorists

Our instructors are active SA educators, researchers, and AI practitioners — not imported consultants who've never set foot in a township classroom.

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Reggie

Academy Director · PhD Candidate

Leads the academy. Researching AI-augmented education in African contexts. Teaches the Leadership track.

PhD (in progress) ETDP SETA

Dr. Thandi Nkosi

Lead Instructor · AI Pedagogy

Former DBE curriculum advisor. 15 years in SA classrooms. Expert in CAPS-aligned AI integration.

PhD Education Ex-DBE
SM

Sipho Mthembu

Prompt Engineering Lead

AI engineer. Specialises in InkubaLM, multilingual prompt design, and Qwen fine-tuning for SA contexts.

MSc AI InkubaLM
LM

Adv. Lerato Mokoena

POPIA & Ethics Specialist

Information Regulator-registered POPIA practitioner. Teaches all ethics and data protection modules.

LLM CIPP/E

Five Campuses. Nationwide.

Attend face-to-face sessions close to home. Each campus has modern training facilities, fast WiFi, and catering.

LIVE

Johannesburg · Sandton

Flagship Campus
Rivonia Road, Sandton
Capacity: 40 per session
Fibre + 4G backup
Next Face-to-Face
12 July 2025
Weekend AI Bootcamp
LIVE

Cape Town · Century City

Western Cape Hub
Century Way, Century City
Capacity: 30 per session
Afrikaans + English
Next Face-to-Face
19 July 2025
Multilingual AI Masterclass
LIVE

Durban · Umhlanga

KZN Hub
Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga
Capacity: 25 per session
isiZulu + English
Next Face-to-Face
16 August 2025
Weekend AI Bootcamp
LIVE

Pretoria · Menlyn

Government & DBE Liaison Hub
Atterbury Rd, Menlyn
Capacity: 30 per session
Sepedi + English
Next Face-to-Face
26 July 2025
POPIA & AI Ethics
SEPT 2025

Gqeberha · Newton Park

Eastern Cape · Opening Soon
Heugh Road, Newton Park
Capacity: 25 per session
isiXhosa + English
First Session
11 October 2025
Weekend AI Bootcamp

Invest in Your Teaching Career

Flexible payment plans. SACE-recognised CPD credits. Employer-sponsored options available for in-service teachers.

À La Carte

Individual Courses

Take what you need, when you need it
R1,950/course
Average · varies by course
  • Any single course from catalog
  • CPD credits on completion
  • Digital certificate
  • LMS access for 12 months
  • Email support
Institutional

School / District License

Upskill entire departments or districts
Custom
Volume-based pricing
  • 10+ teacher cohorts
  • On-site training at your school
  • Custom curriculum alignment
  • SGB presentation included
  • District reporting dashboard
  • Dedicated success manager

Funding Options

Employer-sponsored: Most SA schools can claim training from their Skills Development Levy. NSFAS-eligible postgrads: Bursary support available for MEd/PhD students. Rural school subsidies: 50% discount for Quintile 1-3 schools (via StudentMart Fund Pool).

Teachers Who've Walked the Path

Real feedback from in-service teachers and postgraduate students who've completed our programmes.

★★★★★

"The AI-Enhanced CAPS Lesson Design pathway changed my practice completely. I now generate a full term's lesson plans in a weekend — what used to take me 3 weeks. My HOD is asking me to train the rest of the department."

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Thandi Mokoena

Grade 5 Teacher · Soweto · Intermediate Pathway
★★★★★

"As an MEd student, the Research Methods in AI Education course was exactly what I needed. The SuperviseAI integration helped me structure my dissertation, and I'm now submitting for publication."

Sipho Ndlovu

MEd Candidate · Wits · Advanced Pathway
★★★★★

"I sent 8 of my teachers through the Foundation pathway. The CPD credits count toward their SACE renewal, and the ROI has been immediate — less admin burnout, better lesson quality."

LK

Lerato Khumalo

School Principal · Johannesburg · Institutional License

Partners & Quality Councils

Our programmes are developed in partnership with SA's leading education bodies and quality councils.

ETDP SETA

Education, Training & Development Practices

MICT SETA

Media, Information & Communication Technologies

SACE

SA Council for Educators · CPD Recognition

NRF

National Research Foundation

CSIR

Council for Scientific & Industrial Research

Your Questions, Answered

Who is this academy for?

Thuto AI Academy is designed for two main audiences: (1) in-service teachers in SA primary and high schools who want to integrate AI into their teaching while earning SACE-recognised CPD credits, and (2) postgraduate students (MEd, PhD) researching AI in education. School leaders (principals, HODs, SGB chairs) are also welcome on our Leadership pathway.

Are the certifications really ETDP SETA-aligned?

Yes. Our programmes are developed in consultation with ETDP SETA and MICT SETA and align with the unit standards for AI-enhanced teaching. CPD credits are recognised by SACE. Full accreditation certification is in progress — we are currently operating under provisional alignment with full ETDP SETA accreditation targeted for Q4 2025.

Do I need technical skills or coding experience?

No. Our Foundation pathway assumes zero technical background. You'll learn to use no-code AI tools like Fundisa AI, MatricMate AI, and ChatGPT through prompt engineering. The Intermediate and Advanced pathways build on this foundation with more sophisticated techniques.

Can my school pay for my training?

Yes — most SA schools can claim teacher training from their Skills Development Levy (1% of payroll). We provide all the documentation your HR or SGB needs, including tax invoices, SACE CPD certificates, and ETDP SETA alignment letters. For institutional licenses (10+ teachers), we offer volume discounts and on-site delivery.

What's the difference between online, face-to-face, and blended?

Online: Self-paced LMS access with weekly live Q&As — ideal if you're balancing full-time teaching. Face-to-face: In-person at one of our 5 campuses, small cohorts (max 20), hands-on workshops. Blended: Online modules during the week + monthly Saturday workshops. All three deliver the same content and CPD credits; the blended model is our most popular option.

What happens if I can't attend a face-to-face session?

All face-to-face sessions are recorded and uploaded to your LMS within 24 hours. You can also transfer to a later cohort at no additional cost, provided you notify us 7 days in advance. We understand teachers' schedules are unpredictable.

Do you offer subsidies for rural or township schools?

Yes. Teachers at Quintile 1-3 schools receive 50% off all pathways, funded through the Thuto Student Funding Pool (sourced from 2.5% of StudentMart transactions). NSFAS-eligible postgrads may also qualify for bursary support. Contact us with your school's EMIS code to verify eligibility.

What AI tools will I learn to use?

You'll work hands-on with: Fundisa AI (lesson generation for R-7), MatricMate AI (NSC/IEB prep), Qwen 3.6 (English AI), InkubaLM (African languages), NLLB-200 (translation), SuperviseAI (postgrad research), and mainstream tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Google Gemini. All taught in the SA educational context.

Start Your AI Teaching Journey

Takes 3 minutes. We'll respond within 24 hours with next steps, payment options, and cohort details.

Required for Quintile 1-3 subsidy verification

POPIA-compliant · Response within 24 hours · No payment required to apply

Join South Africa's First AI Teaching Academy

Whether you're a teacher ready to transform your practice, a postgrad exploring AI research, or a school leader planning district-wide adoption — your seat is waiting.

🇿🇦 Proudly South African · ETDP SETA-Aligned · POPIA-Compliant · Built for SA Classrooms

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