FAQ

Why use Siyandza Skills Development?

• Siyandza offers "operationalised" training. Our programs are therefore focused on training that will positively impact your environment. We don't believe in training for the sake of training.
  
  We offer NQF-aligned, bespoke (customised) training solutions, and not "off-the-shelf" training. "Off-the-shelf" training often creates a situation where the delegates need to "put themselves into" a different situation from their own at work. By constructing programs which consist of a blend of best practices and outcomes-based principles, we can provide your staff with the tools they require to be successful within their immediate work environment.


• By integrating your environment into our training strategy we are able to align the theory to the practical, ensuring better understanding and end delivery by the learner. Through our skilled developers and facilitators we are able to take ownership of your company's learning and development requirements.


• We can construct the program around your learning requirements, ensuring we deliver measurable results.


• We are able to offer a full basket of training services that cater for all aspects of the Training Cycle, from Analysis to Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluation of your training requirements and strategy.


• We assist with training strategy development and implementation.

Are we accredited?

• Yes, Siyandza is accredited by:


• Services SETA to offer more than 15 short courses covering Call Centre operations and general leadership skills.
• ISETT Seta to offer level 2 Information Technology courses in Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
• City and Guilds as an approved centre.

Is Siyandza looking for permanent and contract employees?

Yes – Siyandza is always looking to expand our database.

We often need:

• Facilitators
• Assessors
• Project Managers
• Sales Consultants

Please send your CV to jobs@siyandza.co.za.

Do we offer training courses for the public?

• Yes, below are our current public courses:

What is a Learner Management System? (general LMS)

A learning management system (commonly abbreviated as LMS) is a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, and reporting of training programs, classroom and online events, e-learning programs, and training content. As described in (Ellis 2009) a robust LMS should be able to do the following:

• centralize and automate administration
• use self-service and self-guided services
• assemble and deliver learning content rapidly
• consolidate training initiatives on a scalable web-based platform
• support portability and standards
• personalize content and enable knowledge reuse.

LMSs range from systems for managing training and educational records, to software for distributing courses over the Internet with features for online collaboration. Corporate training use LMS's to automate record-keeping and employee registration. Student self-service (e.g., self-registration on instructor-led training), training workflow (e.g., user notification, manager approval, wait-list management), the provision of on-line learning (e.g., Computer-Based Training, read & understand), on-line assessment, management of continuous professional education (CPE), collaborative learning (e.g., application sharing, discussion threads), and training resource management (e.g., instructors, facilities, equipment), are dimensions to Learning Management Systems.

Some LMSs are Web-based to facilitate access to learning content and administration. LMSs are used by regulated industries (e.g. financial services and biopharma) for compliance training. They are also used by educational institutions to enhance and support classroom teaching and offering courses to a larger population of learners across the globe.

Some LMS providers include "performance management systems", which encompass employee appraisals, competency management, skills-gap analysis, succession planning, and multi-rater assessments (i.e., 360 degree reviews). Modern techniques now employ Competency-based learning to discover learning gaps and guide training material selection.

For the commercial market, some Learning and Performance Management Systems include recruitment and reward functionality.

What is provided when hiring a venue?

Siyandza has a soft skills room and computer lab that can be hired. The following is included in the price:

• Coffee, tea and biscuits on arrival
• Coffee, tea and biscuits during morning break
• Coffee, tea and biscuits during afternoon break
• Mints and water in the training rooms

The below can be provided at an extra cost (or contact us for a quote):

• Catering
• Stationary

What is Siyandza's Methodology?

We offer SAQA-aligned, bespoke training solutions. Our training programs are therefore not "off the shelf", but aligned with your company's specific needs and requirements. Below is a brief overview of the typical approach taken to ensure successful training implementation.