What Are SACE-Endorsed Courses?
SACE-endorsed courses are professional development programmes that have been reviewed and approved by the South African Council for Educators. Completing these courses earns teachers Professional Development (PD) points towards their Continuing Professional Teacher Development (CPTD) requirements.
Why SACE Endorsement Matters
- Endorsed courses meet quality standards set by SACE
- PD points are tracked against your SACE registration
- Teachers need to accumulate 150 PD points over each three-year cycle
- SACE endorsement helps distinguish quality professional development from informal offerings
Finding Endorsed Courses
SACE maintains a register of endorsed providers and courses on their website (www.sace.org.za). Courses are offered by:
- Universities – Short courses and certificate programmes in education, subject methodology, and leadership
- Online platforms – Accredited online courses covering topics from digital literacy to inclusive education
- Professional organisations – Subject-specific associations often offer SACE-endorsed workshops
- Provincial education departments – Training programmes and workshops offered through district offices
- Private providers – Organisations specialising in teacher professional development
Popular Course Areas
- Digital literacy and technology integration
- Inclusive education and differentiated instruction
- Assessment practices and strategies
- Subject-specific content and pedagogy
- School leadership and management
- Coding and Robotics for the new CAPS curriculum
- AI literacy and educational technology
Tips for Choosing Courses
- Check that the provider is listed on the SACE endorsed providers register
- Confirm how many PD points the course carries before enrolling
- Choose courses that address your development needs and career goals
- Keep certificates of completion for your professional portfolio
- Report completed courses to SACE to ensure your PD points are recorded