Target Audience: Forward-thinking South African Educators, School Management Teams (SMTs), and Principals.
GNBI Educator Professional Development (EPD)
In today's dynamic educational landscape, compliance is no longer enough. You face new demands: managing blended learning environments, integrating technology seamlessly, and fostering critical thinking skills in a diverse, post-pandemic classroom. Your Continuing Professional Teacher Development (CPTD) shouldn't be a box-ticking exercise—it must be a genuine force for transformation.
The Great North Business Incubator (GNBI) offers a suite of SACE-accredited educator professional development short courses, expertly designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice, equipping you with immediately applicable 21st-century transformative skills.
The Great North Business Incubator (GNBI) offers a suite of SACE-accredited educator professional development short courses, expertly designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice, equipping you with immediately applicable 21st-century transformative skills.
1. The Assurance: SACE Accreditation (NGO00000766)
• Every short course is accredited by the South African Council for Educators (SACE) and carries 15 points
• Guaranteed CPTD Points: All our programs contribute directly to your mandatory CPTD Management System requirements. Invest in your growth and meet your compliance needs simultaneously
Based on the core EPD focus (Technology, management, and Leadership), our high-impact courses include: 🔥
Course Focus: Classroom Management & Pedagogy The Engaged Classroom: 21st Century Classroom Management and Culture ( 15 CPTD Points)
• What You Gain: Learn to shift from reactive discipline to proactive, preventative management. Master the strategies of the '4 Cs' (Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, and Creativity) and build strong teacher-student rapport as your primary management tool. Stop wasting time on disruptions; start maximizing instructional time.
💻 Course Focus: Technology Integration ICT Integration for Enhanced Pedagogical Use
• What You Gain: Move beyond simply using technology to integrating it effectively. Learn to leverage Learning Management Systems (LMS), digital assessment tools, and virtual collaboration platforms to enhance learner engagement and make data-driven instructional decisions.
🤝 Course Focus: School Leadership & Management Education Management Program (EMP) / Education Leadership & Governance
• What You Gain: Designed for SMTs and aspiring leaders. Focus on strategic planning, financial decision-making, effective school governance, and leading change initiatives—essential skills for driving whole-school improvement in line with national policy.
Our training method is built on strategies for learning and self-growth (as highlighted on your EPD profile).
We ensure:
• Relevance: Content is fully aligned with CAPS and the strategic imperatives of the South African education sector.
• Practical Application: Our courses culminate in Action Plans and Practical Assignments that require you to immediately implement and reflect on new skills in your classroom or school.
• Expert Facilitation: Learn from education specialists who have real-world experience transforming schools across the continent.
Don't wait for compliance deadlines. Take charge of your professional journey today. Are you ready to transform your classroom management, integrate technology seamlessly, and advance your leadership career?
Enroll today to secure your SACE CPTD points and become the 21st-century educator your learners deserve.