FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. What is iLearn?
iLearn is a South African training provider offering accredited learnerships, short courses, and corporate training programmes. These programmes are designed to help individuals gain employable skills and support businesses with workforce development and B-BBEE compliance.
2. Are your programmes accredited?
Yes, iLearn courses are accredited and aligned with SETA requirements, the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO), and the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). This ensures all qualifications are nationally recognised
3. What is a learnership?
A learnership is a structured programme that combines theoretical training with practical workplace experience, allowing learners to gain skills while working towards a formal qualification.
4. What is the difference between a learnership and a skills programme?
A learnership leads to a full qualification and includes workplace experience, while a skills programme focuses on specific competencies or short-term upskilling.
5. Are your programmes practical or theoretical?
Our programmes are designed to balance both theory and real-world application, ensuring learners are job-ready and able to apply their skills in the workplace.
6. Do you offer training for companies?
Yes. We partner with organisations to deliver customised training solutions aligned to business goals, performance outcomes, and B-BBEE strategies, helping maximise return on skills development investment.
7. Can you help us identify our training needs?
Absolutely. We work with businesses to identify skills gaps and recommend targeted training interventions like a Training Needs Analysis approach that ensures learning aligns with strategic objectives.
8. Are your programmes fully funded?
Many of our learnerships are fully funded through SETAs and corporate partnerships, meaning there is often no cost to the learner. Availability depends on funding cycles.
9. What learning formats do you offer?
We offer flexible delivery options including online, in-person, and hybrid learning, allowing individuals and teams to learn in a way that suits their schedules and operational needs.
10. How long do your programmes take?
Programme duration varies depending on the course ranging from short courses (a few days) to full learnerships that typically run over 12 months.
11. Can training be delivered at our offices?
Yes. We can deliver training at your premises, at our venues, or virtually depending on what works best for your team.
12. What industries do you support?
We offer programmes across multiple industries including business, marketing, digital skills, and leadership ensuring relevance across diverse sectors.
13. Who can apply for iLearn programmes?
Eligibility depends on the programme but typically includes individuals with a matric certificate who meet specific criteria such as age, employment status, or funding requirements.
14. How do I apply for a learnership at iLearn?
To apply, submit your CV, certified ID, matric certificate, and any required supporting documents via the iLearn website or recruitment campaigns. Keep an eye on iLearn’s social media pages for vacancies.
15. Do learners receive a stipend?
Yes. Only unemployed learnerships include a monthly stipend to support learners while they gain experience and complete their qualification.
16. How do you measure training impact?
We focus on real outcomes, including workplace application, assessments, learner feedback, and performance improvement ensuring that training delivers measurable results, not just attendance.
17. Do you offer customised training solutions?
Yes. Our programmes can be tailored to align with your organisation’s strategy, culture, and operational challenges ensuring maximum relevance and impact.
18. How do we get started?
Simply contact our team via our website or email. We’ll guide you through the process. Whether you’re applying as a learner or exploring training solutions for your business.