ECD Training & Strategic Consultancy for a Stronger ECD Sector
Accredited training for ECD practitioners and strategic consultancy for government, NGOs, and institutions. Partner with us to transform early childhood development.
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Edupearl is a SETA-accredited provider offering comprehensive ECD training and strategic consultancy services. We partner with government departments, NGOs, and institutions to strengthen early childhood development.
From practitioner training to policy implementation support, project management, and institutional capacity building—we deliver solutions that create lasting impact for children and communities.
Child-Centered Approach
We prioritize holistic child development in every aspect of our services.
SETA Accredited
Nationally recognized qualifications that open doors to employment.
Strategic Consultancy
Expert guidance for government, NGOs, and institutions on ECD projects.
Practical Solutions
Training and consultancy tailored to real-world ECD challenges.
SETA Accredited ECD Programmes
Choose from our range of nationally recognized qualifications designed to launch or advance your career in Early Childhood Development.
Occupational Certificate: ECD Practitioner
Prepare to operate as a qualified Early Childhood Development Practitioner/Educator (pre-grade R). This QCTO qualification equips you to plan a developmentally appropriate learning environment, facilitate and mediate learning, and observe, assess and record each child's progress.
- QCTO occupational certificate
- 131 credits
- External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA)
- Practical workplace experience
National Diploma - ECD - Traditional Route
Welcome and congratulations! This qualification will allow you to enter the Foundation Phase of working with children. This qualification is located within the ETDP SETA. All the details of the qualification may be obtained by clicking on this link of the South African Qualification Authorities(saqa) website https://allqs.saqa.org.za
- Higher qualification
- Leadership training
- Career advancement
National Diploma - ECD - RPL Route
Convert your experience to qualification! This qualification is located within the ETDP SETA. All the details of the qualification may be obtained by clicking on this link of the South African Qualification Authorities(saqa) website https://allqs.saqa.org.za
- Faster Qualification Pathway & Reduces Costs
- Validates Real-World Knowledge
- Leadership training
- Opens Career Doors
- Boosts Credibility
FET: Early Childhood Development (ECD)
Extended qualification offering 140 credits with no EISA exams — competence is assessed via class activities, projects, assignments and workplace experience. Open access, shorter route than 97542.
- 140 credits
- No EISA exams
- Open access enrolment
- Workplace-based assessment
ECD Short Courses & Skills Programmes
Focused training on specific aspects of ECD practice. Each course is designed and tailored to your needs.
- Customised to your needs
- Flexible scheduling
- Practical skills focus
ECD Workshops
Workshops to enhance, refresh and up-skill you as a practitioner and improve your classroom practice.
- Valuable insights
- Become a stronger practitioner
- Ongoing intakes
Life at Edupearl
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Voices of Our Graduates
Real stories from real graduates whose lives have been transformed through Edupearl's training programmes.
Nikita Lee Brandt
Nikita Lee Brandt
"EDU PEARL was more than a place of study, it was a place of growth support, and purpose. Teacher Ruth’s compassion, patience, and unwavering belief in her students carried me through some of the most challenging moments of my journey. Her guidance gave me the strength to persevere and complete my qualification with confidence. I am deeply grateful for the impact she has had on my life and would wholeheartedly recommend EDU PEARL to anyone called to work with children 🙏🏽"
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Take the first step towards a rewarding career in Early Childhood Development. Apply now or contact us to learn more about our accredited training programmes.