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The journey from past to present

01 February 2017

As I pen this article I am reminded about the vision of one of the greatest leaders of all times. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world,” Nelson Mandela.

Qualifications and training - ask the right questions

01 February 2017

The South African financial services industry has a long, credible history of doing business in a specific way.

Defining CPD

01 June 2015

Professional development is the advancement of skills or expertise to succeed in a particular profession, especially through continued education. To satisfy the definition, one must be able to demonstrate the advancement of skills or expertise.

Revised requirements in terms of underlying qualifications

01 April 2013

In terms of the prescribed requirements set by SAQA for professional bodies, the Unisa IISA Programmes in Insurance will no longer meet the requirement as the underlying qualifications for the various membership designations of the Insurance Institute of South Africa (IISA). A grace period of three years was however granted by SAQA during which the Unisa programmes will still be accepted for the various membership designations. The IISA Programmes will, in the light of the revised requirements, be phased out during the period 2013-2015 and be replaced by a Higher Certificate in Insurance.

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If you had to hazard a guess, when do you reckon the COFI Bill will be signed into law?

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2026, as promised 2027 looks more likely Impossible to say More consultation needed

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INSETA sets out strategy to prioritise skills development needs

01 February 2013

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - What you need to know

01 February 2013

Professionalism, professional membership and the looming CPD requirement

01 February 2012

Whistle blowing and remedial action

01 April 2010

A learning curve

01 February 2010

More exams looming….