Why SETA Accreditation Matters for Your Information Studies Career
When you choose a training provider for Information Studies, accreditation is the key to ensuring your qualification is recognised and valued by employers. At AATICD (Accredited Africa Training Institute for Capacity Development), all our courses are SAQA, SETA and QCTO accredited and aligned, giving you the confidence that your learning meets the highest national standards. SETAs are the Sector Education and Training Authorities — industry-specific quality councils that quality-assure workplace learning and recognise this programme as SETA-aligned training for sector skills development. This means your certificate carries weight with employers across libraries, archives, information centres, and knowledge management units.
What Is SETA Accreditation?
The Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) system was established to ensure that training is relevant to the needs of specific industries. Each SETA oversees skills development within its sector, setting unit standards and qualifications that are directly aligned with workplace requirements. By enrolling in a SETA-accredited programme, you are not just learning theory — you are gaining practical, industry-validated competencies that employers trust. AATICD’s Information Studies courses are designed to meet these rigorous standards, ensuring that every graduate is job-ready.
Our SETA-Accredited Information Studies Courses
We offer a range of courses that cover the core competencies of modern information work. Here are three examples from our curriculum:
- Basic Information Literacy Skills (NQF Level 5, 15 Credits, 12 Days) – Unit Standard ID: 244274. This course equips you with the foundational skills to locate, evaluate, and use information effectively in any workplace.
- Reference Skills for Workplace Research (NQF Level 5, 6 Credits, 3 Days) – Unit Standard ID: 244277. Learn how to conduct research, answer reference queries, and support decision-making with accurate information.
- Library and Information Resource Collection Management (NQF Level 5, 8 Credits, 5 Days) – Unit Standard ID: 244275. Master the principles of building and managing collections in libraries and information centres.
Other courses include Lay Out Pages For Publication Training, Library Legislation Policies and Statutes Application, Library Physical Resource Maintenance, Literacy and Reading Promotion in LIS Communities, and Role of Library and Information Services in Community. All are SAQA, SETA and QCTO accredited and aligned.
Flexible Learning Options
We understand that professionals have busy schedules. That is why we offer three delivery modes to suit your needs:
- Online – Study from anywhere with our interactive virtual classroom and self-paced materials.
- On-Campus in Pretoria – Attend face-to-face sessions at our training centre in the capital.
- In-House – We bring the training to your organisation, customised to your team’s requirements.
Your Certificate of Competence
Upon completion, depending on the course taken you will receive an NQF-aligned Certificate of Competence that demonstrates your expertise. This certificate is a powerful addition to your CV, showing employers that you have met the standards set by SAQA, SETA and QCTO.
How to Register
Ready to advance your career? Visit our courses page for full details and to see the live per-delegate rate on each course card below. You can also request a quotation by emailing [email protected] or calling +27 12 004 8389. Our team will help you choose the right course and guide you through the registration process.
Invest in Your Future Today
With AATICD’s SAQA, SETA and QCTO accredited and aligned Information Studies programmes, you gain the skills, credentials, and confidence to excel in the information profession. Whether you are starting out or looking to upskill, our courses provide the quality assurance that only SETA-aligned training can offer. Enrol now and take the next step in your career.
Information Studies Courses in Our Catalogue
- Basic Information Literacy Skills —
- Lay Out Pages For Publication Training —
- Library and Information Resource Collection Management —
- Library Legislation Policies and Statutes Application —
- Library Physical Resource Maintenance —
- Literacy and Reading Promotion in LIS Communities —
- Reference Skills for Workplace Research —
- Role of Library and Information Services in Community —