Wholesale and Retail Training Courses — SAQA, SETA and QCTO Accredited and Aligned | Accredited Africa Training Institute for Capacity Development (AATICD)

QCTO Accreditation – Your Guarantee of Quality in Wholesale and Retail Training

When you choose a training provider for your wholesale and retail career, accreditation matters. At AATICD (Accredited Africa Training Institute for Capacity Development), all our courses are SAQA, SETA and QCTO accredited and aligned. This triple accreditation ensures that every qualification meets the highest standards set by the South African Qualifications Authority, the relevant Sector Education and Training Authority, and the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations. QCTO is the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations — the council that oversees occupational qualifications, trade tests and skills programmes, and recognises this course within the occupational qualifications framework. By training with AATICD, you gain a credential that is nationally recognised and respected by employers across the wholesale and retail sector.

Why QCTO Accreditation Matters for Your Career

The QCTO was established to regulate occupational qualifications, ensuring they are relevant, credible and of high quality. For professionals in wholesale and retail, a QCTO-accredited course means your skills are aligned with industry needs. Whether you are working in stock management, order processing, or business operations, employers value candidates who have completed SAQA, SETA and QCTO accredited and aligned training. This triple accreditation gives you a competitive edge in the job market and opens doors to further career advancement.

Our Wholesale and Retail Courses – Practical, Relevant, Accredited

AATICD offers a wide range of unit-standard-based courses designed to build your competence in key wholesale and retail functions. Here are three examples from our portfolio:

Automotive Order and Payment Processing (NQF Level 4, 8 credits, 5 days) – Master the end-to-end order-to-cash cycle in an automotive retail environment.
Automotive Retail Stock Maintenance (NQF Level 3, 8 credits, 5 days) – Learn best practices for stock control, including receiving, storing and rotating inventory.
Basic Business Calculations And Financial Mathematics Training (NQF Level 2, 5 credits, 2 days) – Build foundational numeracy skills essential for retail operations.

Each course is aligned to a specific unit standard and is SAQA, SETA and QCTO accredited and aligned. 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, proving you have met the national standard for that skill.

Flexible Learning Options – Online, On-Campus or In-House

We understand that professionals have busy schedules. That is why AATICD offers three delivery modes to suit your needs:

Online – Study from anywhere with our interactive virtual classrooms and self-paced materials.
On-Campus in Pretoria – Attend face-to-face sessions at our Pretoria campus for a hands-on learning experience.
In-House – We bring the training to your workplace, customising content to your organisation’s specific processes.

Whichever mode you choose, you will receive the same high-quality, SAQA, SETA and QCTO accredited and aligned training.

How to Enrol and Get Pricing

Ready to take the next step? Visit our courses page to see the full list of wholesale and retail programmes. For pricing, please see the live per-delegate rate on each course card below, or request a quotation via [email protected]. You can also call us at +27 12 004 8389 to speak with a training advisor. We will help you select the right course and delivery mode to achieve your career goals.

Invest in Your Future with AATICD

Don’t settle for less than the best. With AATICD, you get SAQA, SETA and QCTO accredited and aligned training that is practical, recognised and designed for the real world. Whether you are an individual looking to upskill or an employer seeking to develop your team, our wholesale and retail courses deliver measurable results. Enrol today and earn your NQF-aligned Certificate of Competence.

Wholesale and Retail Courses in Our Catalogue

Agricultural Machinery Tyre Applications Identification — US 259883 · NQF 3 · 4 credits · 1 day · from R12,800 per delegate
Automotive Order and Payment Processing — US 259958 · NQF 4 · 8 credits · 5 days · from R29,600 per delegate
Automotive Retail Stock Maintenance — US 259880 · NQF 3 · 8 credits · 5 days · from R29,600 per delegate
Automotive Service Workflow Control — US 259884 · NQF 4 · 3 credits · 1 day · from R12,800 per delegate
Automotive Tyres and Wheels Knowledge — US 259885 · NQF 3 · 7 credits · 4 days · from R24,900 per delegate
Automotive Vehicle Product Knowledge — US 259877 · NQF 4 · 4 credits · 1 day · from R12,800 per delegate
Basic Business Calculations And Financial Mathematics Training — US 117887 · NQF 2 · 5 credits · 2 days · from R17,800 per delegate
Break Bulk Packing and Labelling of Stock — US 258175 · NQF 2 · 8 credits · 5 days · from R29,600 per delegate
Business Information Flow Control — US 254595 · NQF 4 · 8 credits · 5 days · from R29,600 per delegate
Buying and Planning Functions in Wholesale and Retail — US 252276 · NQF 5 · 5 credits · 2 days · from R17,800 per delegate
Buying Merchandise for Wholesale and Retail Outlets — US 252271 · NQF 5 · 15 credits · 12 days · from R44,800 per delegate
Clean And Maintain Premises And Equipment Training — US 119957 · NQF 3 · 5 credits · 2 days · from R17,800 per delegate

Wholesale and Retail Training Courses — SAQA, SETA and QCTO Accredited and Aligned