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SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE

123397 – Evaluate learning interventions

LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT

2026-06-30

CERTIFICATE VALIDITY

The certificate does not expire.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
From 1 July, the new QCTO qualifications will replace this SAQA unit standard.
QCTO qualifications are generally more expensive and take longer to complete.
Learners are strongly encouraged to complete the SAQA unit standard route before the enrolment cut-off date.

DURATION

ZOOM (Blended Learning) – ±2 days online, with scheduled live sessions facilitated by an experienced facilitator.

eLearning – Fully online and self-paced. You may start, pause, and resume at any time.
Learning is primarily video-based with structured activities and assignment submissions.
When completed part-time, most learners complete this programme within 5–7 days.

CERTIFICATE | SETA STATEMENT OF RESULTS

TrainYouCan continuously submits verification requests to the ETDP SETA.
Turnaround times depend on ETDP SETA availability and may range from 6 weeks to 4 months.

ABOUT THIS COURSE

TRAINYOUCAN


(ETDP SETA) Accredited Training Network and its members are committed to complying with all ETQA requirements as stipulated by SAQA.

This unit standard equips learners with the skills to evaluate learning interventions in a structured,
objective, and outcomes-based manner. It is essential for ensuring that training programmes are effective,
relevant, and aligned to organisational and learner needs.

The course focuses on evaluating learning design, delivery, learner performance, and impact,
enabling practitioners to make evidence-based recommendations for improvement.

The qualifying learner is capable of:

1. Planning and preparing for the evaluation of learning interventions;
2. Collecting relevant evaluation data from multiple sources;
3. Analysing learning effectiveness and learner performance;
4. Evaluating alignment between learning outcomes, delivery, and assessment;
5. Reporting evaluation findings and recommendations;
6. Contributing to continuous improvement of learning programmes.

COURSE SUMMARY

In particular, people credited with this unit standard are able to:

1. Evaluate learning interventions against planned outcomes, learner needs, and organisational objectives.
2. Collect and analyse data using feedback tools, learner results, observations, and reports.
3. Identify strengths and gaps in learning design, facilitation, and assessment.
4. Communicate findings effectively through structured evaluation reports.
5. Use technology to gather, analyse, and present evaluation data.
6. Understand learning as part of an interrelated system linking learners, facilitators, organisations, and outcomes.

Note: Any person wishing to offer accredited training or evaluation services may only do so with a valid
SOR (Statement of Results) issued by the ETDP SETA.
No other certificate may be used, even if it reflects the same unit standard.

ENROLMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Learners must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Experience in training, facilitation, HR, or learning development is recommended.
• Basic computer literacy is required for online learning.

Basically, you must be able to read and write in English!

METHODS OF LEARNING

This course is offered through:

• eLearning – Self-paced online learning with videos, examples, and assignment-based evidence submission.
  Ideal for learners who require flexibility.
• ZOOM (Blended Learning) – Live online sessions with a facilitator on scheduled dates, combined with
  independent evaluation activities and portfolio submission between sessions.

How eLearning works: You receive access to the learning platform, complete evaluation activities at your own pace,
and submit evidence online for assessment and feedback.

How ZOOM blended learning works: You attend scheduled interactive sessions where the facilitator guides you
through evaluation methods, followed by independent work and submission between sessions.

BOOKINGS

CURRENTLY, THIS COURSE IS OFFERED VIA eLEARNING AND ZOOM ONLY

BOOKINGS: Book online through our booking site here.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS COURSE

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE “EVALUATE LEARNING” COURSE

• 1. Facilitators and trainers
  2. Assessors and moderators
  3. Training managers and training administrators
  4. HR and Learning & Development practitioners
  5. Skills Development Facilitators (SDFs)
  6. Training providers and quality assurance staff
  7. Consultants involved in learning and performance improvement

BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE

• Improve training quality: Measure what works and identify areas for improvement.
• Compliance-ready: Supports ETQA, SETA, and internal quality assurance requirements.
• Data-driven decisions: Strengthen reporting and accountability for training investments.
• Highly transferable skill: Evaluation skills apply across education, corporate, and public sectors.
• Cost and time savings: Complete SAQA unit standards before the QCTO transition.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

• This unit standard supports roles focused on training quality, improvement, and impact measurement, including:
  • Learning & Development Practitioner
  • Training Quality Assurance Officer
  • Training Manager
  • Skills Development Facilitator
  • Training Consultant
  • Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer

  Conclusion

  Evaluating learning interventions is critical to ensuring meaningful skills development.
  This course equips you with recognised competence to assess impact, improve learning quality,
  and support evidence-based training decisions in a wide range of sectors.