CTU Training Solutions – 2026 Learnership Programme Overview
✅ What the Learnership Is
- CTU defines a learnership as “a structured learning programme that combines theoretical knowledge and practical skills training, leading to a nationally recognised qualification.” (CTU Training Solutions)
- Typical structure: about 12 months combining in-class (or online/blended) theory + workplace/practical exposure. (CTU Training Solutions)
- CTU offers registered learnerships up to NQF Level 6 (for example in ICT, Business, Contact Centre qualifications) (CTU Career)
- Training is instructor-led (not purely self-study) and uses structured schedules. (CTU Training Solutions)
🎯 What You Could Gain (Especially Relevant to You)
- Real workplace experience + qualification: Since you’re applying for a call-centre agent position, a learnership with a “contact centre qualification” component could strengthen your CV. CTU mentions “Contact Centre Qualifications” among their learnership offerings. (CTU Career)
- Skills aligned with current job market: CTU emphasizes “industry-relevant content” and “real skills for real careers” – that’s key. (CTU Training Solutions)
- Flexibility: Some of CTU’s programs include blended learning (online + in-person) which may help you balance study (crime prevention at Unisa) and the learnership. (CTU Training Solutions)
- Nationally recognised qualification: Completing the learnership gives you a formal credential which boosts employability.
📝 Typical Eligibility & Requirements
From CTU’s FAQ and listings:
- Age: Often 18 – 35 years (for many learnerships). (CTU Training Solutions)
- Must have valid South African ID. (CTU Career)
- Minimum education: Many require a Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent. Some may have additional criteria depending on the qualification. (CTU Training Solutions)
- Some opportunities may require access to stable internet / device (especially if blended/online) – e.g., CTU’s “online learnership” option. (Relentless)
- Unemployed / seeking to upskill: Many learnerships target youth seeking entry into employment.
📅 Application Process & Timing
- CTU’s “February Intake 2026” registrations are already open for some qualifications. (CTU Training Solutions)
- For learnerships specifically: you submit CV (and other required documents) when the learnership opening is announced. CTU notes “learnerships are limited to schedule and availability and qualifying criteria”. (CTU Career)
- Ensure you have all your documents ready: certified ID copy, proof of residence, Matric certificate (if required). CTU’s listings mention such documentation. (Relentless)
- If you’re interested, set up alerts / check CTU’s careers or learnership page regularly so you don’t miss the cutoff.
📌 How This Fits Your Situation
- Since you are studying crime prevention, and applying for a call centre agent role at PPRA:
- A learnership with a Contact Centre / Business Administration focus would align closely with the job you’re applying for.
- The practical experience component (on-the-job) will give you real work context which employers like to see (especially in call centres).
- Holding a qualification from the learnership plus your Unisa studies will strengthen your profile.
- If you have to juggle your current studies, opt for a programme that offers flexible/blended learning.
- However: check whether the specific learnership allows participants who are also studying elsewhere (like your Unisa programme) and whether the time-commitment is feasible.
⚠️ Things to Check / Questions to Ask
- Stipend or allowance: Does the learning contract include a stipend? Some listings mention stipends (CTU’s online learnership listing mentions “monthly stipend of R2 000” on Relentless listing) (Relentless)
- Confirm amount, when paid, and conditions.
- Host employer / workplace experience: Where will the practical component be? Which companies? What role will you play?
- Qualification level & field: Is the learnership specifically for the field you want (call centre / business / contact centre)? What NQF level? How will it help with your role at PPRA?
- Time and commitment: Can you manage with your Unisa studies simultaneously? Will the schedule conflict?
- Employment outcome: Does completing the learnership guarantee job placement? (Often it does not guarantee employment).
- Accreditation: Ensure the learnership is registered and the qualification is recognised. CTU says they are accredited by relevant bodies. (CTU Training Solutions)
- Closing date: Many learnerships are competitive. Apply early and make sure all documents are correct.
- Location: Where is the campus/host placement? Are you comfortable commuting or does it allow remote/online?
- Contract obligations: Understand your obligations during the learnership (hours, placement, rules) and after (employer expectations, etc.).
🔍 Next Steps for You
- Visit CTU’s learnership page (for example: “Learnerships” section on their website) to see exactly which learnerships are open for 2026 and in what fields. (CTU Career)
- Identify the ones that match “contact centre / business administration / call centre” background or your interest.
- Prepare your CV, ID copy, Matric certificate, proof of residence, and any other documents (unemployment affidavit if required).
- Apply as soon as you see an opportunity open. Follow up with CTU’s careers-or-learnerships email/contact.
- In your application, highlight your current Unisa study in Crime Prevention and your interest in call centre work at PPRA — show how the learnership will enhance your employability in that space.
- Continue your Unisa studies and check the schedule of the learnership to make sure you can manage both.
- Check funding/stipend options and clarify whether attendance is full-time or part-time/blended (which might help given your existing study commitments).
If you like, I can check specific 2026 learnerships at CTU that are relevant to call-centre / business administration / contact centre and send you a list with deadlines + direct links. Would you like me to find those for you?
