The purpose of this qualification is to develop the educational knowledge and skills of lecturers and other education practitioners who are discipline experts, but may not have been formally exposed to the theory and practice of teaching and learning at higher education level or who are seeking a deeper understanding of this theory and practice. Students should develop a solid grounding in existing theory, and be able to refine their own philosophy of education which they may then implement through sound curriculum design and development practices. This includes an understanding of the legislation, policies and structures that govern the higher education environment, leadership practices, and management competencies. The programme facilitates critical thinking culminating in graduates who will promote quality teaching and learning in the higher education market. In this way, the qualification provides for continuous professional development of practising lecturer.

Available at The IIE  and IIE Rosebank College

​The purpose of this qualification is to equip individuals from varied fields with the knowledge and skills to plan and design engaging and user-centred learning experiences. This qualification focuses on the planning and design of learning experiences and journeys, the selection of suitable technologies, media, and tools, and using multidisciplinary teams in the development and delivery of such learning experiences.

This qualification encompasses learning and design theories and principles, as well as design-thinking and accessible experiential user-centred design approaches. Students will independently plan and design learning solutions that integrate different technologies and approaches, which include face-to-face, online systems, blended learning, and emerging technologies in different contexts such as formal education, short courses and the corporate sector within the broad education landscape and frameworks.

Available at IIE Vega School

The purpose of this initial teacher education qualification is to promote access to higher education and to qualify students to become Intermediate Phase teachers. 

The 4-year professional teaching qualification in Intermediate Phase Teaching will develop Intermediate Phase classroom teachers with the knowledge, skills and applied competencies identified as critical to enter the world of work as beginner teachers in order to teach learners from Grades 4 to 7. Specifically, The IIE B.Ed in IP Teaching will provide candidates with specialisation linked to this phase of teaching along with competence in subject matter knowledge, and the integration of all types of learning associated with the acquisition, integration and application of knowledge for teaching purposes within the South African context (DHET, 2011: 8). 

This 4-year degree is structured in accordance with the new Minimum Requirements for Teacher Education Qualifications (July 2011). It is also aligned to the new HEQSF guidelines and will provide students with the knowledge, skills and applied competencies identified to be critical for teaching at this level. Graduates will be well-prepared with insight and skills that are both employable and relevant to further specialisation study in support of the principles of life-long learning.

Available at IIE Rosebank College and IIE Varsity College