EARN UP TO 200 CPTD POINTS ONLINE
From your home. At your pace. Automatically registered with SACE.
24-Hour Access
SACE-Accredited
Work From Home
Maintain Your Own Pace
Automatic Points Registration With SACE
“Those people who develop the ability to continuously acquire new and better forms of knowledge that they can apply to their work and to their lives will be the movers and shakers in our society for the indefinite future.”
– Confucius
WHAT YOU GET FROM US
All of our courses are endorsed by SACE and contribute toward Level 3 CPTD points.
The SACE-accredited course content includes research, knowledge, and many years of experience. They are presented in video format to make your learning process easy and convenient.
Our system also enables us to track your progress and provide SACE with updated monthly reports about your completed CPTD activities.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Yes. CPTD-Online is accredited by the South African Council for Educators (SACE) under provider registration numbers PR 13378 and PR 13291 (valid until 11 July 2028). All courses are SACE-endorsed and count towards your official CPTD points.
CPTD-Online courses don’t just focus on classroom skills. We also offer knowledge on financial, personal, and community topics to support holistic teacher development.
Yes. Our platform allows 24-hour access, so you can complete courses whenever it suits you, without leaving your classroom. Each course is divided into four 30-minute sections, which can be completed at different times.
Normal access to the CPTD-Online platform is R2,750 (excl. VAT) per teacher per year. However, many teachers qualify for Sponsored Professional Development, where access is free thanks to CPTD-Online’s partners.
Any teacher in South Africa with a valid SACE registration number who selects Yes to the sponsorship option on the CPTD-Online sponsorship form could qualify for sponsored access.
To register you’ll need your:
- Full name & surname
- Contact details (email, phone, school)
- SACE registration number
- South African ID number & maiden name (for verification)
This information is POPIA-protected and only used to support your professional development.
Teachers may register individually. School registration is not required, although schools are welcome to partner with us for group access.
Yes. All CPTD points you earn on our platform are automatically submitted to SACE on your behalf. You don’t need to upload or track them manually, but you do get a Certificate of Completion if you want to.
No. Submission of CPTD points to SACE is included in your CPTD-Online membership or sponsorship. There are no hidden fees.
According to the South African Council for Educators Act, 2000 (Act No. 31 of 2000), all registered teachers are required to earn 150 CPTD points in every three-year cycle. Not meeting this requirement may lead to disciplinary measures by SACE.
CPTD-Online fully complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA). Your information is processed only for professional development purposes and SACE submissions. It is never sold or shared with unauthorised third parties.

