Welcome to the Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) programme of the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) at the North-West University.

A range of educational and professional development opportunities are offered in various formats. These opportunities are identified for the further advancement of NWU academics (for Teaching & Learning) and professional staff, in acquiring knowledge, skills and competence, to ensure professional roles are carried out with confidence.

The following staff development opportunities are available at NWU:

• CTL Induction Programme for Academics​ click here 
• Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) ​
• Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) click here ​
• Teaching Awards click here
• Teaching & Learning Conferences click here

Continuous Professional Learning (CPL)​, Your pathway to continuous professional growth!​

CPL Opportunities are available across the academic career trajectory.​

CTL provides various CPL opportunities over multiple modes of delivery to fit your learning needs and schedule.

CTL recognises your participation in non-certificate-bearing CPL opportunities in the form of a digital badge. 

CPL invites you to register for:​

• Workshops and Webinars (CPL Calendar) click here 
• Downloadable PDF to see all the CPL opportunities in one glance (Live Canva link)​
• Online courses (Link to a separate Live Canva link that explains the online platforms)​
  • Online learning allows you to access materials at your own pace and time. This is particularly valuable with busy schedules and if you cannot commit to the fixed times and locations of in-person workshops or webinars.
  • OLC (Link to a separate Live Canva link that explains the online platforms)
    • OLC provides various self-paced asynchronous online learning opportunities (OLC Courses, Workshop pass + OLC Microlearning Libraries Self-Paced Courses) over multiple timeframes to fit your learning needs and schedule.
  • Coursera (Link to a separate Live Canva link that explains the online platforms)
    • Coursera provides various self-paced asynchronous online learning opportunities (Guided Projects, Courses, Projects and Specialisations) over multiple timeframes to fit your learning needs and schedule.
  • Epigeum (Link to a separate Live Canva link that explains the online platforms)
    • Epigeum provides two self-paced online learning opportunities (University Teaching: Core Skills and Blended Learning).
• AI Training click here 
  • Courses
  • Webinars
  • Workshops 
  • Symposia
  • Lunch and Learn sessions
• Academic Integrity training click here 
  • 4 Webinars – LibCal Links & Dates 
    • 12 February 2025
    • 23 April 2025
    • 16 July 2025
    • 15 October 2025
  • Short course

For any questions about Teaching & Learning Professional Development at NWU, please reach out to Retha Serfontein and CC Jean Viljoen.

Click here to register for our CPL opportunities

Quick links ​

• IT Training​
• Library training​
• Research (Link to training) Amanda Koto ​
• NWU Staff registration for Records Management Training​
• Records Management

Click here to access your CPL Digital Badges

 

Ms Senwelo Leepo
Administrative Assistant
Email requests only
24861413@nwu.ac.za
Building A3, Office G68
Mahikeng Campus

 

Mr Jean Viljoen
Administrative Assistant
018 285 2110
23415878@nwu.ac.za
Building C1, Office 236
Potchefstroom Campus