FPD Courses Offered in 2025

List of Foundation for Professional Development (FPD) Courses Offered in 2025. In the 2025 application, the FPD has outlined the various courses that students can take. These courses are well-structured and guided to help students reach their maximum academic and professional potential. The FPD Courses provide not only academic knowledge but also foster personal growth and critical thinking. The choice of courses plays a pivotal role in shaping an individual’s career path and worldview. In this article, we will delve into a curated list of FPD Courses that go beyond traditional boundaries, offering unique perspectives and preparing students to tackle the challenges of the modern world.

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Lists of Foundation for Professional Development (FPD) Courses Offered in 2025

List of FPD Short Courses

FPD provides students the opportunity to receive training by offering numerous formal registered qualifications and short courses from our Business School, School of Health Sciences, School of Education. School of Nursing, Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness School and School of Information Technology. Our courses are available in Distance, Contact Tuition and E-Learning format to ensure that the education needs of all learners seeking to expand their academic or professional horizons are met.

Adherence Counselling Short Course ( eLearning )
Basic Abdominal and Pelvic Ultrasound short course ( Online and Classroom )
Basic Airborne Infection Prevention and Control Short Course ( eLearning )
Basic Obstetrics and Gynaecology Ultrasound Short Course ( Online and Classroom )
Batho Pele Principles short course ( eLearning )
Biostatistics Short course ( eLearning )
Business Ethics in the Workplace Short Course ( eLearning )
Clinical Communication Short Course ( eLearning )
Clinical Management of Cardio and Common Vascular Disease Short Course ( eLearning )
Clinical Management of Mental Health Short Course ( eLearning )
Clinical Management of Metabolic Syndrome Short Course ( eLearning )
Clinical Management of Respiratory Disease Short Course ( eLearning )
Clinical Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections ( eLearning )
Contraceptive and Fertility Planning Short Course ( Classroom )
CPD/CME Package in Global Health ( eLearning )
CPD/CME Package in International Ethics Professionalism and Human Rights ( eLearning )
CPD/CME Package in International Public Health ( eLearning )
Diabetes: Optimizing Patient Outcomes Short Course ( Online and Classroom )
Disaster Management and Emergency Planning Short course ( eLearning )
Emergency Medicine Short Course ( Online and Classroom )
Evaluation of Permanent Medical Impairment Rating (Based on AMA-6th Edition) Short Course ( eLearning )
Evaluation of Permanent Medical Impairment Rating (Based on AMA-6th Edition) Short Course ( Classroom )
Gender Based Violence in Community Health Settings ( eLearning )
General Practitioner (GP) Focused Ultrasound Short Course ( Online and Classroom )
Health Economics Short Course ( eLearning )
HIV Testing and Rapid Test Quality Improvement Initiative (RTQII) ( Classroom )
HIV Testing Services short course ( eLearning )
ICD – 10 Coding for Healthcare Professionals Short Course ( eLearning )
ICD – 10 Coding for Non-Healthcare Professionals Short Course ( eLearning )
Infection Control for Health Care Facilities Short Course ( eLearning )
Integrated Case Management and ICD10 Coding Short Course ( Classroom )
Introduction to Epidemiology Short course ( eLearning )
Introduction to Palliative Care Short Course ( eLearning )
Introduction to Strategic Procurement ( eLearning )
Law and Ethics for Nurses Short Course ( eLearning )
Lecturing Methods MasterClass Short Course ( Classroom )
MasterClass on Critical Thinking ( Classroom )
Medical Ethics Short Course ( eLearning )
Medical Terminology and Anatomy for non-healthcare Professionals Short Course ( eLearning )
Mental Health Emergencies Suicide Prevention Short Course ( eLearning )
Mental Health for the Nurse Short Course ( eLearning )
Mentally Resilient Workforce ( Classroom )
Monitoring and Evaluation in the PEPFAR Environment short course ( eLearning )
Monitoring and Evaluation Short Course ( Classroom )
Monitoring and Evaluation Short Course ( eLearning )
Nurse Initiated Management of Anti-Retroviral Therapy (NIMART) Short Course ( Classroom )
Nurse Initiated Management of Art (NIMART) – Refresher Short Course ( eLearning )
Nurse Initiated Management of Nurse Initiated Art (NIMART) Short Course ( eLearning )
Nurse Mentorship Short Course ( eLearning )
Persuasive Business Proposal Writing Short course ( eLearning )
POCUS eFAST ( Classroom )
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for Healthcare Professionals Short course ( eLearning )
Preparing Abstracts, Presentations, and Journal Writing ( Classroom )
Professional Ethics In The Healthcare Enviroment ( eLearning )
Project Management short course ( eLearning )
Project Management short course ( Classroom )
Rational use of Antibiotics Short course ( eLearning )
Research Methodology Short Course ( eLearning )
Scientific Peer Review Short Course ( eLearning )
Strategic Marketing Short Course ( eLearning )
The South African Legal System, Health Law and Human Rights Short Course ( eLearning )
Tuberculosis for Healthcare Professionals Short course ( eLearning )
Tuberculosis for Non-Professionals short course ( eLearning )
Waste Management for Healthcare Facilities Short Course ( eLearning )
Wellness in the Workplace short course ( eLearning )
Wound Care for the Diabetic Patient Short Course ( eLearning )
Woundcare Short Course (Classroom)

List of FPD Graduate Courses

The Foundation for Professional Development (FPD) offers private higher education for individuals seeking to enhance their skills, broaden their knowledge, and advance their careers with a variety of comprehensive qualification and international programme offerings to choose from.

FPD qualifications and programmes are designed to empower participants with the expertise and credentials they need to excel in their chosen fields. Whether you are looking to gain a competitive edge in your current job, switch careers, or simply expand your horizons, we offer a range of options tailored to meet your specific goals.

The Foundation for Professional Development is registered as a Private Higher Education Institution in terms of section 54(1)(c) of the Higher Education Act, 1997 and regulation 16(4)(a) of the Regulations for the Registration of Private Higher Education Institutions, 2002, Registration Certificate No. 2002/HE07/013. Our qualifications are accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE), and registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NGF) by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

Advanced Certificate in Health Management (NQF 6) ( Online and Classroom )
Advanced Certificate in Management (NQF 6) ( Online and Classroom )
Advanced Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation (NQF 6) ( Online and Classroom )
Advanced Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine (NQF 7) ( Online and Classroom )
Alliance Manchester Business school Advanced Management Programme ( Online and Classroom )
FPD/Yale Advanced Health Management Programme ( Online and Classroom )
Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education (NQF 5) ( eLearning )
Higher Certificate in Management (NQF 5) ( eLearning )
Higher Certificate in Management (NQF 5) ( Online and Classroom )
Higher Certificate in Practice Management (NQF 5) ( Online and Classroom )
Master of Public Health Degree (NQF 9) ( eLearning )
Postgraduate Diploma in Distance Higher Education (NQF 8) ( eLearning )
Postgraduate Diploma in General Practice (NQF 8) ( eLearning )
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Professions Education and Leadership ( eLearning )

List of FPD Free Courses

Research Grant Proposal Writing Short Course ( eLearning )
Telemedicine for Specialist Medical Practices for Support Staff ( eLearning )
Telemedicine for Specialist Medical Practices: for Clinicians ( eLearning )

FPD Courses are more than just a means to an end of academic excellence, they are opportunities for personal growth. The FPD Courses mentioned above transcend traditional academic boundaries, offering students a chance to engage with timeless ideas, diverse cultures, pressing global issues, and essential skills. These courses not only prepare students for their chosen careers but also shape them into well-rounded individuals ready to navigate the complexities of the world.