SDI Training’s programme portfolio is organised across eight sector tracks, each containing three to five named programmes aligned to the specific buyers, challenges, and accreditation pathways in that sector. Every programme is instructor-led, sector-specific, and built around a named curriculum with measurable outcomes. Filter by track, format, or accreditation to find your starting point.

Sector tracks

Each sector track below contains 3-5 named programmes. Click any track to view the programmes, next cohort dates, and accreditation pathway.

01 · Public Sector Reform

• AI for Public Sector Leaders (5-day executive intensive)
• Service Delivery Reform & Citizen-Centred Design (3 days)
• Monitoring & Evaluation for Government (4 days)
• Public Finance & IPSAS for Reform Units (3 days)
• Stakeholder Engagement & Political Navigation (3 days)

02 · Financial Institutions

• Central Bank Leadership Programme (5 days)
• IPSAS & IFRS Conversion (4 days)
• Risk Management & Supervision (4 days)
• FinTech Regulation & Digital Currency Policy (3 days)

03 · Development Partners

• Donor-Funded Programme Management (5 days)
• Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (3 days)
• Train-the-Trainer Intensive (4 days)
• Adaptive Programme Leadership (6 weeks blended)
• Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships (3 days)

04 · Healthcare Systems

• Health Administration & Systems Leadership (4 days)
• Supply Chain for Health Programmes (3 days)
• Digital Health Leadership (3 days)

05 · Education Leadership

• Higher Education Leadership (5 days)
• Institutional Excellence & Quality Assurance (3 days)
• Academic Governance & Council Effectiveness (3 days)

06 · Energy & Mining

• ESG for Extractive Industries (4 days)
• Contract Negotiation & Sovereign Terms (3 days)
• Community Engagement & Social Licence (3 days)
• Governance for State-Owned Enterprises (4 days)

07 · Agriculture & Food Security

• Agri-Business Management (4 days)
• Cooperative & SACCO Management (3 days)
• Food Security Policy & Programming (3 days)
• Rural Development & Livelihoods (3 days)

08 · Telecoms & Digital

• AI Governance for Regulators (3 days)
• Cybersecurity Leadership (4 days)
• Data Protection & POPIA Compliance (3 days)
• Digital Regulation & Market Competition (3 days)

Delivery formats

Every SDI programme is available in at least two of the four formats below. Public cohort dates are listed on each programme page; in-house delivery is available for any programme with 12+ delegates.

• In-class · public scheduled — Individual delegates from multiple organisations. Cohort size 12-24. Held at SDI venues across Johannesburg, Cape Town, Nairobi, and Accra.
• Online · live cohort — Geographically distributed delegates. Cohort size 12-18. Live instructor-led delivery via Zoom with breakout rooms and peer coaching.
• In-house · on-site — Single organisation, 12+ delegates, curriculum tailored to your context. SDI delivers at your offices or a chosen venue.
• On-demand · self-paced — Foundational content for asynchronous learning. Annual access licence per delegate. Available on selected programmes from Q2 2027.

Accreditation pathways

Each programme carries CPD points recognised by the relevant professional body (SAICE, PMI, ACCA, CIPS) and aligns to SETA unit standards where applicable. See our Accreditations & Affiliations page for the full accreditation roadmap and verification process.

Need a tailored programme?

Bring any of these programmes in-house for 12+ delegates, or commission a fully bespoke curriculum tailored to your sector, team profile, and capability goals. Indicative quotes are issued within 48 hours. Contact our team to start the conversation.