Forvis Mazars
Institute of DevelopmentSkills programmes

About the Institute

Connecting young talent to the digital economy.

The Forvis Mazars Institute of Development gives young South Africans a route from study into work. Accredited qualifications are combined with real workplace experience, with a focus on data analytics and emerging technology roles, where entry to the job market is hardest. Our purpose is to develop qualified digital talent and match it to business demand.

Upskilling graduates

See the Institute’s graduate upskilling story.

Building skills for opportunity

Our approach

Practical, blended learning designed and facilitated by people with years of industry experience, so that what learners practise in training is what they do at work.

How we help

  • Technology-led qualifications and work experience
  • Digital and technical skills development
  • Bespoke training for scarce skills
  • Socio-economic skills impact projects
  • Matching skills supply to employer demand
  • Youth empowerment and job creation

Accredited and recognised

A fully accredited Skills Development Provider, recognised by MICT SETA and the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO), with training aligned to South Africa’s digital economy goals.

Digital skills pathways

Data & business analyticsArtificial intelligenceCybersecuritySoftware developmentDigital content developmentCloud computingInternet of ThingsIT support

Employers can also commission tailored training to build their own digital talent pipeline.

Interested in joining a programme?

Explore current programme listings and send a short expression of interest. This is not an application or guarantee of placement. We do not ask for identity documents, race, or date of birth at this stage.

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