Learn. Grow. Advance Your Professional Skills.
Welcome to the AYFT School of Continuing Professional Development, a professional learning initiative of Action for Youth Foundation Trust, designed to equip individuals with practical knowledge, relevant skills and competencies for personal and professional development.
We provide accessible, flexible and knowledge-driven learning opportunities across different professional and development fields. Through structured online courses, assessments and continuing learning programs, we support individuals seeking to strengthen their expertise, improve their practice and remain informed about emerging developments in their areas of work.
Learn at your own pace. Build your capacity. Make a difference.
Who We Are
AYFT School of Continuing Professional Development is a professional education and capacity-development initiative established by Action for Youth Foundation Trust, a Zimbabwean youth-led community-based organization committed to improving the lives and living standards of young people through health access, climate resilience and civic engagement.
We exist primarily to expand access to continuous learning and professional development by providing structured educational opportunities to individuals, practitioners, volunteers, community workers, students and professionals who wish to acquire new knowledge and strengthen their existing competencies.
As professional environments, community needs and development priorities continue to evolve, individuals must continuously update their knowledge and practical skills. Our School provides an accessible learning environment where participants can pursue relevant training and apply what they learn in their respective professional and community settings.
“Our approach combines accessible digital learning, structured course materials, assessments and practical knowledge development to promote lifelong learning.”
What Is a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program?
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) refers to the ongoing process through which individuals maintain, improve and expand their professional knowledge, practical skills and competencies throughout their working lives.
CPD courses recognizes that professional growth is a continuous process. Initial academic qualifications and professional training provide an important foundation, but changing technologies, new research, emerging policies and evolving workplace demands make continuous learning necessary. A CPD programs provides structured learning opportunities that help participants remain informed, improve their professional practice and develop competencies relevant to their responsibilities.
Our CPD programs are designed to provide accessible learning opportunities across relevant professional, social-development and community-based fields. Learners engage with structured course content and may be required to complete assessments to demonstrate their understanding of the subject.
“CPD is therefore not simply about obtaining a certificate. It is about continuously developing the knowledge, skills and professional attitudes needed to perform effectively and responsibly.”
Our Learning Approach
Flexible learning. Practical knowledge. Continuous development.
AYFT School of Continuing Professional Development embraces a flexible digital learning approach that enables participants to access learning materials at their convenience.
Our learning approach include:
Online self-paced courses that allow learners to study according to their schedules.
Structured modules and submodules that organize learning into manageable topics.
Reading materials and educational notes that support knowledge acquisition.
“CPD Certificates can be awarded to participants who attain at least 8 points per each assessment.“
Our learning environment is designed to support individuals with different educational and professional backgrounds while encouraging independent learning and continuous improvement.
Who Can Enroll?
Our programs are intended for individuals who want to strengthen their knowledge, acquire new competencies or improve their professional and community-based practice.
Depending on the requirements of an individual course, eligible learners may include students, recent graduates, community development practitioners, youth workers, youth leaders, non-governmental organization staff and volunteers, health and social-service workers, teachers, trainers and educators, project officers and program coordinators, individuals seeking personal and professional development.
Some courses may have specific entry requirements. Applicants are encouraged to review the course description before enrolling.
Our Commitment
We aim to provide learning opportunities that are relevant to contemporary professional and community-development needs. We value quality educational content, learner engagement, accountability and continuous improvement.
Our long-term vision is to build a trusted learning platform that contributes to a more knowledgeable, skilled and empowered workforce while supporting the sustainability of community-led development initiatives in Zimbabwe.
F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions
The School operates as an initiative of Action for Youth Foundation Trust and is not a separately registered legal entity. The Foundation is registered with the Master of the High Court under Deed Number MA1056/2021.
Not necessarily. Entry requirements depend on the specific course. Some programs may be suitable for beginners while others may require previous academic, professional or practical experience.
We provide online learning opportunities through its learning management platform. Learners can access available course materials, complete learning activities and undertake assessments online, subject to the requirements of each course.
Self-paced courses allow learners to progress according to their availability and learning schedules. However, learners should observe any deadlines or course-specific requirements communicated by the School.
Upon completion and attain at least 80% per each module assessment, learners receives a CPD Certificate through their registered email with instructions on how to print.
Recognition and acceptance of CPD certificates depend on the requirements of individual professional councils, regulatory bodies, employers and institutions. Unless a specific course has been formally approved or accredited by a relevant authority, our certificates should be understood as certificates of course completion and not automatically as professional licences, statutory CPD credits or accredited academic qualifications.
Learners who require CPD points for professional renewal should confirm acceptance with their relevant professional regulatory body before enrolling..
Our CPD programmes are intended to support continuing learning and professional development. They should not be confused with university degrees, diplomas or other formal academic qualifications unless a particular programs is specifically offered and recognized under the relevant academic framework.
Yes. Learners may enroll in multiple courses, provided they meet the applicable requirements and follow the registration and payment procedures for each program.
Our Certificate Sample
