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Free Accredited PLAY Courses 2026: Earn 15 SACE CPD Credits and Boost Your Teaching Career

06 Feb 2026, 12:59

Free Accredited PLAY Courses 2026: Earn 15 SACE CPD Credits and Boost Your Teaching Career

The Power of Play: Free Accredited Online Courses for SA Educators & Parents

Endorsed by UNICEF, Cotlands, and The LEGO Foundation

Did you know that playing is one of the most powerful teaching tools available? PLAY SA is offering free, comprehensive online training modules designed to help you turn natural childhood behavior into academic success.

Whether you are a Grade R teacher looking for SACE CPD credits or a parent wanting to help your toddler reach developmental milestones, these courses provide practical, world-class instruction at no cost.

Why You Should Register Today:

  • ✅ 100% Free: No registration or course fees.
  • ✅ SACE Accredited: Earn 15 CPD credits per completed course.
  • ✅ Flexible Learning: Complete modules anytime, anywhere, on your phone or laptop.
  • ✅ Official Certification: Receive a certificate endorsed by the Department of Basic Education.

    • Courses Tailored to Every Age Group

    The training is divided into four specialized streams to ensure the content is relevant to the child's developmental stage:

    Birth - 2 Years
    Focuses on reaching early developmental milestones through sensory play.
    2 - 5 Years
    Practical lessons for language, communication, and early maths foundations.
    Grade R
    Laying the essential groundwork for a child's entire schooling career.
    Grade 1 - 3
    Learning aligned with CAPS to keep classrooms engaging and exciting.

    What Other Educators Are Saying

    "I have seen a big change in my classrooms. The children learn more through the power of play than sitting at the desk and writing their names over and over."
    — Soraya, Principal of two Day Cares

    How to Get Started (5 Simple Steps)

    1. Register: Create your free account on the PLAY SA portal.
  • Choose: Pick the course that matches your child's or students' age group.
  • Learn: Follow the theory and practical instruction at your own pace.
  • Implement: Use the helpful play-based ideas in your home or classroom.
  • Certify: Download your accredited certificate and boost your career.

    • Join over 790,000 teachers and parents today!

    This initiative is supported by the Department of Basic Education and international partners to ensure every South African child reaches their full potential.

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