NQF Level 4
Credits: 7
Duration: 5 Days
Purpose of the Course
The Political School Course is a dynamic skills development programme designed to strengthen political awareness, leadership capability, and strategic thinking among worker representatives, community leaders, and activists.
The course introduces participants to South Africa’s political and economic landscape, the history of the labour movement, and the principles of ethical, transformative leadership needed to advance democratic participation and social justice.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
- Explain the historical and political foundations of the South African labour and democratic movement.
- Analyse the relationship between politics, the economy, and society.
- Understand the role of ideology, class, race, and gender in shaping political life.
- Demonstrate ethical leadership within worker and community structures.
- Apply political education to real-world organisational and community challenges.
- Develop strategies for civic engagement and social transformation.
Who should attend?
- Trade-union, community, and civil-society activists
- Emerging leaders and organisers
- Youth and women leaders interested in political engagement
- Individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of social and economic transformation
