Empowering individuals through professional development and skills training.
We envision provide world class Learning and Development Solutions
Providing World Class Learning
PETRA INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT (Pty) Ltd (PID) specialises in Education and Training. It was conceived as a vehicle to utilise empowerment initiatives, add value and transformation in the working environments of both the public and private sectors. The Company has been in existence since 2009 and has vast experience in Education and Training.
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Our Core Values
Empowering South Africa through professional development and skills excellence.
Transformation
We drive meaningful change in South Africa's workforce by delivering training solutions that address real-world challenges and create lasting impact in both public and private sectors.
People First
Every learner deserves quality education. We prioritize individual growth, building confidence and capability through personalized learning experiences that unlock potential.
Excellence
With over 15 years of experience since 2009, we maintain world-class standards in training delivery, continuously innovating our programs to meet evolving industry demands.
Partnership
We collaborate with leading institutions, SETAs, and industry partners to ensure our training programs align with national qualifications and deliver recognized, career-advancing certifications.
These values guide everything we do, from program development to learner support, ensuring that Petra Institute remains a trusted partner in South Africa's skills development journey.
Our mission
Committed to Excellence Since Our Founding
Petra Institute of Development (Pty) Ltd mission is to focus on market expertise and professional excellence, we aim to maximise organisational and individual potential by offering leading innovative learning solutions.
Today, we offer a comprehensive range of professional short courses, skills & learning programs designed to improve productivity in governments, non-governmental organisations, and the private sector. Our programs are carefully crafted to meet the evolving needs of South African businesses and institutions.
Our vision
World class standards in training delivery.
Social activism through instilling assertiveness, self-esteem, problem-solving and motivating learners to higher levels of productivity during learning interventions.
People first.
Improvement of people through knowledge and capacity building.
4,900+
Students Trained
400+
Learning Programs
39+
Accreditations