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Training Workshops For Mediators Of The Basic Concepts Programme

Training workshops for mediators of the Basic Concepts Programme© are open to educators, educational therapists and parents. Training is of a high standard and fully equips participants to implement the BCP within a supportive framework. Much of the training is experiential, utilising methodologies such as group work, learner demonstrations and role-playing.

We have recently started to provide live virtual training opportunities that are in keeping with our high-quality training philosophy. Click here to express an interest in our live virtual training courses.

See below for more information about forthcoming courses.

Distance Online Training

BC Online Training: Introductory -Part 1

BC Online Training:  Mediator Training - Part 2

In this course, participants are provided with a detailed overview of the Basic Concepts Programme (BCP) and its main components. The participants are exposed to the rationale and main theoretical principles of the programme.  The importance of developing a higher-order language for learning is discussed as well as its relationship to the child's conceptual and cognitive development. Participants will also be given detailed information on how to build on their knowledge beyond the course and how to become a mediator of the Basic Concepts Programme.

Build Your Own Training

Institutions and private groups of 5 or more can build their own training to become mediators of the Basic Concepts Programme©. This allows the flexibility to build a unique training focusing on the needs of the institution or group. The training is offered in a face to face or virtual format.

Become a Certified Mediator

The course is open only for trained mediators of the BCP. While the certified mediator course might vary in format and length, the course aims to support new mediators to take the first step at implementing the programme. Work with learners is submitted before the support sessions which can be conducted in an individual or a group format. The training is offered in a face to face or virtual format.

Mentor Training

Learn how to support BCP mediators implementing the programme for the first time. The training is only open to certified mediators of the BCP and is offered in a face to face or virtual format.

Upcoming training

10 January 2026
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02 February 2026 to 06 February 2026

Main activities for Term 1 (2026):

16 March 2026 to 20 March 2026

Main activities for Term 1 (2026):

14 April 2026

Embark on an immersive learning journey with our Basic Concepts Programme (BCP) Online Training! 

15 April 2026

Embark on an immersive learning journey with our Basic Concepts Programme (BCP) Online Training! 

23 April 2026

Embark on an immersive learning journey with our Basic Concepts Programme (BCP) Online Training! 

30 April 2026

Embark on an immersive learning journey with our Basic Concepts Programme (BCP) Online Training! 

07 May 2026

Embark on an immersive learning journey with our Basic Concepts Programme (BCP) Online Training! 

14 May 2026

Embark on an immersive learning journey with our Basic Concepts Programme (BCP) Online Training! 

21 May 2026

Embark on an immersive learning journey with our Basic Concepts Programme (BCP) Online Training! 

Good work, keep it up and do the same for my colleagues. This work could help save the children of South Africa … and give them hope for a better future.

Metro South Education District: Teacher Training (February, 2014)
Metro South Education District

Strategies to help teachers to support learners to think, as well as thinking about how thinking occurs and what the gaps might be.

Open Public Training, Cape Town (2013)
BCP Short Course, UCT (June 2013)

My concern about my learners’ language barriers and how to overcome these barriers has been solved for me.

Metro Central Training: Western Cape Education Department (October, 2015)

I learned a new language to use with my learners.

Metro Central: Training, October 2014

The sessions were clear, informative, exciting, well presented, practical, logical and relevant to the context of teaching young learners.

Metro Central, October 2013

This was a fruitful, educational, informative, empowering, enjoyable, helpful, superb, well-planned, and inspiring experience.

Metro South Education District: Teacher Training, May 2014