CPD
CPD
The public or businesses that require the services of these professions can use the ATEAA platform to source appropriate, skilled members. The association provides references and reviews from other members that have used the services of a professional. Members receive ratings to improve their chances of acquiring the work.
Businesses and individuals that rate higher on key drivers will be favoured due to their high rating from their customers. Key drivers include:
This healthy competitive environment will further add credibility to the services rendered by these professionals. This also makes it easier for customers and businesses to select the correct individual or business. This limits the risk of employing a business or individual that will provide sub standard work.
Types/Categories
Types/Categories
Being part of a Professional Body
Access to support and guidance from Independent Professional Body
Access to Continuous Development (CPD) programs and initiatives
Access to special ATEAA projects and initiatives such as the “ATEAA Adopt Campaign”
Membership to the ATEAA Loyalty program and associated benefits and discounts
Access to Tender Portal
Access to National, Regional and Continental Projects and opportunities
Networking, Conferences, Exhibitions, Working Groups, Industry communities and Special Events
Marketing and Networking Opportunity
Opportunity to create new partnerships
Opportunities to introduce new technologies, industry advancements and technological advances
Opportunity to support and participate in Sector or Trade specific Workgroups and Specialists
Access to Professionals across Africa
Types/Categories
Specialist Titles for Individual Members
These Titles will be used across Artisans, Technicians and Engineers:
Members can use the ATEAA platform and network to share their marketing material, new technology and market their services with other interested parties. This benefits the industry at large, while providing exposure for local businesses and entrepreneurs.
Small and micro organisations, especially in the informal sector, have limited resources to market their products & services. ATEAA will bridge this gap by creating opportunities for members to both market and receive services.
Each member adds to the impact African based professionals and businesses can make, by strengthening the ATEAA infrastructure. Experts can invest in and support new talent or introduce new technology. ATEAA is a structured body that makes it easy to reach and impact others in the market.
ATEAA has established an empowerment initiative, called “ADOPT CAMPAIGN”. Here, large businesses will be encouraged to identify and adopt a smaller and micro businesses especially in the informal sector. The goal is to consciously establish a long term relationship built on:
ATEAA will facilitate, monitor, support and report on progress and new ways to incentivise successful projects.
ATEAA continuously provides opportunities for development, education and training for specialists and professionals. This is done to ensure continuous enhancement of competencies as informed by continuous changes in the industry, introduction of new methods, systems, processes, services and products.
Continuous development is focused on:
By ensuring training is provided in various mediums through the ATEAA Learning Academy we make it more accessible to more individuals. The association also goes as far as providing bursaries to enable more members to take part in these training initiatives as we build the talent pool for the industry.
Affiliation with ATEAA boosts respect and recognition in the eyes of prospective customers, investors, stakeholders, employers, etc. This respect and recognition is developed through members having access to learning and development opportunities. Characteristics of our learning opportunities:
ATEAA networks with various vested interested parties, training & development, governmental institutions and public and private organisations and institutions. The goal is empowerment by creating opportunities for members to enhance skills & knowledge. ATEAA has thus established a Learning Academy and offers the following learning opportunities:
We partner with various institutions of learning to enhance curriculums to make sure these are aligned to and informed by industry requirements. Additional value added services include working with verification agencies, governmental institutions and institutions of higher learning to define & obtain recognition standards for local and foreign qualifications.
ATEAA enables networking on various levels for all membership types. Individuals can network with each other and gain access to role players in the public & private sector. Businesses can source and network with local professionals in order to employ the right skill sets from their home countries instead of paying for foreign skills. These networking opportunities are done through various conferences, workshops, workgroups, industry specific projects, virtual engagements, social networking, etc.