The South African College Of Applied Psychology
Education in Cape Town

SACAP is a leading provider of academically rigorous and accredited qualifications in the field of Applied Psychology, specifically Counselling and Coaching.

SACAP is inspired by a vision of an empowered society, knitted by confident, self-aware individuals in healthy relationship with self, family and community. In this way SACAP plays a critical and positive role within South African communities and our society at large. Established in the Western Cape in 1997, SACAP now has campuses in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria as well as an Online offering for learners within and beyond our South African borders. All of our qualifications have a distinctive blend of robust theory and skills training for practical application in a variety of contexts and settings. Trained practitioners bring positive individual and communal transformation. They are, however, in short supply relative to the enormous need. South African society is dislocated with enormous untapped potential which is exactly why SACAP is dedicated to the training and development of knowledgable, skilled and ethical practitioners through the provision of leading, accredited, high quality educational programmes and qualifications. Academically, our educators are acknowledged as leading professionals in their fields of expertise. Students therefore gain from the wealth of experience and skill that our educators are able to bring to the teaching and learning environment. James has a natural a passion for both knowledge and helping people, so psychology appeals to him greatly. The work integrated learning module offers you a comprehensive practical placement within an organisational setting that is related to a specific area, e.g. working with adolescents, addiction, trauma, and more. Work integrated learning is the perfect opportunity for you to apply the knowledge you’ve learned in class to your chosen field of interest, building your confidence and honing our skillset for the work-place. Work integrated learning is an essential element of your training and development to become a skilled, knowledgeable, ethical, and confident counsellor. Preparatory workshops that fine tune and focus your counselling knowledge and skills for real-world application. A cross-cultural workshop to raise awareness of diversity and prepare you for the challenge of a work setting. SACAP offers you a wide range of qualifications in the fields of psychology, counselling and coaching with our one-of-a-kind approach to learning. Which is why we combine an academically rigorous curriculum with a strong emphasis on the ability to apply knowledge through the training of relevant skills. This interactive and experiential learning is a core feature of our educational philosophy. SACAP has over 15 years’ experience as the leading provider of training in Applied Psychology. So whether you’re studying Psychology, Counselling or Coaching your educators bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table. SACAP’s work integrated learning is where your training really comes to life. Most of our qualifications include supervised practical placements that cover a diverse range of settings, which you can match to your field of interest. Our different study plans makes it easier to choose an option that bests works for you. We have three intakes per year and you can study full time or part time. It’s just another way we make reaching for your dreams that bit easier. SACAP’s person-centered educational philosophy creates an opportunity for you to develop the intellectual, practical and emotional skills you need to effect positive change where it is needed most. Joshua knew early on that a career in studying people and their behaviour would be a good fit for him.