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Foundation for Professional Development


The Foundation for Professional Development (FPD) was established in 1997 as a department in the South African Medical Association (SAMA) and became a separate legal entity in 2000. SAMA holds a 90% share, with the remainder owned by employees. Since 2002, FPD has been registered as a Private Institution of Higher Education (Registration number 2002/HE07/013), meeting international standards as a research university through teaching, research, and community engagement. FPD's mission is to drive social change by developing people, strengthening systems, and providing innovative solutions in Africa. The organization offers affordable and accessible quality education to health professionals through various courses, including post-graduate qualifications, short courses, in-house courses, and conferences. It operates on a virtual business model, leveraging strategic alliances with national and international partners to enhance its training programs, technology, and faculty. FPD has trained 590,000 students, mostly at low or no cost, with ZAR 767 million in sponsored education. FPD addresses students' barriers to training by developing accessible, affordable, relevant, and excellent programs.


Information

Membership Category Company Regional
Location
Regional Branch Tshwane
Forum Conference and Events (PCO) Forum
B-BBEE Level
Website https://www.foundation.co.za/
Phone 27121104080
Address 173 Mary Road, Die Wilgers, Pretoria, 0183
Notes
Core Business Conferencing and Events: FPD also provides comprehensive meeting and event management services. With skilled staff and state-of-the-art project management systems, FPD ensures successful event project rollouts. The organization is renowned for excellence in the industry and operates on a professional management fee structure, which helps reduce operational costs by negotiating favourable rates with service providers. Unlike traditional Professional Conference Organiser services, FPD’s model is unique in South Africa, offering strategic and operational support, no hidden commissions, cash flow support, and organizational stability.
Email GustaafW@foundation.co.za

Representatives

Aidan-Jon Tutton
aidan-jont@foundation.co.za
Amor Gerber
development@foundation.co.za
Dr Gustaaf Wolvaardt
GustaafW@foundation.co.za
Kubeshni Nair
kubeshnin@foundation.co.za