•Focus: Internal consistency and coherence within a course or program. 

•Key Aspect: Alignment of learning objectives, learning activities, and assessments. 

•Benefit: Ensures students are learning what they are intended to learn and that their learning is accurately assessed. 

•Example: A course designed to teach programming skills will have learning objectives that clearly outline what students should be able to do (e.g., write basic code, debug errors), activities that allow them to practice these skills, and assessments that measure their ability to perform these tasks. 

•Not necessarily: Accredited by a recognized body. 

•Cost: Tend to be more cost effective

•Focus: External recognition and adherence to quality standards.

•Key Aspect: Accreditation by a recognized body (e.g., a SETA in South Africa, or a national accreditation body).

•Benefit: Provides assurance of quality and relevance, often leading to recognized qualifications or credits.

•Example: A diploma course registered with a specific SETA in South Africa, such as a training program for hairdressing that is accredited by the Services SETA.

•Not necessarily: Fully aligned in all aspects. 

•Cost: Tend to be MORE expensive