Interactive training to turn South African teachers into bullying prevention experts
South African teachers are ill-prepared to handle widespread school bullying affecting 20-50% of learners.
CourageClassroom delivers mobile-friendly, scenario-based training modules specifically designed for South African public schools. Teachers engage with realistic simulations drawn from local contexts, track their progress, and earn professional development credits while building practical skills to address bullying effectively.
South African public school teachers and educators
The only platform using real South African case studies, indigenous languages, and aligned with the South African Schools Act, CAPS curriculum, and SACE CPD requirements.
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Branching scenario engine where teachers make choices in realistic SA bullying situations and see outcomes with expert feedback
Short 5-10 minute video and text lessons on different types of bullying, cultural contexts, and legal obligations
Visual dashboard showing completion rates, skill growth, confidence scores, and CPD points earned
Downloadable scripts, classroom posters, parent letters, and policy templates localized for South African schools
Automatic generation of SACE-compliant certificates upon module completion
Full access to modules and simulations without internet, critical for rural schools
Anonymized peer data showing what responses worked best for other SA teachers
Baseline assessment generates custom learning journey based on teacher experience and school type
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| name | text | Yes |
| province | text | Yes |
| school_type | text | Yes |
| grades_taught | text | Yes |
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Relationships:
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| title | text | No |
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| duration_minutes | int | No |
| cpd_points | int | No |
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Relationships:
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| user_id | uuid | No |
| module_id | uuid | No |
| completed | bool | No |
| score | int | Yes |
| completed_at | timestamp | Yes |
| Column | Type | Nullable |
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| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| certificate_number | text | No |
| issued_at | timestamp | No |
| sace_verified | bool | No |
/api/modulesRetrieve available modules filtered by user profile
/api/progressRecord module completion and CPD points
/api/simulationsGet list of simulations with difficulty filter
/api/certificatesGenerate and store new SACE certificate
/api/profile/statsFetch user progress, CPD total, and skill metrics
Limited to 3 modules/month
Individual teacher license
Up to 12 teacher seats
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 110 | 11% | $302 | $3,624 |
| Month 6 | 1,050 | 19% | $4,987 | $59,850 |
Practical, South African-specific training that fits in your pocket. Build real skills with interactive simulations and earn SACE CPD points.
1. Post in the top 5 South African teacher Facebook groups (combined >180k members) offering lifetime Pro access to first 25 teachers who provide detailed feedback. 2. Direct message 40 vocal teachers on LinkedIn who post about education challenges and invite them to private beta. 3. Approach 8 township schools in Gauteng via cold email offering free School tier for one term in exchange for a case study and video testimonial.
Large video library
US-centric content, not relevant to SA context
100% localized to South African schools, laws, and cultures
Strong corporate partnerships
Generic global content, expensive for public schools
Affordable, mobile-first, and built exclusively for SA public educators
Proprietary library of South African bullying scenarios and intervention outcomes contributed by local teachers over time, creating a data moat competitors cannot replicate quickly.
Post-COVID surge in school bullying, new DBE safe schools guidelines, widespread smartphone ownership among teachers, and SACE making CPD points easier to earn digitally.
Content perceived as official legal or psychological advice
Heavy disclaimers on every screen, all content reviewed by education law experts and child psychologists before launch
Low disposable income of public school teachers
Strong free tier, school licensing model using SGB funds or grants, and NGO sponsorship pathways
Success: 75% say they would pay R450+ annually for the tool
Success: 45% complete 8+ modules, NPS > 40
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