The Institute follows a strategy of completely rewriting course material over a four to five-yearly cycle. The division spearheads the IISA's networking efforts. Involvement with Industry Bodies such as the Institute of Loss Adjusters in taking on their examinations, coupled with a fair amount of interaction the intermediary bodies such as IBC on their training needs. The formation of the National Qualifications Framework under the guidance of the South African Qualifications Authority, presents the organisation with both a challenge and an opportunity. Ongoing involvement through the appointment of one of its staff to the National Standards Body for the field of Business, Commerce and Management Studies will mean that the IISA is constantly up to date with developments in this arena and can play a role in communicating requirements and progress to the industry.
Marketing communications has top management priority and with good reason.
It is the major vehicle for the organisation's expansion drive into new market areas and the maintenance of existing relationships. It also forms an integral part of the IISA's Africa initiative, which has already gained the organisation considerable recognition in a number of countries across the continent.