Newbridge Graduate Institute

Occupational Certificate: Project Management (Distance only)

NBDG1068-NGI-JANUARY-2024-WEB---OCCUPATIONAL-CERTIFICATE-IN-PROJECT-MANAGEMENT-1---ICON-3

18-MONTH OCCUPATIONAL

SAQA ID: 101869 | NQF LEVEL: 5 | CREDITS: 240

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ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

The purpose of this qualification is to enhance your skills as a Project Manages. A Project Manager applies knowledge of project management to achieve project objectives in a specific field of application.

During your studies, you will be exposed to knowledge-based outcomes, practical-based outcomes as well as work experience-based outcomes. The knowledge-based outcomes are to prepare you for the practical-based outcomes to apply the knowledge learnt in real life applications of projects. This will empower you to make a positive contribution in any project-based environment.

WHO SHOULD ENROL?

Individuals who

  • Aspiring Project Managers working in an appropriate position with access to projects to which they can apply their new skills.
  • Professionals seeking career advancement and certification of their project management skills.
  • Team leaders and supervisors who wish to improve their ability to plan, organise and coordinate projects.
  • Entrepreneurs and small business owners who wish to improve the way their businesses handle multiple tasks, allocate
    resources, and deliver projects on time.
  • Any person involved in project-based work.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • A minimum of a Grade 12 (NSC)
  • Level 4 Mathematical Literacy (50% – 59%)

CURRICULUM

Knowledge Modules

  1. Introductory Studies for Project Managers
  2. Project Integration Management
  3. Project Scope Management
  4. Project Time Management
  5. Project Cost Management
  6. Project Quality Management
  7. Project Human Resource Management
  8. Project Communications Management
  9. Project Risk Management
  10. Project Procurement Management
  11. Project Stakeholder Management

Practical Modules

  1. Initiate a Project
  2. Plan and Develop a Project Management Approach and Scope Statement
  3. Plan and Develop a Project Timeline and Schedule
  4. Plan For and Project the Cost of a Project
  5. Plan Project Management Systems
  6. Monitor and Control the Scope of a Project
  7. Control the Project Delivery Schedules and Cost
  8. Control the Project Quality
  1. Manage and Control the Human Resources of a Project
  2. Conduct and Control Project Communication and Stakeholder Interaction
  3. Manage and Control Project Risks
  4. Manage and Control Project Procurement Activities
  5. Manage and Control Project Close-Out Activities

WORK EXPERIENCE MODULES

To complete the required hours and outcomes a student must be working in a project- based environment.

  1. Attend to Project Initiation Management Processes
  2. Attend to Project Planning Processes
  3. Attend to Project Execution and Control Processes
  4. Attend to Project Close-Out Processes

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

  • Project Administrator
  • Junior Plant and Fleet Manager
  • Project Support Officer
  • Junior Project Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Business Project Manager
  • Contract Project Manager
  • Junior Construction Project Manager
  • Information Technology (IT) Project Manager
  • Product Manager
  • Project Coordinator
  • Programme Manager
  • Entrepreneurial Opportunities