Occupational Certificate: Project Management (Distance only)
18-MONTH OCCUPATIONAL
SAQA ID: 101869 | NQF LEVEL: 5 | CREDITS: 240
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
- Introductory Studies for Project Managers
- Project Integration Management
- Project Scope Management
- Project Time Management
- Project Cost Management
- Project Quality Management
- Project Human Resource Management
- Project Communications Management
- Project Risk Management
- Project Procurement Management
- Project Stakeholder Management
Practical Modules
- Initiate a Project
- Plan and Develop a Project Management Approach and Scope Statement
- Plan and Develop a Project Timeline and Schedule
- Plan For and Project the Cost of a Project
- Plan Project Management Systems
- Monitor and Control the Scope of a Project
- Control the Project Delivery Schedules and Cost
- Control the Project Quality
- Manage and Control the Human Resources of a Project
- Conduct and Control Project Communication and Stakeholder Interaction
- Manage and Control Project Risks
- Manage and Control Project Procurement Activities
- 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.
- Attend to Project Initiation Management Processes
- Attend to Project Planning Processes
- Attend to Project Execution and Control Processes
- 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