Occupational Certificate
Project Manager
The Occupational Certificate: Project Manager prepares learners to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control and close projects in different organisational and industry environments.
SAQA ID101869
NQF Level5
Credits240
Duration18 Months
Course Overview
About the Course
The Occupational Certificate: Project Manager prepares learners to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control and close projects in different organisational and industry environments.
The qualification develops the knowledge, practical skills and workplace competence required to manage project scope, schedules, costs, quality, resources, stakeholders, communication, risks and project performance.
Learning Outcomes
What You Will Learn
✓Initiate projects and establish project requirements.
✓Develop comprehensive project plans.
✓Define and manage project scope and deliverables.
✓Develop and control project schedules and budgets.
✓Coordinate project teams and resources.
✓Manage project stakeholders and communication.
✓Identify, assess and manage project risks.
✓Monitor project quality and performance.
✓Manage project changes, issues and corrective actions.
✓Coordinate project procurement and service providers.
✓Prepare project reports and maintain project documentation.
✓Close projects and evaluate project outcomes.
Curriculum
Course Curriculum
Knowledge Modules
- KM-01: Project Management Concepts and Principles
- KM-02: Project Initiation and Planning
- KM-03: Project Scope, Time and Cost Management
- KM-04: Project Quality and Resource Management
- KM-05: Project Risk and Procurement Management
- KM-06: Project Communication and Stakeholder Management
- KM-07: Project Monitoring, Control and Reporting
- KM-08: Project Closure and Evaluation
Practical Skill Modules
- PM-01: Initiating and defining a project
- PM-02: Developing an integrated project management plan
- PM-03: Managing project scope, schedule and costs
- PM-04: Coordinating project resources and teams
- PM-05: Managing project risks, quality and procurement
- PM-06: Managing stakeholders and project communication
- PM-07: Monitoring, controlling and reporting project performance
- PM-08: Closing and evaluating a project
Work Experience Modules
- WM-01: Project Initiation and Planning Activities
- WM-02: Project Implementation and Coordination
- WM-03: Project Resource and Stakeholder Management
- WM-04: Project Risk, Quality and Change Management
- WM-05: Project Monitoring, Control and Reporting
- WM-06: Project Closure and Evaluation
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Programme Delivery
How the Programme Works
01
Knowledge Learning
02
Practical Skills Training
03
Workplace Experience
04
Assessment
05
External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA)
Career Opportunities
Where This Course Can Take You
Project Manager
Junior Project Manager
Project Coordinator
Project Administrator
Project Officer
Project Planner
Project Support Officer
Implementation Coordinator
Programme Support Officer
Project Controls Coordinator
Project Management Consultant
Project Management Entrepreneur
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