Competent Project Management at UKZN

A competence assessment system comprises a standard, a method of providing evidence of competently meeting the standard, and a method of quality assuring how that evidence is collected. This is how project managers should be trained, to maximize their abilities and career success.

This programme provides an objective overview of Project Management from a practical business perspective: from initial conceptualisation to planning, to implementation and subsequent evaluation. Increasingly, projects are seen as a vehicle for accomplishing tasks and meeting objectives in competitive markets, to address customer and organisational needs. The role of the project manager is being re-defined to ensure the successful completion of corporate and major capital projects. Delegates attending the course will have the opportunity to develop practical skills for use directly on their return to the organisation.

How you will benefit:

Develop a conceptual scoping statement

Compute the duration of a project

Cost activities and manage budgets

Predict risks and develop contingencies

Develop quality standards

Construct work and technical breakdown structures

Manage a project and project team

Measure the progress and results of a project’s implementation

Key focus areas:

Defining projects

Project characteristics

Project Life Cycle (short and long term)

Project management and strategy

Measurement tools for competent project management

Making projects work – technical skills

Project planning

Network planning

Socio-cultural skills

Managing group dynamics

Time management

Who should attend:

Anyone involved in or associated with projects, either as a project manager, planner, accountant, influencer, sponsor or part of a project team

This programme is suitable for candidates in the business and government sectors

Entrance requirements:

Matric and/or relevant industry experience

Applicant must have access to a reliable Internet line to complete required hours online

Duration:

3 days (interactive sessions with facilitators)

A full implementation plan to be communicated on registration

Recorded sessions will be available only for registered delegates for a limited period

Assessments are restricted and all social distancing measures are adhered to as per the DOH regulations

Learning Methodology:

Delegates attending the course are provided with a unique blended learning methodology that combines online access to subject content with real-time engagement with facilitators, and the opportunity to add value through contact learning sessions, where feasible and appropriate.

Start DateProgramme Fee
1st December 2021R7 830