PROJECT MANAGER
PROJECT MANAGER: ID 101869
NQF LEVEL 5: 240 CREDITS
Why National Certificate in Project Management?
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Project Manager. Project Managers are the people in charge of a specific project or projects within a company or a government entity. Any small or large scale development project requires high quality project management skills. Project Managers can work in a variety of disciplines, that is, amongst others Information and Communication Technology, Human Resources, Advertising, Marketing and Construction.
There is a view that Improved service delivery and economic growth in South Africa are dependent on the quality of project management skills available in the country. Project management is a cross-cutting function, needed in all social and economic sectors. This qualification presents a competency framework appropriate for South African contexts and it has been developed and closely benchmarked against international stand.
What to expect from this qualification?
At the end of this qualification, learners will be able to:
- Initiate a project to address specific project objectives.
- Plan and prepare the delivery of a project.
- Execute and control the delivery of a project management plan.
- Manage the project close out process.
What are Prerequisites?
- NQF Level 4 with Mathematical Literacy and Communication
What about Recognition of Prior Learning?
Previous knowledge will be recognised, subject to evidence presented in accordance with the general principles of assessment and the requirements for integrated assessment.
The qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge and Practical Skills Modules:
Knowledge Modules:
1. Introductory Studies for Project Managers, Level 5, 4 Credits.
2. Project Integration Management, Level 5, 4 Credits.
3. Project Scope Management, Level 5, 8 Credits.
4. Project Time Management, Level 5, 8 Credits.
5. Project Cost Management, Level 5, 8 Credits.
6. Project Quality Management, Level 5, 8 Credits.
7. Project Human Resource Management, Level 5, 8 Credits.
8. Project Communications Management, Level 05, 8 Credits.
9. Project Risk Management, Level 05, 8 Credits.
10. Project Procurement Management, Level 05, 8 Credits.
11. Conduct and control project communication and stakeholder interaction, Level 05, 8 Credits.
Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 80.
Practical Skill Modules:
1. Initiate a project, Level 5, 4 Credits.
2. Plan and develop a project management approach and scope statement, Level 05, 8 Credits.
3. Plan and develop a project timeline and schedule, Level 05, 8 Credits.
4. Plan for and project the cost of a project, Level 05, 8 Credits.
5. Plan project management systems, Level 05, 8 Credits.
6. Monitor and control the scope of a project, Level 05, 8 Credits.
7. Control the project delivery schedules and costs, Level 05, 8 Credits.
8. Control the project quality, Level 05, 8 Credits.
9. Manage and control the human resources of a project, Level 05, 8 Credits.
10. Conduct and control project communication and stakeholder interaction, Level 05, 8 Credits.
11. Manage and control project risks, Level 05, 8 Credits.
12. Manage and control project procurement activities, Level 05, 8 Credits.
13. Manage and control project close-out activities, Level 05, 8 Credits.
Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 100.
Work Experience Modules:
- Attend to project initiation management processes, Level 05, 10 Credits.
- Attend to project planning processes, Level 5, 20 Credits.
- Attend to project execution and control processes, Level 05, 20 Credits.
- Attend to project close out processes, Level 5, 10 Credits.
Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 60.
What about the method of delivery?
The course can be delivered on line or face to face, and this will depend on government policies on Covid-19, client specification and preference.