Project Management

Occupational Certificate: Project Manager
Plan, Execute, Succeed: Your Journey as a Project Manager
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NQF Level:

5

Credits:

240

Minimum Duration:

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Faculty:

Business Innovation & Management

Department:

Business Innovation & Management

Accreditation Authority:

Quality Council for Trade and Occupations
Unlock Your Future in Project Management
The Occupational Certificate in Project Management equips learners with the skills, practical expertise, and strategic insight needed to excel in roles such as Project Manager, Project Coordinator, or Operations Manager. Through immersive modules, hands-on learning, and real-world application, graduates will gain confidence to coordinate resources, manage timelines, and lead teams to success.

Why Choose This Qualification?

Project Managers are essential in today’s fast-paced business world. This qualification equips learners to manage project timelines, coordinate resources, foster team collaboration, and enhance organisational effectiveness, making graduates invaluable assets across industries.

Admission Requirements.

An NQF Level 4 qualification with Mathematical Literacy and Communication.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Candidates with relevant work experience may qualify through RPL.

Qualification Structure.

Year 1 covers modules such as Project Integration Management, Project Scope Management, and Time Management.
Year 2 focuses on advanced topics like Risk Management, Procurement Management, and Stakeholder Engagement.

Learning Outcomes.

Graduates will initiate and manage projects efficiently, plan and prepare project delivery, execute and control project plans, and manage project close-out processes.

International Comparability.

Aligned with global standards like the UK’s Diploma in Project Management and Canada’s Project Leadership programs, ensuring graduates have globally relevant skills.

Qualification Modes of Delivery and Support.

Available through Contact, Blended, and Distance Learning. Includes access to cutting-edge digital platforms, academic advising, tutoring, and career guidance.

Career Opportunities.

Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Operations Manager, Team Leader in Project Management, Project Risk Manager.

Articulation Options.

Horizontal: National Certificate: Generic Management, Level 5; Higher Certificate: Operations Management, Level 5.
Vertical: Advanced Certificate in Project Management, Level 6; Diploma in Operations Management, Level 6.
Diagonal: Advanced Certificate in Management, Level 6.

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