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University of Cape Town: Project Management Foundations

Learn how to approach and execute projects more effectively and efficiently.

Learn how to approach and execute projects more effectively and efficiently.

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This course is offered by , an edX partner
10 weeks
7–10 hours per week
Starts Apr 8, 2024
Enroll by Apr 14, 2024
Instructor-paced
Instructor-led on a course schedule
10 weeks
7–10 hours per week
Starts Apr 8, 2024
Enroll by Apr 14, 2024
Instructor-paced
Instructor-led on a course schedule

About this Course

Project management is an important skill for those eager to boost their impact on their organization.

This online short course from the University of Cape Town (UCT) will guide you to discover new and established project management tools and techniques, and help you gain an understanding of a project life cycle.

Whatever industry you find yourself in, the transferable skills that this project management course gives you will help you to work more effectively and efficiently. You’ll learn how to build and lead project teams, handle time and budget constraints, and communicate workable solutions to stakeholders.

This course is aimed at both those currently working in a project-oriented role and those aspiring to launch a career in formal project management. Professionals who are new to the field, or who are looking to upskill themselves, will gain the foundational knowledge and confidence they need to run projects more effectively to make a real difference to their company. At the same time, existing project managers can polish and consolidate their understandings, and earn a certificate as proof of their refined competencies. There are no formal prerequisites for this course.

Course curriculum

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Refine your ability to lead projects in your organisation as you work through the weekly modules of this online short course.

Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus

Module 1: Introduction to project management

Module 2: Getting started: Identifying stakeholders and initiating a project

Module 3: Managing risk

Module 4: Work breakdown structure

Module 5: Realistic scheduling and accurate estimating

Module 6: Understanding cost, time, and scope

Module 7: Managing a project team

Module 8: Clear communication among project stakeholders

Module 9: Measuring progress and solving common problems

Module 10: Advancing your practice of project management

About the certificate

Gain knowledge in project management skills and earn an official certificate of completion from the University of Cape Town.

Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with a digital certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the course handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the course.

Your certificate will be issued in your legal name and sent to you digitally upon successful completion of the program, as per the stipulated requirements.

Some facts about the subject

73%

The proportion of organizations that successfully meet their goals using formal project management approaches.

PMI (2018)

22 million

The number of new project-oriented jobs that will be created by 2027.

PMI (2018)

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