Aligned to SAQA’s Unit Standard 120372, NQF level 4, Credits 5

Many projects are cancelled before they are completed.

Many are completed late and cost well over their original estimates.

And, of the rare few which are completed, on-time and within budget, many do not meet the needs of the project stakeholders.

It is essential that effective project managers develop the organisational and interpersonal skills needed to manage a project from the strategic stage through to completion.

 To understand the nature of a project

 To adapt to the differing nature and to utilize application of project management

 Understanding of types of structures involved within a project environment

 The application of organisation structures

 Understanding and applying roles and responsibilities of Project Sponsors, Project Managers, Project Members and stakeholders

 An in depth understanding of all major processes and activities within project management

 To be competent to start operating in a project environment by understanding the terminology used in a Project Management environment.

 To be able to interpret and explain the fundamental concepts of project management

 Create and sustain focused and motivated teams

 Solve problems, identify solutions and apply corrective action steps

 Effective communication, working successfully with the project team

 How to successfully complete the project by risk management and control procedures.