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Online College SA |
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Project Management Professional |
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Certificate |
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Online College SA Programme |
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| Certificate issued by: |
College SA |
What is Project Management?
Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques in projects within an organization taking into account an agreed schedule, budget and resources.
Today the term project management is sometimes used to describe an organisational or managerial approach to managing projects and some operations.
Why should I study Project Management?
No matter what job you are in, or, would like to apply for, you will always need project management skills. The ability to successfully launch and complete a project is an ability valued by all employers.
Course Structure
Project Management Professional
- Initiate a project.
- Plan project work.
- Develop project schedules, cost estimates, and budgets.
- Plan project quality, staffing, and communications.
- Analyze project risks.
- Plan project procurement.
- Execute project work.
- Monitor and control project work.
- Monitor and control project schedule and costs.
- Monitor and control project quality, staffing, and communications.
- Monitor and control project risks and contracts.
- Close the project.
Programme Outcomes
Initiating a Project
- Apply Project Management Processes
- Create a Project Charter
- Develop a Preliminary Project Scope Statement
Planning Project Work
- Develop Project Management Plan
- Create a Scope Management Plan
- Create a Scope Statement
- Develop a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Developing Project Schedules, Cost Estimates, and Budgets
- Create an Activity List
- Create a Project Network Diagram
- Estimate Activity Resources
- Estimate Activity Durations
- Identify the Critical Path
- Develop a Project Schedule
- Estimate Project Costs
- Establish a Cost Baseline
Planning Project Quality, Staffing, and Communications
- Create a Quality Management Plan
- Document Roles, Responsibilities, and Reporting Relationships
- Acquire Project Team
- Create a Communications Management Plan
Analyzing Risks and Planning Risk Response
- Create a Risk Management Plan
- Identify Project Risks and Triggers
- Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis
- Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis
- Develop a Risk Response Plan
Planning Project Procurement
- Prepare a Contract Statement of Work
- Prepare a Procurement Document
Executing Project Work
- Direct and Manage Project Execution
- Perform Quality Assurance
- Develop Project Team
- Information Distribution
- Request Seller Responses
- Select Sellers
Monitoring and Controlling Project Work
- Monitor and Control Project Work
- Manage Changes to Performance Baselines
- Review Deliverables and Work Results
- Control Project Scope
Monitoring and Controlling Project Schedule and Costs
- Control the Project Schedule
- Control Project Costs
Monitoring and Controlling Project Quality, Staffing, and Communications
- Perform Quality Control
- Manage Project Team
- Report Project Performance
- Manage Stakeholders
Monitoring and Controlling Project Risk and Contracts
- Monitor and Control Project Risk
- Administer a Contract
Closing the Project
- Close a Project
- Close a Contract
Course Duration
This course should take you approximately 12 months to complete
Entrance Requirements
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Assessment and Award
Once you have successfully completed your course you will be awarded a College SA Certificate of completion in Project Management: Professional.
College SA and Project Management South Africa (PMSA)
College SA has been awarded a Silver Registered Education and Training Provider status with Project Management South Africa. This means that Project Management South Africa has found College SA’s Project Management Courses to be compliant with the stated criteria within the following categories:
- Programme Content
- Programme Purpose
- Instructional Methodology
- Programme Attendance
- Programme Feedback & Evaluation
- Instructor Qualifications
- Instructional Environment
- Operational Ethics
Project Management South Africa was formed in 1997 as a National Association to represent project management professionals across all sectors in South Africa. Since 1997 the PMSA membership has increased from 400 to over 1300 members, who are drawn from a diverse cross section of industries.
PMSA is the representative Professional Body for Project Management in South Africa that enables development and recognition of World Class Project Practitioners. To find out more about Project Management South Africa please go to: http://www.pmisa.co.za/
Project Management South Africa is also affiliated with the Project Management Institute.
What is the Project Management Institute?
The Project Management Institute (PMI) is an organization that offers globally recognized Project Management certifications. The PMI ensures project management that can enhance and accelerate organizational change. A PMI Certification is a highly sought after and valued qualification.
Employers especially value a PMI certification. For example, the credential is a guarantee that you incorporate new tools and techniques to manage projects, employ industry best practices, and follow an ethical code of conduct.
The Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is one of the credentials that the PMI offers.
In order to become certified with the Project Management Institute as a Project Management Professional you will need to go through a credential application process. There are certain educational and professional requirements that you need to fulfill in order to apply for your PMP credential. All these requirements must have been gained in the previous 8 consecutive years leading up to your application.
| Educational Background |
PM Experience |
PM Education |
High school diploma, associate’s degree or global equivalent
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Minimum five years/60 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience during which at least 7,500 hours were spent leading and directing project tasks |
35 contact hours of formal Education
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| Bachelor’s degree or global Equivalent |
Minimum three years/36 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience during which at least 4,500 hours were spent leading and directing project tasks |
35 contact hours of formal education |
Our Project Management Professional course can be used as contact hours of formal education as needed to apply for your PMP credential.
To find out more about the Project Management Institute please go to: http://www.pmi.org/CareerDevelopment/Pages/AboutCredentialsPMP.aspx
Because the application process is so detailed we suggest that you download the PMP Handbook (PDF) and study it thoroughly which can be found on the PMI’s home page. It doesn’t cost you anything and it will help you to fully understand the application process.
Is this the right course for you – QUESTIONNAIRE
Do this questionnaire to find out if this is the right qualification for you. Answer Yes or No.
- Would you like a job in Project Management?
- Would you like to increase your knowledge and understanding of Project Management?
- Does your current job require you to make sure that projects / tasks run smoothly?
- Are you falling behind in your Project Managements skills and knowledge in your job?
- Does your dream (ideal job) require you to make sure that projects / tasks run smoothly?
- Would you like to enroll for a course that will provide you with a comprehensive advanced foundation to Project Management?
- Do you think that an award in Project Management will increase your chances of receiving a promotion at work?
- Do you have work experience in Project Management, but no formal awards?
- Do you need an award, but you just don’t have the time to study?
- Have you tried studying before, but quit or stopped because you weren’t really interested in what you were studying?
- Would you like to study with a College that will support you every step of the way?
If you answered YES to more than five of these questions, then a Certificate in Project Management: Professional is the right programme of study for you. We recommend that you register for this course right away!
If you did not answer YES to more than five of the questions, perhaps you should consider registering for one of our other career skills courses.
Other Career Skills Courses You May Be Interested In
- MS Project Advanced
- Events Management
- National Certificate in Bookkeeping
- Certificate in Business Accounting
- Business Management Diploma – Business Management
- Secretarial Studies
If you are interested in one of these courses, please contact one of our Student Registrars and ask them for more information. They will be happy to help you.
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