Project Management Occupational Certificate
Description
The Project Management Occupational Certificate equips students with recognised, workplace-ready skills to plan, manage, and deliver projects effectively. Designed for individuals pursuing careers in project management, this course integrates both foundational and advanced project methodologies, including Agile and Lean, to ensure flexibility and adaptability in today’s business landscape.
The curriculum covers integration and scope management, cost and quality control, scheduling, risk and procurement management, and communication and stakeholder engagement. Students also build essential competencies in leadership, team management, and conflict resolution, ensuring they can guide teams and manage resources effectively throughout the project lifecycle.
Practical case studies, templates, and structured exercises reinforce theoretical learning, preparing graduates to confidently manage complex projects. On completion, students will earn a QCTO-accredited occupational certificate endorsed internationally by QLS, providing professional recognition both locally and globally.
What You’ll Gain
- Apply internationally recognised project management frameworks across industries.
- Develop and implement project charters, plans, and scope statements.
- Schedule activities using advanced tools such as Gantt charts, WBS, and critical path analysis.
- Estimate costs, manage budgets, and apply financial control methods.
- Lead teams by applying HR planning, performance management, and communication strategies.
- Identify and manage risks using qualitative and quantitative assessments.
- Conduct and manage procurement processes within projects.
- Engage and manage stakeholders effectively throughout the project lifecycle.
Included in the Course
- Dedicated student support during office hours via WhatsApp, email, phone, or live chat.
- Fully online delivery with no offline study option.
- Immediate and continuous access to all modules and resources.
- Certification awarded in both digital and physical formats upon completion.
- Supplementary professional videos, templates, and toolkits for applied learning.
Develop skills in creating project charters, management plans, and scope definitions.
Learn to plan schedules, allocate resources, and manage costs effectively.
Apply risk management frameworks and oversee procurement processes.
Understand quality planning, assurance, and control within projects.
Gain skills in HR management, stakeholder engagement, and communication strategies.
Project Management Occupational Certificate
R 2 995
Entry Requirements
- Matric/Grade 12 qualification.
- Mature age exemption for candidates 23 years or older.
- Proficient English literacy.
- Reliable internet access.
- Suitable mobile or desktop device.
Course Introduction
What you can expect to learn
Students can expect a flexible, online learning journey that balances theory with real-world application. Modules provide structured learning supported by case studies, templates, and assignments, ensuring students build both technical and managerial competencies.
Support is available during office hours to guide students throughout the programme. On completion, graduates receive a QCTO-accredited occupational certificate endorsed internationally by QLS. Students also retain access to materials for 24 months, providing ample time to complete the programme at their own pace.
Career Opportunities
Course Structure
Learn the foundations of project management.
- Apply project frameworks and processes.
- Explore business ethics in project contexts.
- Understand career pathways for project managers.
Focus on integration and project plan development.
- Create project charters and management plans.
- Direct and monitor project work.
- Apply change control and close-out processes.
Develop scope planning and control skills.
- Analyse requirements.
- Build work breakdown structures.
- Validate and control project scope.
Understand scheduling tools and techniques.
- Apply activity sequencing.
- Estimate durations and resources.
- Control schedules.
Learn financial control methods for projects.
- Estimate and budget project costs.
- Apply cost control frameworks.
- Monitor budgets throughout lifecycle.
Apply frameworks for planning and controlling quality.
- Implement quality assurance systems.
- Conduct control activities.
- Align with industry standards.
Manage human resources within projects.
- Plan HR requirements.
- Acquire and develop project teams.
- Manage team performance.
Develop project communication strategies.
- Create communication plans.
- Implement communication practices.
- Facilitate project collaboration.
Learn to manage risks in projects.
- Identify potential risks.
- Apply qualitative and quantitative methods.
- Plan responses and monitor outcomes.
Oversee procurement processes within projects.
- Conduct procurement planning.
- Manage and control procurement activities.
- Close procurement processes effectively.
Engage and manage stakeholders effectively.
- Identify and classify stakeholders.
- Create management plans.
- Control stakeholder relationships.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Students receive structured course modules, assessments, and resources. Content remains accessible for at least 24 months after enrolment for ongoing reference.
Yes. All courses are accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO, SA) and endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme (QLS, UK), ensuring both national and international recognition.
Yes. Every programme combines theory with practical assignments, case studies, and applied assessments to ensure real-world learning.
Yes. Real human support is available via WhatsApp, live chat, phone, and email in multiple languages. Response times are SLA-driven, with live channels responding within minutes.
A Matric/Grade 12 (or equivalent), reliable internet access, and English proficiency are required. Some specialised courses may recommend prior work experience.
The platform is mobile-first and works on smartphones, tablets, or desktops. Courses are optimised for low-data use and include offline-ready options for rural or low-bandwidth areas.
Yes. On successful completion, students receive an accredited certificate in both digital and physical formats, recognised locally and internationally