National Certificate: Project Management NQF4
Overview
Project management is a rapidly growing profession. The Project Management Institute (PMI)® expects to see 22 million new project management job openings through 2027.
The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with a strong foundation of project management knowledge and skills in all industries, which can be used to build further project management related competencies. Learn how to be a effective project team member and provide support to project managers on complex project.
This programme is based on the Project Management Institute’s (PMI ®) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK ®), integrated into its curriculum and aligned to the SAQA qualification.
At the end of the programme you will also write your Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®, an asset that will distinguish you in the job market and enhance your credibility and effectiveness working on — or with — project teams.
Features and Benefits
- The demand for project managers is high. The Project Management Institute (PMI)® expects to see 22 million new project management job openings through 2027.
- Project managers are needed in a wide variety of industries. Although quite common in the IT field, project-oriented work is also common in business services, oil and gas, finance and insurance, manufacturing, construction, and utility industries—all over the world.
- In demand skills within the project management industry with local international content and recognition was added to improve job readiness such as the CAPM certification , Microsoft Office Project, Word, Excel and more via our sister company Learnfast.
- This qualification is also of value to learners running their own business, as project management is an integral component of any business system.
- Get exposure to guest lecturers from relevant external companies and organizations both on campus and online.
- Through our myWay learning methodology, a unique and modern approach to blended learning we deliver our programmes via fflexible study method options including class based sessions and blended learning for online student.
- For online students, we ensure that you are supported by technology and people throughout your academic journey. We focus on a blended learning approach, combining online Virtual Classrooms, at home exercises, activities and project-based assignments bundled with fully developed video lectures, all managed by our student learning platform.
Admission Requirements:
- NQF 3 or Grade 11 with English as your home/first language.
Articulation Options
On successful completion of this qualification, you can articulate into the following:
- Direct access into the National Diploma: Project Management NQF 5 at second year level.
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Pricing & Payment Options
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Duration
Full Time
- 12 months, 120 credits (10 Sessions/Week, 2:00 hours each, +- 2 ½ day/week, class times are between 08:30 & 16:00)
- All credits are achieved via your study duration at the academy, studio time and project based assignments.
*Sessions will be grouped together to lower cost of traveling, however, in some cases classes may not follow this convention and schedules are subject to change.
Online & Part Time
- Part Time = 12 months, 120 credits (2 x evening classes, 18:00 to 21:00, Mon & Wed OR Tues & Thur)
- Online = 12 Months, 120 credits (Online live classes, twice/week, 17:00 - 18:00, Mon & Wed OR Tues & Thurs)
- Credits are obtained through a combination of live virtual classes, pre-recorded video lectures and project based tasks.
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Career Options
As part of our commitment to helping you find a job after graduation, we go a step above by preparing you with networking techniques, a professional resume, and interviewing techniques so you have what you need to succeed.
Career opportunities for graduates of this program have been identified as entry-level positions in:
- Junior Project manager
- Project Manager
- Brand Manager
- Assistant Financial Manager
- Product Management
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Study Kit
Your study kit is included in your fees and will contain:
- Free WIFI (Unlimited, On Campus only).
- Electronic study guides.
- Printed textbooks guides on selective modules.
- Electronic SMART manuals from Microsoft on selected modules.
- Orientation kit including: Student Card, Welcome Letter and Getting Started Guide.
- Access to our myAcademy student portal and student support team via phone, email and tickets.
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What you get
On completion the student will earn:
- Further Education and Training Certificate: Project Management, (NQF 4 - SAQA ID: 50080)
- Software Certificates: Microsoft Word, Excel and Project.
- Specialized Certificates: Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®
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Learning Methods
At AIE, The Academic Institute of Excellence we understand that that each person prefers different learning styles and techniques. This is influenced by many factors including, circumstances, location, field of study and learning preference. It is for this reason that we have developed our myWay learning methodology, a unique and modern approach to blended learning that encompasses multiple delivery methods, involving our three main channels.
Full Time
Reach your full potential through our myWay Instructor-led or Mentorship based classes combined with interactive lessons, practical assignments and in-field experience, combined with our blended platform to make up a full day or selective days within a week.
Part Time
Designed for the working professional, our part time programmes provides you with the flexibility and benefit of our myWay Blended Learning with at home exercises/assignments and mentored or in-class lectures at a manageable schedule and pace.
Online
We have re-defined online learning. Our myWay Online Learning ensures that the student is supported by technology and people throughout his academic journey. We focus on a blended learning approach, combining online Virtual Classrooms, at home exercises, activities and project-based assignments bundled with fully developed video lectures, all managed by our student learning platform.
Career Video
Watch this video to understand a day in the life of a Project Manager.
Subject 1 – Business Mathematics (US ID:9015, 9016,7468)
- Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business, national and international issues
- Represent analyse and calculate shape and motion in 2-and 3-dimensional space in different contexts
- Apply knowledge of statistics and probability to critically interrogate and effectively communicate findings on life related problems
Subject 2 – Communication Skills (US 8974 ,8975 ,8976,12153)
- Engage in sustained oral communication and evaluate spoken texts
- Read analyse and respond to a variety of texts
- Write for a wide range of contexts
Subject 3 – Fundamentals of Project Management
Subject 4 – Project Operations Management
Subject 5 – Project Administration
Subject 6 – Project Risk and Financial Management
Subject 7 – Project Scheduling
Please contact The CAD Corporation for more information and dates on this course.