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University of Cape Town: Management Essentials

Develop a well-rounded leadership skill set that will set you up to be an effective manager.

Develop a well-rounded leadership skill set that will set you up to be an effective manager.

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8 weeks
4–6 hours per week
Starts Feb 10, 2025
Enroll by Feb 16, 2025
Instructor-paced
Instructor-led on a course schedule

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8 weeks
4–6 hours per week
Starts Feb 10, 2025
Enroll by Feb 16, 2025
Instructor-paced
Instructor-led on a course schedule

About this Course

Effective management is integral to optimizing organizational effectiveness and overall performance, and goes beyond skillfully leading teams.

Elevate your management capabilities and enhance your career trajectory with the Management Essentials online short course from the University of Cape Town (UCT). Tailored for aspiring and current managers, this eight-week course will provide you with in-depth insights into vital management concepts. From teaching up-to-date leadership and communication skills to helping you make more strategic decisions and guide team dynamics, this course will equip you with a holistic understanding of essential management concepts. Led by esteemed leadership experts, you’ll investigate various leadership styles and their impact on team management, and discover effective frameworks for managing high-performing teams.

Through practical case studies and real-world scenarios, you’ll gain the expertise you need to navigate the complexities of organizational leadership within the South African context.

This course caters to professionals from diverse industries. If you're new to a management position, joining this course will expand your expertise. It’s also ideal for aspiring managers seeking to prepare themselves for leadership roles. Whether you're starting out or aiming for advancement, this course serves as a guiding tool for success, providing you with the essential knowledge for effective management.

Course curriculum

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Learn how to effectively manage individuals and teams as you work through the weekly modules of this online program.

Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus

Module 1: Introduction to Management

Module 2: Leadership Styles for Managers

Module 3: Team Management

Module 4: Managers and Human Resource Management

Module 5: Strategic Management

Module 6: Project Management

Module 7: Finance Management

Module 8: Performance Management

About the certificate

Learn how to be an effective manager 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. Please note, due to additional administrative requirements, at times UCT course certificate delivery may be delayed by several weeks/months.

Some facts about the subject

46%

The percentage of leaders who trust their direct manager to do what is right.

Development Dimensions International, Inc. (2023).

48%

The share of managers who feel certain that they possess the skills needed to excel at their job.

Gallup (Sep, 2023).

Why choose GetSmarter?

GetSmarter, an edX partner, delivers career-relevant, fully supported, and expert-led online courses from the world's leading universities and institutions. As an online learning expert with over 15 years' experience, GetSmarter leverages long-standing expertise in market research, data analysis, and business insights to ensure that you gain the skills critical to career growth.