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Learn how to approach and execute projects more effectively and efficiently.
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Project management is an important skill for those eager to boost their impact on their organization.
This online short course from the University of Cape Town (UCT) will guide you to discover new and established project management tools and techniques, and help you gain an understanding of a project life cycle.
Whatever industry you find yourself in, the transferable skills that this project management course gives you will help you to work more effectively and efficiently. You’ll learn how to build and lead project teams, handle time and budget constraints, and communicate workable solutions to stakeholders.
This course is aimed at both those currently working in a project-oriented role and those aspiring to launch a career in formal project management. Professionals who are new to the field, or who are looking to upskill themselves, will gain the foundational knowledge and confidence they need to run projects more effectively to make a real difference to their company. At the same time, existing project managers can polish and consolidate their understandings, and earn a certificate as proof of their refined competencies. There are no formal prerequisites for this course.
Refine your ability to lead projects in your organisation as you work through the weekly modules of this online short course.
Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus
Module 1: Introduction to project management
Module 2: Getting started: Identifying stakeholders and initiating a project
Module 3: Managing risk
Module 4: Work breakdown structure
Module 5: Realistic scheduling and accurate estimating
Module 6: Understanding cost, time, and scope
Module 7: Managing a project team
Module 8: Clear communication among project stakeholders
Module 9: Measuring progress and solving common problems
Module 10: Advancing your practice of project management
Gain knowledge in project management skills 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.
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.