The course takes a look at project management by dividing the content into the four phases of project management namely project initiation, planning, execution, and closeout. Each phase is further unpacked exploring the various activities that the project manager and project team are responsible for.

This course is designed to appeal to employees who are responsible for project work. Less experienced employees will find that the course will help them understand the process and be more effective in managing a project. The management of successful projects cuts across various employment disciplines, and as such, individuals involved in any industry wherein project management is required for business success, will benefit from this course. The course is therefore useful to managers, specialists, and administrators in any industry inclusive of IT, Finance, Development, Public Management etc.

Students will gain practical skills in

• Project feasibility · Project selection
• Work breakdown structure
• Project scheduling
• Project resource requirements
• Costing
• Project budget
• Project communication plan
• Project scope
• Project quality
• Project risk management
• Monitoring
• Controlling
• Reporting
• Project closeout

More and more strategic goals and operational plans require organisations to make use of project management methodology. This enables the successful completion of projects that input to organisation process, growth and sustainability.

The course takes a comprehensive look at project management, by unpacking each phase in the project life cycle. The course provides in-depth knowledge of project management concepts and principles. Managing projects is becoming an important skill that all managers require, not only the project manager. Many managers at various levels are expected to manage or be involved in numerous projects each year.