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04 August 2026  |  30 November 2026

Specialised Project Management (Semester 2)

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Short Course Coordinator:
Sibongile Msimanga
Certification:
Certificate of Competence
Course dates
04 August 2026 - 30 November 2026
Applications close
15 July 2026
Overview
This advanced project management course builds on foundational principles to equip participants with the technical and strategic capabilities required to lead complex projects. Students learn to align projects with organisational strategy, evaluate initiatives using financial models, and apply advanced scheduling tools such as lags, PERT, resource-constrained scheduling, and project acceleration techniques. The course also covers Earned Value Management, stakeholder engagement, agile methods including SCRUM, programme and portfolio management, and the integration of MS Project. Designed for emerging and experienced project managers, the course strengthens decision-making, leadership, and analytical skills for high-impact project delivery. A quality-assured certificate from the University of the Witwatersrand is issued on successful completion.
Duration
12 Weeks
Format
2-hour lectures per week
Pricing
VAT Incl. = R18,600.00

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    The course content addresses the following topics: 


    • The role of projects in the implementation of strategy
    • Operationalise financial models (NPV, IRR, Payback Period, and Discounted Payback Period) in the selection of projects
    • Organisational structures and leadership as facilitators of project implementation
    • Application of Lags and PERT in project scheduling
    • Resource scheduling under resource constrained conditions
    • Project acceleration
    • Advanced applications of Earned Value Management (EVM)
    • Stakeholder management
    • Organisational change and project management
    • Programme and portfolio management
    • MS Project integration

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