INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
OVERVIEW
The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the project management discipline and to enable you to start operating in a project environment by understanding the terminology used and interpreting and explaining the fundamental concepts of project management.
It also aims to assist you to achieve the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) unit standard ‘Explain fundamentals of project management’. The SAQA number for the unit standard is 120372; it is set at National Qualifications Framework (NQF) level 4 and is worth 5 credits.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This Project management course will benefit all delegates responsible or involved in project delivery.
PRE-REQUISITE LEARNING
In order to assume learning to be in place, learners accessing this qualification will have demonstrated competence in computer literacy, numeracy, literacy and communications at NQF level 4 or equivalent.
COURSE CONTENT
The course is based on the Project Management Institute’s (PMI®) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) and aligned to the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) Unit Standard identification number 120372 ‘Explain fundamentals of project management’.
- Introduction to SAQA, the course and unit standard,
- Administration that is required for assessment,
- What is a project?
- What is project management?
- From strategy to project tasks,
- Organisation structures,
- Processes and activities:
- Integration Management,
- Scope Management,
- Time Management,
- Cost Management,
- Risk Management,
- Quality Management,
- Communications Management,
- Human Resource Management, and
- Procurement and Contract Management.
COURSE DURATION & DELIVERY
The course is a 3 day course. Delegates receive learner guides with relevant information to cover the specific outcomes, essential embedded knowledge and cross-field outcomes.
Students will be required to complete a Portfolio of evidence (POE) to for submission to the assessor and moderator. Evening work may be required to complete the POE. Portfolios must be received by PM Academy by no later than one week after course completion.
The assessment Methods: may include – questioning, observation, oral discussion, pre-set questions, simulation, assignment, tests/exam, written explanations and reflection, self assessment
Students Portfolios are assessed as Competent will be submitted to the Services Seta for accreditation with SAQA.
The project management course may be delivered at our premises or alternatively we also tailor the course to be delivered in-house with adequate attendees.
BENEFITS
On completion of the course delegates will be able to:
- Explain the nature of a project,
- Explain the nature and application of project management,
- Explain the types of structures that are found in a project environment,
- Explain the application of organisation structures in a project environment, and
- Explain the major processes and activities required to manage a project.
