About this course

Type
Short Course
Accredited
Yes
Mode
Online
Duration

6 – 13 weeks

Pace
Self Paced

Course Description

Strong project management skills are essential for making a significant impact within an organisation. The Project Management course at Accelerate Management School is designed to equip you with the latest tools and techniques, as well as a deep understanding of the project life cycle.

This course is ideal for professionals in any industry, offering transferable skills that boost workplace effectiveness and efficiency. You’ll learn how to build and manage project teams, handle time and budget constraints, and effectively present solutions to stakeholders.

This course covers the latest methodologies and tools, including Agile and Lean management techniques. You’ll gain practical experience through project simulations and case studies that reflect real-life challenges.

Enrolling in the Accelerate Management School Project Management course will give you the skills you need to make a significant impact within your organisation.

Included with the Project Management Course:

  • Unlimited access to the course
  • Full-time, personalised student support with 100’s of videos.
  • Lifelong access to course content.
  • Designed for aspiring project managers.
  • The course is tailored to 21st-century business trends.
  • Continuous skill enhancement during and after the course.
  • Quality License Scheme (QLS) accredited (UK).
  • QCTO-accredited.
  • BEE compliant institution.
  • The course is eligible for skills levy reimbursement upon enrolment.
  • Internationally accredited.
  • Newcomers interested in agile project management.
  • Team leaders wanting to empower their teams with agile methods.
  • Career changers looking to use Gantt techniques.
  • Consultants aiming to enhance strategic planning and agile skills.
  • Efficiency seekers wanting to improve task and time management.
  • Diverse professionals looking to advance their agile project management skills.
  • Individuals focused on personal development through practical learning.
  • Those seeking to boost their leadership and project management abilities.

6 – 13 weeks

The course completion time is entirely dependent on your individual learning speed.

Start your Project Management Training Course with Accelerate Management. This course easily fits into your lifestyle. Begin when you’re ready, learn at your own pace, and get support throughout your studies.

Upon enrolment, you will receive:

  • Personalised login for the online Project Management course
  • Ongoing support during your studies
  • Digital certificates for each completed module
  • Completion certificate in both digital and hard copy forms

 

  • Grade 12/Matric required
  • Stable internet or Wi-Fi needed
  • Mobile or desktop device required
  • Mature Age exemption possible for those aged 23 and over
  • Ability to read and write in English necessary
  • QCTO
  • QLS – Quality Licence Scheme (United Kingdom)
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Modules

  • History of Project Management
  • The difference between a project and operational activities
  • Defining project management
  • What is a successful project
  • The Project Management Triangle
  • What is project management
  • The Five Project Management Processes
  • Navigating Project Management in Specific Industries
  • Project management glossary of terms

  • The life cycle of a project and the functions of a project manager
  • The interplay between project life cycles and contextual factors (Part 1)
  • The interplay between project life cycles and contextual factors (Part 2)
  • Project management and product development
  • Organisational environments
  • Organisational structures

  • Identifying managers from stakeholders
  • Identifying and managing stakeholders
  • Form a stakeholder register
  • Prioritize your stakeholders
  • Understand your key stakeholders
  • Monitoring and communicating with stakeholders
  • Common Stakeholders 

  • Managing project scope
  • The project charter
  • The statement of work (SOW)
  • Developing the SOW
  • The responsibility matrix (RACI)
  • Project communication
  • Developing a communication management plan
  • Designing a project proposal
  • Stakeholder analysis
  • Problem statement
  • Intervention logic
  • Key performance indicators
  • The project schedule
  • Specify inputs

  • Understanding the work breakdown structure (WBS)
  • Creating a WBS
  • Components of the WBS
  • How to construct a Work Breakdown Structure
  • Decomposition into component parts
  • Include project management in the WBS

  • Project scheduling techniques
  • Types of activity dependencies
  • Setting project milestones
  • Determining project parameters
  • Labour and productivity factors
  • Network diagrams and Gantt charts
  • Step 1 Forward pass – calculate early start and early finish dates
  • Step 2 Backward pass – calculate late start and late finish dates
  • Step 3 Calculate float and identify the critical path
  • Negative float
  • Creating a Gantt chart
  • Resource management
  • Levelling resources

  • The importance of estimating project duration and cost
  • Three measures of accuracy
  • Estimating techniques
  • Cost management
  • Creating a detailed project budget and estimating costs
  • Materials costs

  • Project resource re estimations
  • Understanding the levels of balancing a project
  • Project level balancing
  • Contingency review and float
  • Human Resources in project balancing
  • Recruiting specialists to work on a project
  • Managing experts on a team
  • External experts
  • Subcontracting or outsourcing
  • Overtime benefits and drawbacks 

  • Balancing the project scope
  • Scaling down the project scope
  • Fixed Phase Scheduling
  • Fast tracking
  • Phased product delivery
  • Putting product ahead of process
  • Reducing profit margins 

  • Differentiating between groups and team in project management
  • Selecting Team members
  • Optimising interpersonal dynamics in a team
  • Building a positive team environment
  • Assigning activities and responsibilities 

  • Tuckermans teams performance model
  • Creating a high performing team
  • Frameworks of high performing teams
  • The importance of project sponsors
  • Managing Conflict 

  • Introduction to project management communication
  • Project managers communication
  • Internal communication
  • Kick off meetings
  • Status and progress meetings
  • Teams development meeting
  • Review meetings
  • Problem-solving meetings
  • Change management meetings
  • Executive meetings
  • External Communication

  • Project Change Control
  • Change management roles
  • Project configuration
  • Understanding change configuration management
  • Document Version Control
  • Project Closure

  • Monitoring and reporting methods
  • Cost performance management
  • Cost performance calculation example
  • Schedule performance management
  • Earned value management (EVM)
  • Earned value structure
  • Advantages of earned value reporting
  • Key performance indicators
  • Solving common project challenges
  • Corporate challenges
  • Team challenges
  • Risk Challenges
  • Communication challenges
  • Expectation challenges 

  • Portfolio Management
  • Project portfolio management framework
  • Governance
  • Methodology
  • Project portfolio management and learn management
  • Learn project management
  • Customers point of view
  • Project flow 

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    A project management course is an educational program designed to teach individuals the principles, methodologies, and skills required to effectively plan, execute, and complete projects.

    The course is suitable for individuals of varying backgrounds and professions who want to learn how to manage projects efficiently and enhance their project management skills.

    On this project management course, you’ll learn about project initiation, scope management, scheduling, risk assessment, communication strategies, and leadership skills, among other essential aspects.

    Completing the course enhances your project management skills, improves your career prospects, equips you with tools to handle complex projects, and boosts your confidence in project-related tasks.

    Yes, certifications from reputable project management courses are recognised and valued by employers, showcasing your commitment and competence in project management practices.

    At Accelerate Management School, we offer dedicated and full-time trained support to assist you with all your course-related questions. Our team of subject matter experts is available from Monday to Friday, from 9 AM to 5 PM. You can rely on their expertise to address any queries or concerns you may have throughout your learning journey. Whether it’s clarifying concepts, providing additional guidance, or offering insights into the course materials, our support team is here to ensure you have a smooth and enriching educational experience. Feel free to reach out to us, and we’ll be delighted to help you in every way possible.

    At Accelerate Management School, our Project Management Course assessments in the course involve a mix of exams and quizzes. These assessments evaluate students’ theoretical knowledge and understanding of project management concepts. These assessments provide a comprehensive evaluation of the students’ understanding and skills in project management.

    At Accelerate Management School, you will have access to all course materials for up to one year after completing the course. This extended access allows you to review and revisit any content you wish to revise, ensuring you can consolidate your learning and refer back to valuable resources as needed.

    Completing the course can open up various career opportunities and advancements. It equips individuals with essential skills to take on project management roles in various industries. Graduates may pursue careers as project managers, project coordinators, or team leaders. Additionally, the acquired skills can help individuals enhance their effectiveness in their current roles and increase their chances of promotion within their organisations.

    Our refund policy fully complies with consumer protection laws. You have one week from the course start date to claim a full refund. After this initial week, a 50% refund will be provided for the next three weeks. However, after one month from the course start date, no refunds will be issued.

    A project management career involves overseeing and guiding projects from inception to completion. Project managers are responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

    Project management is crucial because it helps organisations achieve their strategic goals efficiently. It ensures that projects are completed successfully by managing resources, timelines, and risks, leading to better outcomes and improved profitability.

    Essential skills for a career in project management include leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills. Additionally, project managers need to be proficient in planning, risk management, and budgeting. – this online project management course covers all these skills.

    Yes, project management principles are adaptable and valuable across diverse industries, from IT and construction to healthcare and marketing.

    Project management skills enhance your ability to manage tasks, teams, and projects efficiently, making you valuable in various industries and boosting career advancement opportunities.

    The course at Accelerate Management School requires participants to have an interest in project management and access to a device with internet. The course is accessible to all, including aspiring project managers, team leaders, and career changers, and allows you to start anytime and learn at your own pace.

    You are welcome to pay for the course upfront and in addition, Accelerate offers monthly promotions, with up to 50% off.

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