GetSmarter: University of Cape Town Project Administration Course

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GetSmarter is a high-touch online education company that works together with top universities and industry experts to present a portfolio of courses throughout South Africa.

COURSE NAME:

  • University of Cape Town Project Administration Course

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

  • The course in a nutshell:
    • Gain the practical skills and knowledge to manage projects successfully.
    • Learn how to run projects on time and within budget and how to use the most popular project administration tools and techniques.
    • 10-week online course presented throughout South Africa.
    • Based on a textbook that is used in preparation for the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
    • Results in a Certificate in Project Administration from the University of Cape Town’s Information Systems Department.
  • Course modules:
    • Module 1: Introduction to project administration
    • Module 2: Define the project
    • Module 3: Risk management
    • Module 4: Work breakdown structure
    • Module 5: Realistic scheduling and accurate estimating
    • Module 6: Understanding cost, schedule and quality
    • Module 7: Selecting a project team
    • Module 8: Clear communication among project stakeholders
    • Module 9: Measuring progress and solving common project problems
    • Module 10: Advancing your practice of project administration

COURSE DURATION:

  • 10-week part-time online course

COURSE DATES:

  • Course starts 2 April 2012.

COURSE LOCATION:

  • This course is based online through the internet, therefore available throughout South Africa and abroad.

PREREQUISITES:

  • The only requirement is that you have an email address and access to the internet, since all aspects of the course are conducted online. A matric certificate is recommended, since the courses are of a university standard, but is not required.

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