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.
FOR MORE INFO/BOOKINGS, PLEASE CONTACT:
- Deborah Faria-Carrao
- Tel: 021 447 7565
- Email: deborah@getsmarter.co.za


