Knowledge Module

Explanation

Credits

NQF

Introductory Studies for Project Managers

This module introduces the fundamentals of project management, including the role and responsibilities of a project manager.

4

5

Project Integration Management

This module focuses on coordinating all project elements to ensure activities are properly aligned and managed as a whole.

4

5

Project Scope Management

This module develops skills to define, control, and manage the work required to successfully complete a project.

8

5

Project Time Management

This module teaches how to plan, schedule, and control project timelines to ensure timely completion.

8

5

Project Cost Management

This module covers budgeting, cost estimation, and financial control to keep projects within approved budgets.

8

5

Project Quality Management

This module focuses on ensuring project deliverables meet required standards and stakeholder expectations.

8

5

Project Human Resource Management

This module equips learners with skills to manage project teams effectively and allocate resources appropriately.

8

5

Project Communications Management

This module develops the ability to manage project information and ensure effective communication with stakeholders.

8

5

Project Risk Management

This module teaches how to identify, assess, and manage potential risks that may impact project success.

8

5

Project Procurement Management

This module focuses on acquiring goods and services from external suppliers and managing contracts effectively.

8

5

Project Stakeholder Management

This module develops skills to identify, engage, and manage stakeholders to ensure project support and success.

8

5

Practical Module

Explanation

Credits

NQF

Initiate a project

This module develops skills to define project objectives, identify stakeholders, and formally start a project.

5

4

Plan and develop a project management approach and scope statement

This module teaches how to create a project plan and clearly define the project scope

5

8

Plan and develop a project timeline and schedule

This module focuses on scheduling tasks and milestones to ensure timely project delivery.

5

8

Plan for and project the cost of a project

This module equips learners to estimate project costs and develop a budget.

5

8

Plan project management systems

This module develops the ability to design and implement systems for managing project activities efficiently.

5

8

Monitor and control the scope of a project

This module focuses on tracking project progress to ensure deliverables remain within scope.

5

8

Control the project delivery schedules and costs

This module teaches how to manage timelines and budgets to keep the project on track.

5

8

Control the project quality

This module develops skills to monitor and ensure that project outputs meet quality standards.

5

8

Manage and control the human resources of a project

This module focuses on assigning, monitoring, and managing project team members effectively.

5

8

Conduct and control project communication and stakeholder interaction

This module equips learners to manage project communications and stakeholder expectations.

5

8

Manage and control project risks

This module teaches how to identify, monitor, and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle.

5

8

Manage and control project procurement activities

This module develops skills to acquire and manage goods, services, and contracts for the project.

5

8

Manage and control project close-out activities

This module focuses on completing all project tasks, evaluating outcomes, and formally closing the project.

5

8

Work Experience Module

Explanation

Credits

NQF

Attend to project initiation management processes

This module develops practical experience in starting a project, defining objectives, and engaging stakeholders.

10

5

Attend to project planning processes

This module focuses on applying planning skills to develop project schedules, budgets, scope, and management systems in a real-world setting.

20

5

Attend to project execution and control processes

This module provides hands-on experience in implementing project plans, monitoring progress, managing risks, and controlling quality, costs, and timelines.

20

5

Attend to project close out processes

This module develops skills to complete project activities, evaluate outcomes, and formally close projects while documenting lessons learned

10

5