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Quick Look Course Summary:Project Management Fundamentals Course
  • Next Public Course Date: 6 November 2019

  • Length: 1 day(s)

  • Price (at your venue): 1 Person R 4,811 EX VAT 3 Person R 3,654 EX VAT 10 Person R 2,719 EX VAT

  • Certification Type:Accredited

  • Locations & Venues: Off-site or in-house. We train in all major city centres throughout South Africa.

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    Project Management Fundamentals Course

    This project management fundamentals course is the ideal starting point for anyone new to managing projects. Before you can run a project well, you need to speak the language and understand the moving parts – and that is exactly what this course delivers, in a clear and practical way, without assuming any background.

    In a hands-on format it covers the core principles and the essential vocabulary, then shows you how to apply them to everyday work, so you leave able to plan and run a straightforward project from start to finish with genuine confidence.

    What You Will Learn

    • What a project actually is, and what the job of project management involves
    • The five project process groups and how they connect into one flow
    • Setting clear objectives, scope and success criteria from the outset
    • Simple, effective planning, scheduling and task tracking
    • Identifying and managing the most common risks and issues
    • Working with stakeholders and reporting progress clearly

    Who Should Attend

    Complete beginners, team members moving into project roles, administrators and supervisors – anyone who wants a confident grounding in project management fundamentals before tackling larger projects or an Non-accredited programme.

    Why Choose This Course

    It removes the intimidation from project work and replaces it with a simple, dependable method. The pace suits first-timers, the examples are drawn from real South African workplaces, and it is the natural first step before BOTI’s advanced, agile and accredited project management options – so there is a clear route to keep growing.

    Take It Further

    Looking for an internationally recognised agile credential? See our Scrum Master (SMC) and Agile Master (SAMC) courses. Need a full, accredited South African qualification? Explore the Occupational Certificate: Project Manager (SAQA 101869).

    Course Delivery

    Delivered in-house at your premises anywhere in South Africa, or at a scheduled public venue, and fully customisable to your team, projects and industry.

    About this certification. This is an international third-party certification. It is not a SETA or QCTO accreditation and carries no NQF credits. Your spend still counts as skills development expenditure for B-BBEE purposes, but it does not count as accredited training spend — please confirm how it should be treated with your skills development facilitator or B-BBEE verification agency.

    About this course
    This course is not accredited. It is delivered as a professional skills programme, and delegates receive a BOTI certificate of attendance.

    If you need a credit-bearing outcome for B-BBEE skills development, SETA grant or learnership purposes, please see our accredited qualifications and skills programmes, or read about BOTI accreditations.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is this course accredited?

    No. This course is delivered as a practical, facilitator-led skills programme and delegates receive a BOTI certificate of attendance. If you need a credit-bearing outcome for B-BBEE skills development, SETA grant or learnership purposes, ask us about our accredited qualifications, skills programmes and unit standards.

    Can this course be delivered in-house at our premises?

    Yes. Every BOTI course can be delivered on-site at your offices anywhere in South Africa, or at a scheduled public venue, and can be customised to your team and industry.

    How do I book or get a quote?

    Use the enquiry form on this page for a tailored quote, or call 011 882 8853 / email [email protected]. The course length and next public course date are shown in the Quick Look summary.

    Can this training count towards our B-BBEE scorecard?

    Spend on this course still counts as skills development expenditure for B-BBEE purposes, but it does not count as accredited training spend, and the Codes limit how much non-accredited training can contribute. Please confirm the treatment with your skills development facilitator or B-BBEE verification agency.

    Do you tailor the training to our industry?

    Yes. Our training is built around your business, using practical, real-world examples relevant to your team and sector.

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