Red & Yellow
Online Short Course
Project Management
Ideas are easy. Execution is where real value is created. Every successful campaign, product launch, business initiative or organisational change depends on someone who can bring people, resources and timelines together to make things happen. That's the power of great project management.
In this practical 11-week course, you'll learn how to plan, manage and deliver projects with confidence, even when priorities shift and unexpected challenges arise. From managing scope, budgets and resources to communicating effectively with stakeholders and adapting to change, you'll develop the skills needed to keep projects moving and teams aligned. Whether you're leading projects formally or simply taking on greater responsibility at work, you'll gain practical tools to turn plans into successful outcomes.
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Course Curriculum
- Define a project
- Explain project management methodologies (including Agile)
- Develop a strategy for a project
- Describe the framework for an operational plan
The important bits
Key Info
- Course Duration: 11 Weeks
- Accreditation: R&Y Certificate of Completion
- Access: Online
- Start Date: 17 August 2026
- Cost: R13,500
What you’ll learn
- Understand the critical role project management plays, and the value it can add to organizations
- How to take an intangible idea and transform it into a real and successful outcome
- Learn and understand a variety of methodologies (e.g. agile) that you’ll be able to implement immediately
- Manage scope creep, change requests, and unanticipated speedbumps and learn practical ways to control budget, timing, and resources to ensure quality delivery
Learn from top talent
This course is built and taught by Project Management experts who have developed effective tools for optimal outcomes.
Build your skills
Understand and apply stronger management skills that are crucial for the next generation of work.
Think outside the box
This course is ideal for people who want to improve project processes, limit scope creep and bring creative solutions into workflows.
Elevate your career
Be recognised with an industry centric Red & Yellow certificate, giving you a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills.
Red & Yellow courses are made to future-proof your career
Our courses are designed to accelerate opportunities and give a boost to your CV. Top businesses across industries recognise Red & Yellow graduates as having the practical skills and the theoretical background to hit the ground running with confidence and creative flair.
Benefits:
Our courses are both current and relevant to the South African context.
Applicable, practical assignments:
- So that you can apply what you’re learning to your everyday work life, and your specific business challenges.
Discussion Forums and Chat sessions:
- Helping you develop your professional network.
- Hosted by your coach, lecturer, or subject specialist.
- Ideal opportunities to discuss the content and get answers to all your questions.
Personalized feedback:
- Tailored to your individual strengths, and opportunities for personal improvement.
A dedicated team:
- Acting as your “virtual” support crew whose only focus is to help get you over the finish line
Included in your course:
- An industry-sought-after Certificate of Completion from Red & Yellow
- Original, relevant, and constantly updated content
- An interactive online learning experience that includes videos, live chat sessions, forum discussions, and more
This course is perfect for:
- Professionals in client service: whether at an ad agency or an IT solutions provider
- Individuals who need to harness the collective force of many stakeholders, and manage the optimal outcome
- Business owners – be it a tech startup or SME – who want to know how to streamline processes and deliver
- NGOs/NPOs that need to implement and manage projects effectively
- Newly appointed managers, who feel unsure about what they’re doing – or individuals gunning for a promotion and wanting something that’ll look great on a CV
- New entrants in the job market, who need to know the vocabulary and terminology to get ahead
Meet your team:
This course was created by, and benefits from, our full-time lecturers’ years of experience in the field – both in lecturing and in industry. They know how to nurture talent and bring out the best in students, resulting in many award-wins over the years.
Phelisa Ncokazi
Senior Project Management Western Cape President (PMSA)
Phelisa Ncokazi is a seasoned senior management professional with over 26 years of experience spanning the full spectrum of ICT disciplines, project and programme management, and strategic governance. Her career reflects a consistent trajectory of leadership excellence, from her early roles in project administration to senior management positions at leading organizations such as Woolworths Financial Services, Dimension Data (NTT Data), Altron, and Old Mutual. Holding a Master of Commerce in Leadership Studies and multiple project management qualifications—including PMP, SAFe Scrum Master, and Prince2 Practitioner—Phelisa combines academic rigor with practical insight. Her leadership style is rooted in adaptive and servant leadership principles, enabling her to build cohesive teams, drive organizational alignment, and foster cultures of accountability and growth. Phelisa’s expertise includes Waterfall and Agile project delivery, stakeholder engagement, ICT governance, and change management. Beyond her corporate achievements, Phelisa is passionate about empowering women through leadership development and faith-based mentorship. Fluent in English, IsiZulu, and IsiXhosa, she brings a culturally attuned and inclusive perspective to every engagement Phelisa is a proud member of Project Management South Africa and continues to champion excellence, transformation, and purpose-driven leadership in every sphere she touches.
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