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Online Qualification

Project Manager

Designed to equip professionals with the expertise, tools, and real-world experience needed to manage projects with confidence in today’s fast-paced business environment. Through dynamic modules, you’ll master essential project management skills, from strategic planning and resource allocation to stakeholder engagement and risk management. 

You’ll gain insights into effectively leading teams, streamlining workflows, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.

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Course Curriculum

Discover the world of project management and the role it plays in driving successful business
operations. These modules provide an introduction to project management principles,
methodologies, and best practices. Learn how to initiate, plan, execute, and close projects
effectively, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder expectations.

The important bits

Key Info

  • Course Duration: 18 Months
  • Accreditation: Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)
  • Access: Online
  • Start Date: 2 March 2026
  • Cost: Enquire for Price
Learning Session

What you’ll learn

  • How to initiate a project by setting clear objectives, scope, key deliverables, and governance structures;
  • How to develop a comprehensive project plan that aligns with budget, schedule, risk management, and resource allocation;
  • How to execute and track project progress through stakeholder engagement, quality assurance, and proactive risk management
  • How to close a project by completing deliverables, documenting lessons learned, and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction.
Learn from top talent

This QCTO accredited online Certificate is built and taught by data science experts who specialise in the field.

Build your skills

Gain both fundamental theory and practical data skills that are in high demand in today’s job market.

Think outside the box

This QCTO accredited Certificate is the perfect way to combine your creativity with practical commercial logic.

Elevate your career

Be recognised with an industry centric Red & Yellow certification, 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 online certification is perfect for:

  • Aspiring project managers
  • Professionals transitioning into project roles looking to upskill in planning, execution, and team coordination, whether moving from an operational, administrative, or technical background.
  • Entrepreneurs and business owners who need to manage multiple projects, streamline workflows, and optimise resources to ensure business success.
  • Team leaders and supervisors responsible for managing teams, overseeing project timelines, and ensuring successful project delivery.

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.

Melissa Opperman

Melissa Opperman

Manager for the School of Lifelong Learning

- Melissa Opperman blends strategic insight with a deep passion for education, ensuring every learner reaches their full potential. - With expertise in SETA, QCTO, and online learning, she drives innovative and accessible education solutions. - Committed to lifelong learning, she empowers individuals to grow in both their personal and professional journeys.

Brands we work with

ABSA
Primedia Group
MTN
Holder Vector
TFG Limited
Accenture Song
African Bank
Capitec
Coronation
Dentsu Aegis Network
Dimension Data
DStv
FCB
GroupM
IPG
Kagiso
M&C Saatchi
Media24
MultiChoice
Nedbank
Ogilvy
Old Mutual
Omnicom
Revlon
Sun International
TBWA
Unilever
VMLY&R
Vodacom
WPP

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