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Project Management Short Course
The Project Management Short Course at Boston City Campus gives you practical training in how projects are planned, executed and controlled. You learn how to structure project phases, track progress, allocate responsibilities and keep a project on schedule.
The course builds your ability to manage budgets, identify risks early and report on project performance with confidence. After completing the programme, you receive a Boston Short Learning Programme Certificate. You can also sit for the international CompTIA Project+ exam and register as an Associate member of Project Management South Africa.
This programme is offered by Boston City Campus in the distance mode of education with support provided at Learner Support Centres. Apply to register at any Boston City Campus Learner Support Centre nationwide.
Programme Summary
Programme Name
Project Management
Programme Type
Short Learning Programme
Entry Requirements
Open Entry
Credits
Non-credit Bearing
Duration
1 Year (full-time)
All modules are compulsory and must be passed.
- Windows*
- Word Processing*
- Spreadsheets*
- Outlook*
- Project Management*
- Project+ (CompTIA)**
- Microsoft Project 1*
- Microsoft Project 2*
- Principles of Customer Service*
- Principles of Business Communication*
- Principles of Business Management*
*Formative Assessments are undertaken and the highest grade achieved in Formative Assessment is retained. The final grade is based on the Summative Assessment only. A maximum of one (1) additional supplementary assessment opportunity is provided for the Summative Assessment, which will be charged for.
**The Learner may participate in as many non-formal Formative Assessments as is required in order to prepare for the International exam. Once declared ready, the Learner may then sit for the International Summative Assessment. All International Summative Assessments require a Learner to be declared Competent in each. There is no supplementary opportunity as the Learner is permitted to sit for the International Summative Assessment as many times as is required, until declared Competent. Each International Summative Assessment sitting attracts an additional fee.
CompTIA Examination fees will be charged separately.
PMSA STUDENT (ASSOCIATE) MEMBERSHIP
Project Management South Africa (PMSA) is a not-for-profit, member-based professional association serving the knowledge, networking and representation needs of practising project managers in South Africa. Boston Learners will be registered as Student (Associate) Members of PMSA with access to various industry magazines, publications, textbook articles and project management articles. PMSA Membership Fees will be charged separately.
Well Organised | Meticulous | Able to Delegate | Friendly | Ability to Remain Calm Under-Pressure | Responsible | Confident
- Ability to operate effectively in the workplace using a number of Windows-based end-user applications
- Ability to assess full extent of particular project
- Ability to plan step-by-step each phase and delivery point of project
- Ability to monitor progress, generate progress reports and keep implementation on track throughout process
- Ability to recognise shortcomings and potential problems during the project, as and when or and even before they occur
- Ability to stay calm and make the correct decisions, with appropriate consultation with stakeholders, when things need to change during the project
- Ability to keep all project goals in focus, so as to ensure full delivery of all aims of project
- Ability to delegate responsibility and monitor appropriately
- Ability to control budget at all stages and report at regular intervals
INSTITUTE LEARNING PROGRAMME / BOSTON SHORT LEARNING PROGRAMME
On successful completion the Learner will be issued:
- A Project+ Credential Certificate from CompTIA (Internationally recognised)
- A Boston Short Learning Programme Project Management