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University of Cape Town

Project Management Foundations: An Organisational Perspective

University of Cape Town via GetSmarter

Overview

Become an expert at managing work through the entire project lifecycle: from initiation and work breakdown to measuring progress and problem-solving. Achieve efficiency for your organisation with the UCT Project Management Foundations online short course.

On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with: The practical skills to address requirements like project scope, risk, time, and costs. The ability to identify challenges and improve processes to effectively manage project teams. A certificate from UCT validating your new-found knowledge and capabilities. Unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.

Syllabus

  • Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus
  • Module 1: Introduction to project management
  • Module 2: Getting started: Identifying stakeholders and initiating a project
  • Module 3: Managing risk
  • Module 4: Work breakdown structure
  • Module 5: Realistic scheduling and accurate estimating
  • Module 6: Understanding cost, time, and scope
  • Module 7: Managing a project team
  • Module 8: Clear communication among project stakeholders
  • Module 9: Measuring progress and solving common problems
  • Module 10: Advancing your practice of project management

Taught by

Ayanda Pekane

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