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.
Project Management Foundations: An Organisational Perspective
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Focused on the basics of project management: Understand the complete project lifecycle, from initiation and breakdown to progress tracking and problem-solving.100% online learning: Engage with interactive videos, module notes, assignments, quizzes, and more. 7–10 hours of learning per week. Guided by UCT faculty: Learn from industry experts. Receive dedicated support from a Success Advisor. Access discussion forums.
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.
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