Project Management Skills Programme,
Level 5, 27 credits

SAQA Registration nr. 120378, 120381, 120385
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How you will learn:

Are you working in or transitioning into a project-based role? This practical, short skills programme equips you with the core project administration and coordination skills required in today’s dynamic work environments.


💡 Learning Approach
Choose between a blended online format or in-person classroom delivery. Either way, you’ll walk away with practical tools and proven project management techniques that you can apply immediately in your workplace. Your learning journey includes theoretical knowledge, practical activities, and assessment-based certification.


🧭 A Stepping Stone to Project Management Certification
Gain critical skills in project initiation, planning, execution, and closure. Whether you are supporting project teams or aspiring to be a project lead, this programme sets a strong foundation aligned with recognised best practices.


⏱️ Programme Duration

  • Online: 60 days access to the Learning Management System, including self-paced learning and assessment preparation

  • Onsite: 3 days of classroom training (minimum of 15 participants per group booking)



📄 Certification Outcome
Once you complete the summative assessment and submit a Portfolio of Evidence, you’ll receive a Certificate of Competence endorsed by the SETQAA.

What this course will enable you to do - Your learning Outcomes

The Project Management Skills Programme is designed to equip individuals with the foundational knowledge and practical tools required to plan, implement, monitor, and close projects effectively across various sectors. This programme covers key aspects such as project scoping, scheduling, resource allocation, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Participants will learn to apply structured project management methodologies to ensure the successful delivery of project objectives within time, cost, and quality constraints. Ideal for aspiring project managers, team leaders, and coordinators, this programme builds essential competencies for managing projects in dynamic and results-driven environments.

By the end of this skills programme, you will be able to:

✅ Identify and understand the different types of projects and propose effective strategies and tactics
✅ Contribute to the setup and ongoing management of the project environment
✅ Administer and maintain critical project documentation and libraries
✅ Apply effective change control and configuration processes
✅ Use project management tools to support project progress
✅ Take corrective action when challenges arise with tools and techniques
✅ Record lessons learned and update project methods for future improvement

Modules - What you will learn

This skills programme covers five key phases of project management through these modules:

📌 Module 1: Introduction to Project Management
Understand what a project is, how projects differ from operations, and key principles in project environments.

📌 Module 2: Origination and Initiation of Projects
Learn how to support the initial setup of projects, including stakeholder identification, purpose definition, and resource allocation.

📌 Module 3: Project Planning
Support detailed project planning activities such as defining tasks, timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation measures.

📌 Module 4: Project Execution
Apply and monitor project tools, report on status, support change control, and keep the team aligned.

📌 Module 5: Project Closure
Document project outcomes, support project closure processes, and reflect on lessons learned for future improvements.

Who Should Apply?

Is This Skills Programme for You?

This programme is ideal for:

✔ Project team members and coordinators
✔ Administrative or HR staff supporting project delivery
✔ Junior project managers or project assistants
✔ Line managers overseeing project-based work

Entry Requirements

To enrol, learners should be competent in:

✔ Communication at NQF Level 4
✔ Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4
✔ Computer Literacy at NQF Level 4

What to Expect from the Assessment Process:

Your journey to certification includes the following assessment steps:

✔️ Formative Assessment:
Throughout the programme, you will complete assessment activities to demonstrate understanding of assessment planning, evidence gathering, and judgment.
✔️ Final Integrated Summative Assessment (FISA):
Within four weeks of completing the training, you will submit a portfolio of evidence.
✔️ Portfolio of Evidence (PoE):
You’ll compile a comprehensive PoE that includes assessment plans, tools, evidence records, and feedback — demonstrating your ability to conduct valid, fair, and reliable assessments.
✔️ Document Review and Questioning:
Your assessor will evaluate all documentation and conduct questioning to test your applied knowledge and decision-making ability.
✔️ Certification:
Once competence is confirmed, you will receive a Statement of Results issued by the ETD Quality Assurance Partner (QAP).

Learning Support
How You’ll Stay Connected and Supported:

✔ Join Online Contact Sessions (Blended Learning only)
If you’re enrolled in our Blended Learning programme, you’ll attend regular online sessions with a facilitator. These sessions offer interactive training, assessment guidance, and real-world application discussions to deepen your learning.

✔ Access Your Self-Study Resources (Self-Study learners)
Self-study learners can progress at their own pace with access to structured course materials, guided activities, and assessment preparation tools—all available on your learning platform.

✔ Engage with Your Online Community (Available to all learners)
All learners can connect through discussion forums, peer sharing, and collaborative spaces. Whether you’re studying independently or in a group, your questions and insights help shape a richer learning experience.


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Choose Your Learning Plan

Flexible options to fit your goals, lifestyle, and budget

Self-Study Plan -
Monthly Plan

This option is currently not available for this course
Flexible, independent learning with structure and support check-ins.


✔ No live training sessions
✔ Includes structured block program
✔ Access to live assessment prep (where no recordings exist)
✔ Feedback from assessors after each submission
✔ Grouped by start date to ensure pacing and support

✔ No registration fees
✔ Study material included

Blended Learning – Full Payment

R4400/once off
Structured learning with live support and real-time interaction.


✔ Includes live facilitator-led sessions
✔ Peer collaboration and personalised feedback
✔ Full access to resources and learning blocks
✔ Enrol now to join the next available start date

✔ No registration fees
✔ Study material included


Blended Learning – Monthly Plan

This option is not available for this course
Same full support, spread across manageable payments.


✔ Everything in the Full Payment plan
✔ Monthly, interest-free payments
✔ Enroll now to reserve your place in the upcoming intake

✔ No registration fees
✔ Study material included


Please note VAT is not included in the prices listed above.
Our subject matter expertise

Meet our SMEs

Leandra van der Merwe

education, training & development practitioner
Leandra started her career in training and development 25 years ago as a project manager. She qualified as Education Training and Development Practitioner in 2012. She has a BCom Degree in Industrial Psychology and various other qualifications in the field of project management and security. She has assisted many companies with accreditation, learning material design and development as well as enhancing the learning culture through management development and skills development.

Leandra is passionate about people development and her favourite quote is:
“A day not spend learning is a day wasted.”

Janelle Gravett

Education, training & development practitioner

Janelle has been involved in the skills development area in industry sectors such as hospitality, travel, mining, manufacturing, business process outsourcing and services (BPS & O) and education and skills development.

She has a wealth of experience in learning and development methodologies and is an expert in the skills development legislation. ​ She is an Assessor, Moderator and Skills development Facilitator and works with a number of different SETAs.​

She has been part of the QCTO occupational qualification development team for SDF Administrator and Practitioner and part of the development team for the Contact Centre manager Occupational qualification. Currently Janelle is part of the CEP team for the development of the Occ Qualification for Sales and Marketing. ​

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