4 - 6 hours per Week

8 Weeks Online

Project
Management
Develop and Deliver Comprehensive Project Plans
Determine project goals,
objectives, and benefits by
utilising best-practice project
management principles.
Gain an in-depth understanding of the
principles and practices required to
succeed in project management. Benefit
from a proactive, well-planned and
managed approach to project
conceptualisation, resulting in successful
project completion.

Develop the insight and understanding

required to accurately define project goals,
allocate resources, manage time efficiently,
identify risks, and determine the funding
requirements needed to confidently lead,
implement, and execute projects in your
business.

The skills you will develop

V Improved efficiency and effectiveness of scoping a project, allocating resources, working
towards a deadline, and budgeting throughout the various stages of the projectR
V Increased confidence in identifying potential risks and conflict resolution when managing a
team to successfully deliver projects.f
V Demonstrate the understanding and implementation of new techniques to approach new
projectsR
V Effectively communicate, motivate and influence others to reach a desirable outcome.

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Course Layout

Welcome to your online course

Get acquainted with the MasterStart online campus, familiarise yourself with our course structure,
meet your fellow learners and attend the Opening Event.

MODULE ONE

Introduction to Project Management

Demonstrate how a structured project life cycle enhances the chances of project success.

MODULE TWO

Project Concept

Create a project business case that considers environmental and social, as well as financial, benefits.

MODULE THREE

Project Organisation

Design and lead an effective project management team and engage with key project stakeholders.

MODULE FOUR

Project Planning: Scoping to Estimating

Identify and manage project risks throughout the life of a project.

MODULE F IVE

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Project Planning: Sc eduling to Budgeting
Create an effective project management plan, including schedules and budgets.

MODULE SIX

Project Controls

Monitor and control project progress, including quality and change control

Final Assessment
The learner is required to successfully complete one summative assessment.
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Who is the course for?

This course is ideal for project administrators who want

to update their knowledge of contemporary project
management principles and for managers who work in
the project domain where integrating diverse technical
inputs is crucial.

Course requirements

The learner is required to have access to:

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C Completed Grade 12 (or equivalent) [
C Good grasp of English (reading, writing and speaking:
C Basic computer and internet skills [
C No formal tertiary qualifications are requireM
C For admission via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL),
the general rules will apply based on work experience,
age, and maturity

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 How you’ll learn
MasterStart courses have been methodically developed to improve both the competence
and professional confidence of our learners. This humanised online learning approach
means our learners will:

Engage in workshops, breakout Explore practical case

Practise interpersonal skills in
sessions and collaborative studies small groups under the
group work guidance of experienced
coaches

Learner Support Resources eCertification

Document (LSD)
Additional readings lists are Upon successful completion of
available via the Virtual a competency-based short
A learner support document is
Learning Environment (VLE). course, participants will
provided to assist with
Learners will be expected to receive an eCertificate from
informing and recording
refer to relevant and up-to- Wits Business School. All
workplace applications.
date journal articles to eCertificates are encrypted to
conduct independent ensure there is no attempted
research. fraudulent activity.

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About our partnership
MasterStart and Wits Business School (WBS) have partnered to offer world-class, career-
focused online programmes that integrate contextualised coursework, skills development,
and a human-centered approach to online learning.

Wits Business School (WBS) offers specialised and transformative learning experiences
led by world-class course content, industry experts, and forward-thinking methodologies.
Together, we are committed to offering business-focused programmes that are relevant to
the challenges, opportunities, and changing landscape of today’s economy - supporting
you in your pursuit of excellence.

MasterStart is an online education provider dedicated

to producing career-enabling courses and unlocking
leadership potential. Our online and blended and
blended learning courses provide our students with
work-ready and relevant skills for today's professional
world. We are committed to providing our students
with the industry experience and working knowledge
they need to excel in their careers.

CONTACT US

+27 21 201 1167

support@masterstart.com

www.masterstart.com

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