Managing Projects

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About this programme: Stephen Covey said: “All things are created twice; first mentally; then physically. The key to creativity is to begin with the end in mind, with a vision and a blueprint of the desired result.” In today’s world, project management has become a prime technique for managing change and implementing strategy. The Managing Projects programme at USB Executive Development - a Platinum status Registered Education and Training Provider at Project Management South Africa (PMSA) - was designed to respond to the needs of the modern business environment in a practical, how-to-do-it way.

Programme Details:

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2018

Who should attend this programme: The programme is aimed at middle to senior managers across all industries; who need to launch or manage projects and wish to embrace Project Management as a career.

PLEASE NOTE: Fees include programme material, lunch and refreshments; and are payable before the commencement of the programme.

Programme fees, faculty and dates are subject to change.

CAPE TOWN 116 - 20 April

CAPE TOWN 216 - 20 July

CAPE TOWN 329 October - 2 November

JOHANNESBURG5 - 9 March

DURBAN7 - 11 May

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5 days Duration: 2 months*

R20 900.00 incl VAT

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Individualassignments: 1

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) CreditsUSB-ED’s Managing Projects programme is accepted by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a learning programme. On successful completion of the programme, a registered practitioner may earn 5 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits towards Category 1 status.

* Includes the time that is required to completeand submit the programme assignment

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After completion of the p ogramme, you will be equipped to:• apply generic project management philosophy, principles and techniques that will enable

you to analyze, plan, measure progress, control and report on, any project of any kind or size in any industry.

• position project management within the context of strategic and business management

What are the admission requirements?

No formal tertiary qualifications are required.Participants should have English language competence at NQF level 4 or equivalent, as well as the ability to read and comprehend learning material, write assignments, and follow and participate in discussions on management issues. Mathematical competence is also a recommendation.

What will you receive upon completion?

On successful completion of the programme (which requires attendance of all classroom-based days as well as the passing of the assignment), you will receive a certificate from Stellenbosch University.

Value proposition

Mr Coenie Nel (MBA, M.Eng). AREAS OF EXPERTISE: infrastructure management; engineering management; project management

Mr MC Botha (MBA). AREAS OF EXPERTISE: project management; business management of projects and local government service implementation

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CreditsTOWARDS THE POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT:

On successful completion of this programme, participants can apply for 20 credits towards the present curriculum of the Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management (NQF 8) offered at USB, subject to the following conditions:

• Applying for credit recognition is subject to theStellenbosch University Recognition of PriorLearning (RPL) and Credit Accumulation andTransfer Regulation (REG-001 2017), dated 19 June2017.

• Claiming these credits does not automatically allow,nor guarantee acceptance on the PostgraduateDiploma in Project Management programme ofthe USB, nor obviate the application process andadmittance criteria.

• Applying for credit recognition should be exercisedwithin 5 years of completing the programme.

Programme Content The programme presents all the principles, processes, techniques and requirements for the focused and integrated management of substantial ad hoc tasks by a specific team against planned targets of time and cost, as opposed to functional management. Presentation methods include group work and case studies, and individual and group participation are important components of the programme structure.

Based on pre-reading and class discussions, groups are required to submit responses to case studies. Individuals or groups must prepare a project plan on a relevant topic of own choice. The purpose of this assignment is for participants to demonstrate an understanding of all the principles and techniques presented in the programme and to confirm their ability to apply these in a practical situation.

The assignment will be marked against an assessment matrix. An individual assignment requires an aggregate outcome of 50% with a sub-minimum outcome of 30% for every chapter of the assignment. Group assignments require an aggregate outcome of 60% with a sub-minimum outcome of 30% for every chapter of the assignment.

Subject Areas:

Time management for projects with non-repetitive elementsConstruction of precedence diagrams and Gantt charts; technical constraints which influence the project duration.

Orientation to project management and project planningDefining projects and project management against the project business case. Contextualizing the relationships of projects with the organisational strategy.

The formulation of the scope of a project Following a structured planning protocol in demonstrating the project in a graphical fashion in the Work Breakdown Structure. Developing mitigation actions and contingencies resultant of a comprehensive risk management process. Compiling a narrative of project deliverables in the Statement of Work.

Organising for project management Understanding cross-functional organisations and matrix relationships for projects; specifically the responsibilities of the role players - i.e. top management, line managers, project sponsors and project managers.

Cost managementUnderstanding the general principles of accurate classification of costs and estimating the project budget utilising the principles of the activity based costing system. Applying Earned Value Management to determine the ’health’ of a project and report on required managerial interventions..

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