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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

Project management is a key skill for anybody looking to make a bigger influence within their organization. The Project Management Foundations assist in learning about existing and new project management tools and practices, as well as gaining a comprehension of the project life cycle. The training also covers the method and benefits of Risk management.

According to the project management institute 2018 report, Using standard Project management practices, 73% of organizations effectively accomplish their goals. The Project Management Foundations Training equips learners with transferable techniques that will enable them to operate more successfully and effectively. The program teaches students how to form and lead project teams, operate within timelines and financial restrictions, and communicate feasible ideas to stakeholders.

The Project Management Foundations syllabus aids in gaining a basic grasp of the life cycle of the project, from start to finish, including planning and monitoring. The program also helps in developing a solid understanding of current project management best methods. The course emphasized the role of value in projects as well as viewpoints on quality definitions and aspects.

The Highlights

  • Downloadable resources
  • Split option of payment
  • Online learning
  • Course provider Getsmarter
  • 8 weeks duration
  • 10-12 hours per week
  • University of Cape Town offering
  • Projects and assessments
  • Self-paced learning
  • Shareable certificate

Programme Offerings

  • Case Studies
  • online learning
  • Self-paced learning
  • Offline resources
  • video lectures
  • quizzes
  • Live polls
  • Infographics

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
yesUCT Cape Town

Fee type

Fee amount in INR

Project Management Foundations fees

Rs. 69,112 (Incl of all taxes)

The Project Management Foundations fee is Rs. 69,112 (Incl of all taxes). Entrants will have two payment methods at the time of admission: full payment or split payments. Entrants can pay the entire course fee at the time of admission or pay in three installments, a 3% admin fee. The fee can be paid by electronic funds transfer, credit/debit card, or bank transfer.


Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

To qualify for the Project Management Foundations certification, students must complete all training modules, submit assignments, project work, and participate in activities such as quizzes, questionnaires, surveys, test series, case studies, and so on, as specified in the coursebook. The assessment is solely based on a series of virtual projects and assignments that were submitted. For certification, students must fulfill all of the criteria listed in the coursebook.

What you will learn

LeadershipProject management

After completing the Project Management Foundations online certification course, Candidates will obtain professional skills in dealing with project needs such as risk, scope, time, and prices, as well as the capacity to recognize difficulties and improve procedures in order to successfully manage team members. Students will receive a credential from UCT confirming their acquired skills and knowledge.


Who it is for

  • Anyone interested in a career in managing products or those who are needed to handle many projects can join the course.
  • Professionals who are presently working as Project managers and wish to improve their skills and knowledge of the field.
  • Supervisors, operations managers and managing directors who want to enhance their present management practices with new capabilities.

Admission Details

To enrol in the Project Management Foundations short course, follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1. Follow the official URL to open the official course page.

Step 2. Click the ‘Register Now’ button to start the process of registration

Step 3. Read the Getsmarter terms and conditions and agree to continue 

Step 4. Make your account on getsmarter by filling in personal details

Step 5. Fill in the sponsor details if any and provide a billing address

Step 6. Make payment and start learning project management

The Syllabus

  • Identify the difference between a project and operational activities
  • Recall the history of project management and the contexts in which the discipline operates today
  • Identify the factors that impact the success of a project
  • Recall the life cycle of a project and the main functions of project management involved in each
  • Discuss the role of a project and the stakeholders involved in a project
  • Identify the different organisational structures and cultures in which projects occur
  • Demonstrate an understanding of project constraints and the dynamic relationships among them

  • Describe the most common stakeholder roles
  • Identify different project stakeholders
  • Choose appropriate tools for communicating with stakeholders for a project
  • Complete a stakeholder analysis, statement of work, project charter, and scope statement
  • Review key documents that support project success

  • Review the risk management process and the advantages of risk management
  • Recall the differences between risks as threats and risks as opportunities
  • Outline ways to identify risks and analyse their probability and impact
  • Use risk recording and management techniques and documents
  • Show how and why risk management is an integral part of project management
  • Identify effective measures for responding to and monitoring risks

  • Recognise the nature and benefits of a WBS
  • Identify the applications and purpose of a work breakdown structure (WBS)
  • Use the WBS
  • Assess project risks according to their likelihood and degree of impact
  • Create a WBS

  • Identify how to plan and develop a sound project schedule
  • Identify how Gantt charts and network diagrams can be used in project planning
  • Calculate the critical path
  • Identify considerations related to project schedule and cost estimation
  • Describe the importance of time and cost estimations in projects
  • Use estimating techniques to calculate project duration and cost

  • Explain the benefits of insourcing and outsourcing specialised skills
  • Identify how project constraints must be balanced in order to support project success
  • Discuss the importance of quality in projects and perspectives on definitions and dimensions of quality
  • Apply project compression strategies to reduce either time or cost, or both
  • Apply appropriate balancing techniques
  • Calculate costs and budget variances associated with balancing techniques and compression strategies
  • Assess the potential risks and rewards for applying each technique effectively

  • Identify how to build an effective team and achieve positive team dynamics
  • Recognise the difference between workgroups and teams
  • Demonstrate how to assign activities and responsibilities to project team members
  • Identify the characteristics of a high-performing team
  • Describe how teams are formed and the phases they typically go through
  • Articulate the qualities of a good project leader
  • Choose the best methods to manage conflict effectively in project teams

  • Apply communication best practices to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
  • Recall the factors that underpin effective communication in project management
  • Explain the use of control documents
  • Show the effects of change during a project and the importance of change management
  • Describe configuration management and its uses

  • Demonstrate how to measure and graph cost performance
  • Review popular monitoring and reporting methods
  • Use earned value management metrics and equations to monitor and report on schedule performance
  • Identify solutions to common project problems
  • Apply earned value management methods to assess project performance and progress
  • Choose the best method for addressing project problems

  • Recognise the fundamental principles of lean project management
  • Recognise the fundamental principles of project portfolio management (PPM)
  • Research current, popular project management software applications
  • Discuss the importance of continuing professional development (CPD)
  • Research appropriate institutes, associations, and opportunities for further learning
  • Complete your final activity submission
  • Research various software applications that enable efficient digital project management

Instructors

UCT Cape Town Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What are the 5 stages of project management?

Planning, initiation, monitoring, execution, and closure are the 5 stages of project management.

2: What is project management?

Project management is the use of techniques, methodologies, expertise, information, and knowledge to achieve particular project objectives.

3: What are the 4 P’s of project management?

Product, project, people, and process are the 4 P’s of project management.

4: What is the best project management course?

The Project Management Foundations online certification course is one of the best project management courses.

5: What qualifications do you need to be a project manager?

A sime UCT certification and expertise in the relevant field is enough to be a project manager.

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