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The primary purpose of the PPM is to develop your project management skills, i.e. how to manage projects well.

The PPM is valuable for people who want to obtain the international PMP certification from the PMI, and the PMI endorses the PPM as 160 PDU hours (Professional Development Unit hours).

In addition to project management training and education, the PMI has additional requirements for PMP certification, including practical work experience and passing the PMP exam.
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The admission criteria are there to protect you, the applicant. The purpose is to ensure that people who enroll don’t take too high a risk of not being able to finish a course successfully. Our project management courses are not challenging but require English language proficiency and basic numeracy to deal with some basic calculations and interpret relatively simple graphs. People with a Grade 12 qualification that includes a subject such as Accounting or Mathematics – or an equivalent qualification – should not experience any difficulty related to numeracy.
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To ensure that cash flow doesn’t hinder your education, we offer flexible payment options to support you in pursuing your studies.

To secure your seat on a course, full payment of the course fee must be received. We offer the option to pay off the course fee, but the entire balance must be received at least a few days before the course starts.
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This prescribed book is written by some of the lecturers presenting the Programme In Project Management (PPM).

Used extensively by several universities since 2003

Information Regarding Fourth Edition Book On Project Management.

Book on Project Management


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As pressure on project managers increases, online project management courses are increasingly becoming popular. During the Covid pandemic some institutions that traditionally taught primarily in-class project management courses were forced to present their courses online. This enabled them to continue online after the pandemic.

Should you study project management online or rather attend classes? How can I succeed when I study an online project management course? What is a blended project management course and what is a hybrid project management course? What is a synchronous online project management course and how does it differ from an asynchronous project management course? These are some of the questions this article sheds light on.
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If you're looking to start or advance your career in project management in South Africa, our courses is an excellent place to start. You'll learn essential skills from industry experts, gain valuable experience, and be prepared for a range of career opportunities. At the University of Pretoria, the courses in project management are offered by the Graduate School of Technology Management (GSTM) in collaboration with Enterprises University of Pretoria (EUP). There are 4 alternative ways of doing the PPM (Programme in Project Management).
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The Programme in Project Management (PPM) is the preferred project management course of several large organizations, including companies listed on the JSE and governmental organizations. The PPM is a generic project management course – skills are applicable to all types of projects. A certificate from the University of Pretoria, the leading university in Project Management in SA, is awarded upon successful completion. As project management is a multi-disciplinary field, nobody can be an expert in all facets of project management. The PPM is therefore normally taught by 8 or more lecturers, each an industry expert specialising in a specific aspect of project management. There are 4 alternative ways of doing the PPM.
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Because it is not always possible to commit to a full-time course, our project management courses is tailored to accommodate your professional and personal commitments. The Programme in Project Management (PPM) is presented in 4 alternative ways. Choose a course that best suit your needs and that helps you to strike a balance between pursuing your education and managing your other responsibilities.
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The demand for project managers over the next 10 years is growing faster than the demand for workers in other occupations. By 2027, the project management-oriented labour force is expected to grow by 33% or nearly 22 million new jobs (PMI, 2017).

This demand across the globe is driven by employers’ need for skilled project management workers and the availability of professionals to fill those roles. According to the PMI (2017), the need for project management expertise is due to:

  • A dramatic increase in the number of jobs requiring project-oriented skills.
  • Attrition rates, including professionals retiring from the workforce.
  • A significant uptick in demand for project talent, especially in rapidly developing economies such as China and India.
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Watch these insightful videos if you are busy with Module 1 of the Programme in Project Management (for all courses, but especially if you are busy with the Programme in Project Management (PPM) Weekender and Programme in Project Management (PPM) Midweek. The online courses already have access to these videos) OR if you are interested in enrolling in our courses and would like to get a glance into Module 1.
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Suzaan Pretorius

My path in project management started one morning in an office, doing the same admin work I’ve been doing for years, which felt like an eternity. I was tired, bored and depressed and needed a change, a challenge, something to stimulate me intellectually. I worked at the University of Pretoria and I knew about the Programme in Project Management (PPM). I had a four-year degree which qualified me for the PPM, but I kept pushing the idea of registering for the course to the back of my mind. I was in a comfort zone. Scared to try something new. I’ve heard that the course entails a lot of work and I had a fulltime job, was married and had two small boys. Did I really want to put more pressure on myself? However, I couldn’t continue with my mundane life, so I decided to bite the bullet and register for the course.
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Accreditation

The PPM is recognized by the following:

  1. PMI (Project Management Institute) – USA and Globally
  2. ECSA (Engineering Council of SA)
  3. SACPCMP (South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions)
  4. SACNASP (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professionals)
  5. PMSA (Project Management South Africa)

On successful completion of the PPM, suitable candidates may be eligible to apply for the professional designation of Project Manager (PM) conferred by Project Management South Africa (PMSA). PMSA is the SAQA recognized professional body representing the interests of project managers across sectors.

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