PPM Course Information

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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Because we present the best known Project Management training courses available in South Africa, we are well known in the industry. We get contacted with positions in the Project Management field. To give you access to these job opportunities, we created this page. If you would like get more information about these positions, click on the "read more".
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In choosing the project management course that is best for you, the first consideration is the selection of a reputable institution. It is also important to note the difference between degree courses in project management and project management training courses. The training courses (which include both short courses and more comprehensive certificate courses) are normally of shorter duration than degree courses and focus more on practical skills development and on the application of practical methods in the workplace. Training courses generally do not have an extensive final examination. Some universities teach both formal degree programmes in project management and project management training courses. At these universities, training courses benefit much from the degree courses. Research done by the lecturers at these universities also drastically improve the quality of their training courses.
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What is project management training?

Before we can explain what project-management training is, we first need to explain what project management is and what a project manager is. The PMI (Project Management Institute) defines project management as the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements, and they define a project manager as the person assigned by the performing organization to lead the team that is responsible for achieving the project objectives. The International Project Management Association emphasises the development of competence and they define project management competence as the relevant knowledge, skills and abilities to manage a project.
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Our Project Management course is tailored for individuals seeking to excel in today's competitive business environment. As industries swiftly adjust to market demands, the role of adept project managers becomes paramount. Participate in-person – face-to-face with a lecturer and a peer group – during set predetermined days in Pretoria.

Thousands of people have already benefitted from the Programme in Project Management (PPM). It has been presented in contact classes more than 200 times since 1997. The PPM is therefore well known in industry. The content is updated regularly to keep up with new developments.
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A comprehensive program designed to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in the project management field. Participate in-person – face-to-face with a lecturer and a peer group – Fridays and Saturdays in Pretoria.

Thousands of people have already benefitted from the Programme in Project Management (PPM). It has been presented in contact classes more than 200 times since 1997. The PPM is therefore well known in industry. The content is updated regularly to keep up with new developments.
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The difficulty of choosing a project management course

How should one choose a continuing education course in project management?

A vast number of project management courses are available; shorter ones with durations from two to five days and more advanced, longer ones – typically two years for master’s degree courses (and of course longer for PhD programmes in project management). These courses come at a range of prices from free online courses to quite expensive courses with extensive residential blocks.

People often wonder whether they should opt for a generic project management course or for a specialized course such as an Agile project management course, an IT project management course, a construction management course or a course on project leadership.
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The fully online Project Management course offers the flexibility to study whenever and wherever it suits you—no travel or time off work required. This comprehensive, eight-module Programme in Project Management (PPM), delivered entirely online is equivalent to the 20-day attendance course.

Since its inception in 1997, the PPM has been presented in contact classes over 200 times and has benefited thousands of participants, earning a strong reputation in the industry. Available online since 2020, the course is regularly updated to reflect the latest developments. One recent enhancement allows PPM Online participants to choose between two elective modules: Legal Aspects for Project Managers or Agile Project Management.
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This practical project management short course introduces project management basics needed for project success and teaches a process to generate a basic project plan, including a project schedule.

The course is fully online, and you work whenever and wherever it suits you – no travelling and no leave from work is required. Any scheduled interactive session will be recorded so that you can view it when it suits you.

Thousands of people have already benefitted from the Online Short Course on Project Management Principles, Practices and Scheduling. The content is updated regularly to keep up with new developments.
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