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UCT Effective People Management | Short course


Registrations close: 13 April 2012
Course begins: 23 April 2012
Course fee:
R6,500 (excl. VAT)


 7 hours per week

 Convened by Carol Tissiman

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The course in a nutshell:

  • Learn to deal with the complexities of people management with confidence
  • Gain practical and broad insight into managing the human resources of an organisation
  • Understand the relevant labour laws so that you can manage any issues
  • 8-week part-time course presented online throughout South Africa
  • Results in a Certificate in Effective People Management from the University of Cape Town

Course modules:

Module 1    Introduction to managing people
Module 2    Leadership styles and strategies
Module 3    Planning and recruitment
Module 4    Motivating and retaining staff
Module 5    Team dynamics
Module 6    Performance management and rewards
Module 7    Training, development and learning
Module 8    Managing and resolving disputes

Who should attend this course?

This course is ideal for anyone who currently holds or aspires to hold a management position in an organisation. This includes both new and existing managers, small-business owners, HR managers, junior managers, foremen, line managers, supervisors, team leaders and project managers.

For more details, please contact:

Contact person: Anique
Telephone: +27 (0)21 447 7565
Email: anique@getsmarter.co.za

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  • Colette Maasdorp
    Colette Maasdorp

    Excellent course material - easy to access and easy to understand! Assignments are well structured and you learn a lot from them! Excellent support and although it's distance learning it feels as if your lecturer is just next door!

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Meet Carol Tissiman

Meet Carol Tissiman

Carol Tissiman is the Course Convener for the University of Cape Town Effective People Management course.

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