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UCT Project Administration | Short course


Registrations close: 23 March 2012
Course begins: 2 April 2012
Course fee:
R7,500 (excl. VAT)


 7 hours per week

 Convened by Brent Combrink

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The course in a nutshell:

  • Gain the practical skills and knowledge to manage projects successfully
  • Learn how to run projects on time and within budget and how to use the most popular project administration tools and techniques
  • 10-week part-time course presented online throughout South Africa
  • Based on a textbook that is used in preparation for the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam by the Project Management Institute (PMI)
  • Results in a Certificate in Project Administration from the University of Cape Town

Course modules:

Module 1    Introduction to project administration
Module 2    Define the project
Module 3    Risk management
Module 4    Work breakdown structure
Module 5    Realistic scheduling and accurate estimating
Module 6    Understanding cost, schedule and quality
Module 7    Selecting a project team
Module 8    Clear communication among project stakeholders
Module 9    Measuring progress and solving common project problems
Module 10  Advancing your practice of project administration

Who should attend this course?

The course is suitable for anyone who wants to acquire project management skills. More specifically, it is beneficial for managers, supervisors, team members, entrepreneurs and small-business owners who are responsible for task completion. Personal assistants, secretaries and administrators who work on projects will also benefit greatly from this course.

For more details, please contact:

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

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Meet our past students

  • Donovan Pautz
    Donovan Pautz

    This course has been absolutely amazing. Words cannot describe it. It is so easy to access your notes, view video lectures and I think this is going to be the way of learning for the future.

  • Armand Mpassy-Nzoumba
    Armand Mpassy-Nzoumba

    The staff is competent and quickly reacts to any situation. The course gives an excellent opportunity for professionals in Africa to get introduced to the theory and practice of project management. Thank you for providing it.

  • Michelle Greyvenstein
    Michelle Greyvenstein

    I understand my job 200% better since starting the course and things make sense for the first time. I think it is fantastic. I cannot afford time away from the office and this is perfect for me. Keep up the good work. I am very impressed with your standards.

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Meet Brent Combrink

Meet Brent Combrink

Brent Combrink is the Course Convener for the University of Cape Town Project Administration course.

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