Business Focus Project Management
MANAGEMENT SKILLS AIMED AT THE FUTURE
Course Overview
This essential business course explores the vital link between strategy and project execution, a crucial aspect for any organisation aiming to realise strategic goals. You will learn how to leverage digital tools and insights to employ adaptive strategies that are able to evolve with the modern business world’s constantly shifting demands. You will be exposed to advanced project management skills, and learn to align strategic goals with emerging digital technologies to remain competitive and drive organisational success.
What you will walk away with
- The ability to apply project management principles effectively and efficiently.
- The skills to engage stakeholders and determine their needs, fostering collaboration and buy-in.
- The ability to leverage digital tools and methodologies to enhance project delivery.
- The knowledge to identify, assess, and manage project risks.
- The skills to optimise resource allocation to maximise project value.
- A deep understanding of effective communication with project stakeholders and team members.
- The ability to evaluate project performance and enhance project outcomes.
- Knowledge of ethical behaviour, integrity, and professionalism.
- The skills to apply strategic thinking and analytical skills to align project activities with organisational goals.
Additional Course Information
MODULE BREAKDOWN
Curriculum Overview
Module 1
Introduction to Business-Focused Project Management
Cover fundamental project management principles for successful project delivery, including their strategic alignment with business objectives.
Module 2
Strategic planning and project selection
Learn strategic planning processes, and how to prioritise objectives to ensure enhanced project impact and success.
Module 3
Aligning projects with strategic objectives
Learn how to articulate and align project objectives with broader strategic goals by adopting best practices and tools.
Module 4
Project management methodologies and selection
Explore various project management methodologies, tools, and practices, and how they affect project setup and execution.
Module 5
Digital transformation in project management
Utilising digital tools and technologies, including AI, is essential for enhancing project outcomes and managing remote teams.
Module 6
Project budget management
Managing project budgets is critical for success. Learn how to conduct a cost-benefit analysis for business case development and effective budget management.
Module 7
Stakeholder engagement and communication
Effective stakeholder engagement is vital for obtaining agreement and ensuring project success. This includes covering stakeholder mapping, communications planning, and expectation management.
Module 8
Workplace project
This practical module involves applying learned principles, tools, and techniques to a workplace project, presented to a panel for evaluation.
Minimum Requirements:
- National Senior Certificate
- NQF 4 or equivalent
- English proficiency
Who should apply:
- Senior executives and leaders who are responsible for setting strategic direction and overseeing project portfolios within their organisations.
- Mid-level managers tasked with leading teams.\
- Individuals directly involved in project execution, including project managers, team leaders, and individual contributors.
- Professionals transitioning into project management roles.
Learn with the best
Our Internationally acclaimed researchers and teachers are all dedicated and gifted individuals who contribute directly to UCT GSB's reputation of excellence.
Course Convenor
Clive Thinane is a practiced and talented Business Leader with 21 years of expert business and managerial experience.
Head: Executive Education
Jodie Martin is the Executive Education Head of Department where he leads and supports our world-class Executive Education delivery team.
Client Liaison Officer
Tarryn is a seasoned sales & marketing professional with over 8 years of experience in the higher education short course industry.FAQ
Yes, this course offers standard discounts
The UCT GSB's Breakwater Campus is situated in the heart of Cape Town's most popular tourist attraction, the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. Centrally located and easily accessed, the UCT GSB is just 1.5km away from the central business district and 20 minutes from Cape Town International Airport.
As an added benefit to studying at the UCT GSB, you'll be situated in one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Certificate of completion
Flights & accommodation costs are not included.
The course is a non-credit-bearing course delivered at the equivalent of an NQF 8 postgraduate level of study.
The course is accredited through UCT, which is a registered public higher education institution with the Council on Higher Education (CHE). Each programme is accredited through an internal UCT quality assurance process, as delegated by the CHE, ensuring the excellent quality of our offering.
In short, this course does not refer to NQF levels.
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