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This qualification is designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the essential knowledge, skills, and values needed to start and manage a small to medium-sized business. Learners will gain practical experience in business planning, financial management, marketing, customer service, and compliance. The course also promotes innovation, problem-solving, and the development of sustainable business practices. Ideal for individuals who are serious about turning their business ideas into reality and contributing to South Africa’s economy through entrepreneurship.

This course introduces learners to the discipline and profession of project management. It explores how projects are used as vehicles for implementing strategic objectives in both the public and private sectors. Learners will gain insight into the frameworks, processes, and governance structures that underpin successful projects, while also recognising the role of project managers in delivering organisational value.

Key themes include:

• Understanding career opportunities and pathways in project management

• The project management framework: lifecycle, control cycles, tools, and templates

• Distinguishing between projects, programmes, and portfolios

• Linking projects with operations management and strategy

• Appreciating the business value of projects

• Exploring the project environment, stakeholders, and governance

• Applying international best practices such as the process groups and knowledge areas

The module prepares managers to see projects not as isolated tasks, but as part of a strategic system of change and delivery, directly connected to organisational goals, service delivery, and sustainable impact.