HIGHER CERTIFICATE

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Projects Are the Future, and You Can Shape It with Project Management.
  • SAQA ID: 117954
  • NQF: 5
  • CREDITS: 120
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  • Full-time: 1 year
  • Part-time: 3 years
  • Distance: 1 -3 years
  • Online: 1 - 3 years
Why Choose the Higher Certificate Programme?

Unlock your future in Project Management, and shape your career, one project at a time. With subjects like Computing for Project Managers, Applied Project Management, and Operations Management Fundamentals, you will learn the essential skills needed to thrive in project teams. This qualification covers practical, ethical, and efficient project management in the workplace. You will develop foundational knowledge in management, administration, planning, and organisation, making you a well-rounded Project Management practitioner.

From concept to completion, your Project Management journey starts here.

Course Information

You may enter the Higher Certificate programme, with any one of the following:
  • National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 granting access to Higher Certificate studies
  • Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4
  • National Certificate Vocational, NQF Level 4 granting access to Higher Certificate studies
The Higher Certificate in Project Management is accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee [HEQC] of the Council on Higher Education [CHE] and is registered on the National Qualifications Framework [NQF] with the South African Qualifications Authority [SAQA].

Berea College of Technology (Pty) Ltd is registered as a Private Higher Education Institution with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), with registration number 2000/HE07/004.

On successful completion of the programme, the student will receive a higher certificate conferred by the College Rector at the college’s official graduation ceremony.

  • Project Manager – Pay Estimate: +/- R360 000 to R600 000 per year
  • Business Manager – Pay Estimate: +/- R300 000 to R540 000 per year
  • Production Management Supervisor – Pay Estimate: +/- R204 000 to R264 000 per year
  • Operations Manager – Pay Estimate: +/- R330 000 to R554 000 per year
1st Year 1st Semester Subjects Business Communication, Business Management Fundamentals, Information Systems for Project Management, Project Management Basics, Project Management Fundaments, Project Scheduling, Project Management Practice 101
1st Year 2nd Semester Subjects Applied Project Management, Project Quality Management, Project Resource Management, Project Management Practice, Operations Management Fundamentals, Project Cost & Risk Management, Project Procurement Management 102
Contact a career consultant on campus or online, who will take you through the affordable Higher Certificate in Project Management pricing structure and explain our flexible payment options.

Customised study materials which meet the programme outcomes can be accessed from the Learner Management System, Moodle. A prescribed book list is available from the academic manager at the start of the programme, although the study guide available on Moodle will sufficiently cover the exam requirements.

Moodle is an online platform, where registered students receive their study materials and other online support material with zero data costs.
  • Explore engaging online content, crafted by subject matter experts.
  • Access to customised academic repository with assignments, videos and PowerPoint lessons.
  • 24-hour access.

Once you have achieved the professional training at BTC you can progress to other programmes offered by us or you can earn credits from public tertiary education institutions. This includes Higher Certificates (NQF Level 5) in Business Computing, Business Administration and Diplomas (NQF Level 6) in Project Management, Public Relations and Human Resource Management.

Refer to the SAQA fact sheet for more options to study further.

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