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Project Manager

The Project Management Programme is designed to equip professionals with the expertise, tools, and real-world experience needed to manage projects with confidence in today’s fast-paced business environment.

Through dynamic modules, you’ll master essential project management skills, from strategic planning and resource allocation to stakeholder engagement and risk management. You’ll gain insights into effectively leading teams, streamlining workflows, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives

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With a strong focus on execution, you’ll learn to navigate project complexities, optimise budgets, and adapt to shifting priorities—all while maintaining clear communication and strong leadership. Each module combines structured learning with immersive practice, covering everything from industry-standard methodologies to digital project management tools.

This programme will transform you into a strategic, results-driven project manager, ready to execute high-impact projects that drive business success across industries.

Programme outcomes

At the end of this programme, graduates will be able to:

initiate a project by setting clear objectives, scope, key deliverables, and governance structures;
develop a comprehensive project plan that aligns with budget, schedule, risk management, and resource allocation;
execute and track project progress through stakeholder engagement, quality assurance, and proactive risk management;
And close a project by completing deliverables, documenting lessons learned, and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction

What do project managers do?

Project managers plan, execute, and oversee projects to ensure they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. They define project goals, develop detailed plans, manage teams, and allocate resources.

Throughout the project, they monitor progress, address risks, and ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations

This programme is perfect for:

Aspiring project managers looking to build essential skills and gain a recognised qualification.
Professionals transitioning into project roles looking to upskill in planning, execution, and team coordination, whether moving from an operational, administrative, or technical background.
Entrepreneurs and business owners who need to manage multiple projects, streamline workflows, and optimise resources to ensure business success.
Team leaders and supervisors responsible for managing teams, overseeing project timelines, and ensuring successful project delivery

Learn from top talent

This QCTO accredited online Certificate is built and taught by project management experts who specialise in the field.

Build your skills

Gain both fundamental theory and practical software skills that are in high demand in today’s job market.

Think outside the box

This QCTO accredited Certificate is the perfect way to combine your creativity with practical commercial logic.

Elevate your career

Be recognised with an industry centric Red & Yellow certification, giving you a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills.

Red & Yellow courses are made to future-proof your career

Our courses are designed to accelerate opportunities and give a boost to your CV. Top businesses across industries recognise Red & Yellow graduates as having the practical skills and the theoretical background to hit the ground running with confidence and creative flair.

Included in your course:

An industry-sought-after Certificate of Completion from Red & Yellow
Original, relevant, and constantly updated content
An interactive online learning experience that includes videos, live chat sessions, forum discussions, and more
A team of course coordinators to assist you and Instructional Designers and subject matter experts to guide and teach

Benefits:

Our courses are both current and relevant to the South African context.

Applicable, practical assignments:

So that you can apply what you’re learning to your everyday work life, and your specific business challenges.

Discussion Forums and Chat sessions:

Helping you develop your professional network.
Hosted by your coach, lecturer, or subject specialist.
Ideal opportunities to discuss the content and get answers to all your questions.

Personalized feedback:

Tailored to your individual strengths, and opportunities for personal improvement.

A dedicated team:

Acting as your “virtual” support crew whose only focus is to help get you over the finish line.

Occupational Certificate: Project Management Curriculum

Introduction to project management

Discover the world of project management and the role it plays in driving successful business operations. These modules provide an introduction to project management principles, methodologies, and best practices. Learn how to initiate, plan, execute, and close projects effectively, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder expectations.

Project scope and planning

A well-defined project scope is the foundation of success. These modules explore how to establish project objectives, define deliverables, and create a structured project plan. Gain insights into scope management techniques that help prevent project delays and cost overruns while keeping the team aligned and focused.

Time, cost, and systems management

Efective project planning is key to ensuring timely completion and cost control. These modules cover the development of project schedules, cost estimations, and resource allocation strategies. Learn how to create detailed project plans, implement management systems, and monitor project progress to keep projects within scope, on budget, and on time.

Quality management

Maintaining high-quality standards throughout the project lifecycle is essential for long-term success. These module introduce quality assurance techniques, control processes, and performance measurement frameworks. Learn how to establish project quality benchmarks, implement continuous improvement strategies, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Human resource management

People are the driving force behind every successful project. These modules focus on managing project teams, optimising workforce performance, and ensuring efective resource allocation. Learn how to build high-performing teams, resolve conflicts, and foster collaboration within diverse project environments.

Communication and stakeholder engagement

Strong communication is the foundation of project success. These modules cover techniques for ensuring clear, structured, and timely communication among project stakeholders. Learn how to engage stakeholders, manage expectations, and document key project updates to maintain alignment and transparency.

Procurement and vendor management

Projects are inherently uncertain, and managing risks efectively can determine project success. These modules explore risk identification, analysis, and mitigation techniques. Learn how to assess potential project risks, develop contingency plans, and implement strategies that minimise project disruptions.

Risk management

Managing project procurement efectively is critical for securing resources, maintaining budgets, and ensuring timely delivery of project materials. These modules introduce procurement strategies, contract negotiations, and vendor relationship management. Learn how to optimise procurement processes, reduce risks, and ensure supplier compliance.

Project close-out and evaluation

Finalising a project requires structured closure processes, documentation, and knowledge transfer. These modules focus on project completion, final evaluations, and lessons learned for future improvements. Learn how to conduct project closure activities, assess outcomes, and ensure that all deliverables meet stakeholder expectations.

Meet your team:

This course was created by, and benefits from, our full-time lecturers’ years of experience in the field – both in lecturing and in industry. They know how to nurture talent and bring out the best in students, resulting in many award-wins over the years.

Carmen Schaefer
Head of Academics

Leads Academic department, lecturer in design and art direction.
Expert in typography, holistic design, detail-oriented.
Nurtures talent, students win awards and succeed.

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About Red & Yellow

Creative thinking is the most important skill. Artificial Intelligence and robots are going to replace some of the jobs we know today.

Red & Yellow is the business school where talented people go to develop the career skills they need to thrive in this digital world.

R&Y unlocks creative thinking to build brilliant careers and organisations using Commercial Logic and Creative Magic.

We are vision-led and values-driven and we are developing the next generation of changemakers, creators and innovators.

We believe creative thinking is the most important skill of the future and it must be supported by uniquely human abilities such as leadership, adaptability and social intelligence.

We are a Creative School of Business that provides you with the commercial logic to grow successful organisations and more importantly the creative magic to set them apart.

We are teaching the great creators, inventors, leaders and entrepreneurs for the 21st Century.

We will be the most creative business school in the world.

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