Higher Certificate in Project Management
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About this qualification
The Higher Certificate in Project Management is a 120-credit, NQF Level 5 higher-education qualification focused on foundational knowledge and practical understanding of project management. It sits within the Project Management subfield of the HEQSF.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may suit people seeking a formal foundation in project management, including those interested in supporting or coordinating projects across different organisational settings. Whether it is suitable for you depends on the provider’s current admission requirements and your prior education or experience.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may help prepare learners for entry-level or support roles involving project coordination and administration. It does not guarantee employment, appointment to a project role or progression into a particular career. No specific related careers have been mapped for this qualification in the available information.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Basic project planning and coordination
- Organising project activities and information
- Monitoring project progress
- Project-related communication and documentation
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Higher Certificate in Project Management
- SAQA ID
- 100805
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Project Management
- Originator
- Lyceum College (Pty) Ltd
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status directly before enrolling, as the available registration record shows an end date of 30 June 2024 and does not confirm current status.
- Confirm that the institution is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific delivery site or mode is covered by that authorisation.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements, application deadlines and recognition of prior learning policies, if applicable.
- Ask the provider for the current assessment arrangements and confirm whether any workplace-based learning, practical activities or other participation requirements apply.
- Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 100805, NQF level and credit value match the programme being advertised.