Understanding Project Development Principles and Practices for SMEs in South Africa

How to implement project management for SME in South Africa

Understanding project development principles and practices Module

About the module: Project development principles and practices is about how to develop a project in a practical way.

Purpose of the module: Be able to initiate a project, identifying stakeholders (as well as their roles and responsibilities), planning the project lifecycle, developing a scope statement and managing scope changes, identifying work packages, and developing a project plan.

Rational of the module: Before anyone assigns roles for the project and the team begins to execute the plan, project planning entails comprehensive mapping and organising of project goals, tasks, schedules, and resources.

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The above mentioned module is one of seven modules in the skills programme titled: How to manage projects . How to manage projects - is one of ten skill programmes available in our Entrepreneurship Master Programme .

Skills programme - How to manage projects

The purpose of the skills programme: The purpose of the programme is to give delegates tools to be able initiate a project plan, manage both stakeholders and relationships, organise their team, develop a project, and build a business case for a project. Throughout the programme, delegates will be practicing project development and implementation. Upon successfully completing the programme, delegates should be able to demonstrate knowledge, application, and comprehension after successfully completing the programme in order to develop and implement a project in a structured, efficient, and timely manner in order to increase business profit and build a good reputation.

What ?

Project management entails planning and organising a businesss resources to complete a specific task, event, or duty. It can be a one-time project or a continuous activity, with personnel, finances, technology, and intellectual property all managed. This skills programme provides a platform and tools for entrepreneurs and business managers to develop, implement, and manage projects.

Why ?

How to manage projects - provides entrepreneurs and business managers with access to training and an online project management platform to help entrepreneurs and business managers effectively manage their projects and ensure they maintain quality, meet their customers expectations, and improve their business reputation, all of which are critical to growing a healthy business. It not only assists delegate in focusing on the specific steps required for their project management strategies to succeed, but it also assists them in achieving short-term and long-term business goals.

Who ?

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How ?

The programme is delivered via facilitated sessions, practical projects, group activities, and access to a business management activity planner to ensure you are doing the right things in the right order.

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Super Deal Maker - is a productivity web based platform to assist entrepreneurs and business managers in building sustainable businesses quickly and successfully by providing them with access to tools, training, and a business management activity planner to make sure they are doing the right things in the right order.

Entrepreneurship Master Programme is a high-level programme that combines virtual and in-person sessions to provide theoretical and practical training to entrepreneurs and business managers in areas such as business planning, marketing, strategy, operation, and finance.

	Standard Account Subscription
For R480.00 per annum you can access to the following services for this skills programme:
All online lesson material All online video material All online quiz to test your knowledge Monthly two-hour online question-and-answer sessions. Access to online tools that will make it easy and swift to build and manage a sustainable business. Listing your business on the platform to attract business opportunities such as access to markets and funding, while also improving your business' reputation and profile.

	Premium Account Subscription
For R 3 800.00 per annum you can access the following services in addition to those offered by the Standard Account:
Sessions facilitated by industry experts. Training and support to help you make the most of the Super Deal Maker platform. Accredited assessors and/or industry experts will formally assess your project/products. After successfully completing the final summative assessment, you will be awarded a competence certificate. Listing your business on the platform as verified and trained SMEs ready to access funding and markets. Your business will be rated based on its viability, risk, and return on investment.

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