2017 FACT SHEET FIELD OF STUDY: IT SOFTWARE PROJECT

MANAGEMENT

SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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SKILLS PROGRAMME IN APPLIED PROJECT

MANAGEMENT IN AN INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY ENVIRONMENT (Only Offered through MICT SETA Accredited Campuses)

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DESCRIPTION This programme on software project management is intended for first time project managers and project managers wanting to expand and formalise their knowledge. The programme aims to provide students with the basic skills, knowledge and competence to effectively understand and manage information technology projects. There is a need for a project management course focusing specifically on the management of Information Technology (IT) projects. Given the growth of the IT industry, a need exists for computer specialists, as well as project managers, to gain a practical and theoretical foundation for managing IT projects, as this area has been grossly neglected over time. This Skills Programme is part of a full qualification that is mapped to a cluster of unit standards taken from a programme that is accredited by MICT SETA, namely National Certificate: Information Technology: Systems Development SAQA ID 48872, NQF level 5, 131 credits.

CAREER FIELDS

Successful learners could pursue a career as a: Software Project Manager Software Project Management Administrator/Technician

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

Each topic below will be approached specifically from an Information Technology perspective:

The context of the management of information technology projects: the environment, project management framework, process groups and knowledge areas.

The information technology project management profession: its history, professional organisations such as

the Project Management Institute (PMI), certification, ethics.

Information technology project integration management: the strategic planning process, the project

charter, the project management plan, as well as project execution, management and monitoring.

Software project scope management, requirements elicitation, the work breakdown structure and change

control.

Software project time management: activity scheduling, various tools and techniques, activity duration estimation and schedule development.

Software project cost management: cost management principles, concepts, types of cost estimates and

methods.

Software project risk management: qualitative risk analysis, risk management plan, risk monitoring and

controlling.

Case studies are used to illustrate software project management techniques and project management software assisting project management tasks are delineated.

2017 FACT SHEET FIELD OF STUDY: IT SOFTWARE PROJECT

MANAGEMENT

SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

PROGRAMME TITLE SAQA ID NQF CREDITS

SKILLS PROGRAMME IN APPLIED PROJECT

MANAGEMENT IN AN INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY ENVIRONMENT (Only Offered through MICT SETA Accredited Campuses)

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Workplace Learning This programme includes a compulsory Workplace Learning component. Workplace learning provides important opportunities for professional and personal growth. It addresses specific competencies identified for the acquisition of the qualification, which relates to the development of skills that will make the learner employable and will assist in developing his/her personal skills.

TYPE OF PROGRAMME Part time

This is part of an accredited NQF programme, with MICT SETA, namely National Certificate in Information

Technology: Systems Development, SAQA ID 48872, NQF level 5 A Skills Programme is occupationally based and when successfully completed, will constitute credits towards the abovementioned qualification registered on the NQF.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Foundational skills in English and Mathematics at NQF level 4/Grade 12 or equivalent Ability to use a personal computer competently

DURATION The programme duration is 118 hours and the tuition is face-to-face based on the NQF notional hours. This excludes time to complete assessments, do research and self study. Each Damelin campus has a different tuition schedule. Programmes are offered during the week, in the evenings, or on Saturdays.

LEARNER MATERIAL All text books are included in the tuition fees.

PRICING Enquire at your nearest Damelin campus for a current programme pricelist.

ADDITIONAL COSTS Learners who choose to write the optional external exams for International recognition may do so at an additional cost at any registered exam centre.

ASSESSMENT Formative (comprising a PoE and a Test) and summative assessments will assess all specific outcomes and adhere to all assessment criteria of the learning programme.

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FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

PoE Test Exam Optional External Exams

Skills Programme in Applied Project Management In An IT Environment

1 1 (Theory) CAPM

Workplace Integrated Learning N/A N/A N/A

CERTIFICATION Upon successful completion of the programme, if the learner is found to be “Competent” in the PoE, the

learner will receive a Damelin letter of results outlining the unit standards covered and Damelin will apply to MICT SETA on behalf of the learner for the endorsement of competency against the unit standards covered together with the credits obtained.

Upon successful completion of the optional external exam, Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) the learner will receive a Certificate from PMI (Project Management Institute).

2017 FACT SHEET FIELD OF STUDY: IT SOFTWARE PROJECT

MANAGEMENT

SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

PROGRAMME TITLE SAQA ID NQF CREDITS

SKILLS PROGRAMME IN APPLIED PROJECT

MANAGEMENT IN AN INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY ENVIRONMENT (Only Offered through MICT SETA Accredited Campuses)

Part of

48872

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June 2016

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FURTHER STUDIES Please enquire at the nearest Damelin campus for the prospectus containing further studies. DISCLAIMER The information contained in this fact sheet is accurate at the time of printing. However, factors beyond Damelin’s control (such as environmental, regulatory or technical changes) may cause the contents of this fact sheet or of the programme to change. In the event of any such change, Damelin will formally notify current learners. All possible measures will be taken to minimise inconvenience to learners. Name of Learner: I......................................................, hereby acknowledge that I understand the information stated in this document

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