Certificate Programmes

Course Title : Certificate Programme in Management Development (in-house *)
Category : Certificate Programmes
Dates : -
Overview : The Certificate Programme in Management Development is designed to meet the need in South Africa for developing competent managers, and has a special focus on skills and personal development through experiential learning.
Description :

Objectives

  • To introduce participants to the fundamental disciplines of business management
  • To enhance management competencies through a combination of theoretical and experiential learning
  • To build participants’ confidence in managing themselves and managing others

Outcomes

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the functional responsibilities of management
  • Demonstrate the ability to use theoretical knowledge and tools to exercise managerial responsibilities
  • Show an awareness of own personal development needs as a manager
  • Enhance confidence as a manager
  • Belong to a network of managers from different parts of the business

Programme Level
As a public tertiary education institution, the University falls under the Council for Higher Education rather than SAQA. This programme is presented at the equivalent of NQF level 6 with 65 SAQA credits. It is recorded as WBS 009/CPMD.

Selection
Should have a minimum of matriculation plus tertiary level qualification and / or management experience of 2-3 years.

Test of level of understanding in business numeracy and written language skills is recommended. The ideal number of participants is between 20 and 30.

*In-house Programme
This programme is offered to companies wishing to run this course as an in-house programme for their employees. It is unfortunately not available for individuals.
Who Should attend : The CPMD is presented as an in-company programme. It addresses the management development needs of individuals in junior middle management who need to enhance their managerial competence; individuals who need to consolidate their knowledge, skills and confidence as managers should attend the CPMD.
Duration : Will be run on a block release basis on a schedule to be agreed with the client. Contact time of approximately 170 hours.
Course Fee : Fees are calculated .
Programme Director :

Programme Manager : Natalie Witthuhn
011 717 3550
Natalie.Cunningham@wits.ac.za