If you’re looking to build a career in project management, Skills Academy offers a clear path from beginner to advanced level. Below is a full breakdown of the project management courses available, so you can choose the one that matches where you’re at and where you want to go.
Project Management Courses at Skills Academy
| Course | Duration | Level |
| Project Management Short Course | 4 months | Beginner |
| Project Management Certificate Course | 8 months | Intermediate |
| Project Management Comprehensive Course | 12 months | Advanced |
Course Breakdown
Project Management Short Course (4 months)
A solid entry point if you’re new to the field or want to test the waters before committing to a longer course. You’ll cover the fundamentals of managing a project — the different types of projects, key concepts and frameworks, and who your project stakeholders are. The course also looks at the organisational and socio-economic factors that influence a project, the core management skills you’ll need, and how to manage a project through its different phases, from planning through to completion. No matric or prior experience is needed to enrol.
Best for: those wanting foundational project management skills quickly, or looking to add a project management qualification to an existing career without a long-term study commitment.
Project Management Certificate Course (8 months)
Builds on the basics with a deeper, more practical focus. You’ll be introduced to communication skills — both verbal and non-verbal — for running meetings and staying work-ready, before moving into the core of the course: quality control and management, identifying and responding to project risks, and acquiring and building your project team. You’ll also learn how to organise, plan, and distribute project information, and how to measure a project’s performance and progress as it moves forward.
Best for: those who’ve outgrown the basics and want practical skills for actively managing a project team, not just understanding the theory.
Project Management Comprehensive Course (12 months)
The most in-depth option, combining basic, intermediate, and advanced project management skills into a single qualification. This course takes you through everything covered in the Short and Certificate courses, then builds further into advanced planning, budgeting, and leadership skills — preparing you to manage full projects from initiation through to completion, and to lead a project team rather than simply be part of one.
Best for: those aiming for a full project management career path, including future progression to senior or programme manager roles.
What’s Included in Every Course
- No matric required to enrol
- No exams — you’re assessed through assignments instead
- Study materials couriered directly to you, with no additional courier fees
- Flexible payment plans — stop paying once you finish your course early
- Tutor support via phone, email, and WhatsApp
Ready to Start?
Not sure which course is right for you? Speak to a Skills Academy course expert and they’ll help you choose the best fit for your goals.
- Complete an online call-back form
- Call 070 4381 926 (toll-free)
- WhatsApp at 082 318 8892
Last Updated: 19 August 2026