Management Essentials

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  • Location: Online
  • Time: 4-6 hours per week
  • Duration: 8 weeks
  • Application Deadline: View course provider schedule

About the course

Effective management is more than team leadership – an efficient manager serves as a catalyst for organisational effectiveness and performance improvement.

The University of Cape Town (UCT) Management Essentials online short course is tailored for both current and aspiring managers, and explores the crucial management principle needed to lead high-performing teams. Over eight weeks, you’ll cover topics like leadership and communication skills, strategic decision-making, and team dynamics. Guided by renowned leadership experts, you'll explore diverse leadership styles, their impact on team management, and effective frameworks for enhanced team management.

Throughout the course, you’ll engage with practical case studies and real-world scenarios, and learn how to adeptly navigate the intricacies of organisational leadership in the South African context.

Course content

  • Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus
  • Module 1: Introduction to management
  • Module 2: Leadership styles for managers
  • Module 3: Team management
  • Module 4: Managers and human resource management
  • Module 5: Strategic management
  • Module 6: Project management
  • Module 7: Finance management
  • Module 8: Performance management

Registration

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Management Essentials

 

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Price: R18,500.00