Project Management Training Courses — SAQA, SETA and QCTO Accredited and Aligned

QCTO Accreditation: Your Guarantee of Occupational Quality

At the Accredited Africa Training Institute for Capacity Development (AATICD), we understand that choosing the right training provider is critical to your career success. That is why every course we offer is SAQA, SETA and QCTO accredited and aligned. QCTO is the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations — the council that oversees occupational qualifications, trade tests and skills programmes, and recognises this course within the occupational qualifications framework. This triple accreditation ensures that your learning meets the highest national standards and is recognised by employers across South Africa.

Why QCTO Accreditation Matters for Project Management

The QCTO’s focus on occupational competence means that our project management courses are designed to equip you with practical, workplace-ready skills. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced professional, our programmes bridge the gap between theory and practice. By choosing a QCTO-accredited provider like AATICD, you invest in training that is directly aligned to industry needs and the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).

Our Project Management Course Offering

We offer a comprehensive range of unit-standard-based courses that can be taken individually or stacked towards a full qualification. Here are three examples from our portfolio:

• Develop Preliminary Project Scope Statement (NQF Level 5, 12 credits, 9 days) – Learn to define project boundaries, objectives and deliverables effectively.
• Earned Value Management for Project Cost and Schedule Performance (NQF Level 5, 20 credits, 17 days) – Master the techniques to measure project performance against baselines.
• Manage Project Stakeholder Relations Effectively (NQF Level 5, 12 credits, 9 days) – Develop skills to identify, engage and manage stakeholder expectations.

Other courses include Integrated Project Management Plan Development, Procurement Management for Simple to Moderate Projects, and Project Closure Coordination for Simple to Moderate Projects. Each course is a standalone unit standard that contributes to your professional development.

Flexible Learning Modes to Suit Your Lifestyle

We know that busy professionals need options. That is why AATICD offers three delivery modes:

• Online – Study from anywhere with our interactive virtual classrooms and self-paced materials.
• On-campus in Pretoria – Attend face-to-face sessions at our training centre for a collaborative learning experience.
• In-house – We bring the training to your organisation, customising content to your specific context.

Your Certificate of Competence

Upon completion, depending on the course taken you will receive an NQF-aligned Certificate of Competence that demonstrates your expertise. This certificate is a powerful addition to your CV, proving that you have met the rigorous standards of SAQA, SETA and QCTO accredited and aligned training.

How to Register

Ready to take the next step? Browse our full course list at /courses or contact our admissions team:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +27 12 004 8389

For pricing, please see the live per-delegate rate on each course card below or request a quotation via /courses or email [email protected]. Our team will be happy to assist you.

Invest in Your Future Today

With AATICD’s QCTO-accredited project management courses, you gain the skills, credibility and confidence to lead projects successfully. Join the many professionals who have advanced their careers through our SAQA, SETA and QCTO accredited and aligned programmes. Enrol now and take control of your professional journey.

Project Management Courses in Our Catalogue

• Develop Preliminary Project Scope Statement — US 243823 · NQF 5 · 12 credits · 9 days · from R39,700 per delegate
• Earned Value Management for Project Cost and Schedule Performance — US 243825 · NQF 5 · 20 credits · 17 days · from R53,800 per delegate
• Establish Project Processes for Simple to Moderate Projects — US 243814 · NQF 5 · 14 credits · 11 days · from R43,200 per delegate
• Integrated Project Management Plan Development — US 243824 · NQF 5 · 8 credits · 5 days · from R29,600 per delegate
• Manage Project Stakeholder Relations Effectively — US 243815 · NQF 5 · 12 credits · 9 days · from R39,700 per delegate
• Negotiate Agreements in Simple to Moderate Situations — US 243818 · NQF 5 · 4 credits · 1 day · from R12,800 per delegate
• Optimised Work and Resource Scheduling for Projects — US 243820 · NQF 5 · 12 credits · 9 days · from R39,700 per delegate
• Organisational Ethics Compliance in Projects — US 244558 · NQF 4 · 4 credits · 1 day · from R12,800 per delegate
• Procurement Management for Simple to Moderate Projects — US 243821 · NQF 5 · 10 credits · 7 days · from R36,800 per delegate
• Project Closure Coordination for Simple to Moderate Projects — US 243819 · NQF 5 · 8 credits · 5 days · from R29,600 per delegate
• Project Communication Management for South Africa — US 243822 · NQF 5 · 8 credits · 5 days · from R29,600 per delegate
• Project Cost Control Technical Support — US 244573 · NQF 4 · 12 credits · 9 days · from R39,700 per delegate