1. ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
(AdvDipPM)
PROSPECTUS

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APPLY WHAT YOU LEARN TODAY IN YOUR
JOB TOMORROW
In the current economic climate, employers prefer job-relevant education
and training for improving the abilities of employees and for providing
them with the necessary skills to apply what they learn today in their work
context tomorrow. All academic programmes and modules are presented in
English and due to the structure of all Cranefield’s academic programmes,
students need to spend only one day per month away from work for
classes. The rest of the time, student syndicate groups meet outside of
work hours to discuss their practical case studies. Class participation and
syndicate group meeting can also be attended live online.
YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO
• Effectively Lead Private and Public Organisations.
• Utilise the Balanced Scorecard to Achieve Strategic Objectives.
• Programme Manage Project Portfolios and the Supply Chain.
• Implement Projects Effectively and Efficiently.
• Integrate Human Talent and Behaviour into Operations Effectively.
• Utilise Customer Relationship Management to Enhance Customer
Service.
• Achieve Performance and Improvement through a Quality Management
System.
• Do Capital Budgeting and Financial Management of Projects and
Programmes.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Project and Programme management has become one of the key
techniques in the management of successful organisations, especially in
the new economy world we live today. Cranefield College offers Project
and Programme Management qualifications that fill this need for excellent
management. Not only will you gain quality education, you’ll have the
academic qualifications to serve the leadership and management needs of
organisations (both in the private and public sectors).
The ability to plan and execute projects and programmes is critical to
an organisation’s performance. These academic qualifications tap into
all the techniques, processes and requirements needed for project and
programme, and leadership excellence.
OUR APPROACH TO
TEACHING AND LEARNING
To furnish you with a solid
theoretical and practical
background, the academic
programmes provide an
introduction to basic and
major areas of project and
programme management.
Included in our teaching are
traditional and innovative
learning approaches.
EMPHASIS IS ON LEARNING
INSTEAD OF TEACHING:
• Students should
prepare themselves
thoroughly by studying
the prescribed text and
recommended reading
material.
• Facilitates internalisation
of information.
• Promotes meaningful
participation in
syndicates.
• Classes take the form
of presentation and
discussion, rather than
conventional lectures.
• Both theoretical
understanding and
practical skills in
application are promoted.
• Emphasis is on hands-on
problem solving.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS OVERVIEW
ALL CRANEFIELD QUALIFICATIONS ARE ACCREDITED BY THE
COUNCIL ON HIGHER EDUCATION.

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OVERVIEW
The purpose of the Advanced Diploma in Project Management is
to provide the opportunity to project management practitioners to
deepen their knowledge and understanding of project management
theories, methodologies and practices to enable them to pursue a
career within the project management work context, and to advance
to higher organisational positions.
After Completing the Advanced Diploma, students will have the
following skills:
• Evaluate and apply project management principles as supported
by the new-economy management functions of leading, creating,
implementing and improving in both a content and context
organisational environment; and
• Understand the complexities of programme management and
continuous improvement principles, and apply these to enhance
organisational performance; and
• Reflect critically on the role of quality and performance
management in the organisational supply chain, in particular
the cross-functional programme-managed component thereof,
with the aim of improving the performance of the organisational
value chain; or [elective]
• Compare business strategy theory with practice to meet
challenges in both internal and external organisational
environments, in a prescriptive and emergent manner, so as to
enhance the value creation ability of the learning organisation;
or [elective]
• Evaluate the creation of effective and efficient project and
process teams, from a behavioural perspective, with the aim of
improving the performance of the organisation; or [elective]
• Analyse strategic financial management theories, including
the fundamentals of contract and corporate law, in order to
contribute to the effective functioning of the financial sector
of the organisation and to demonstrate how the use of an
appropriate financial strategy can add value to the overall
corporate strategy of an organisation [elective].
ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN PROJECT
MANAGEMENT (ADVDIPPM) *ACADEMIC
PROGRAMME FEES
DIPLOMA FEE
R 45, 500.00
Pay R 14, 200.00 per module or pay full fee.
*May be claimed back from your organisation’s
SETA (South Africa)
REGISTRATION FEE
R 2900.00
Three modules required to complete
the academic programme.
FEE PER MODULE
R 14, 200.00
ACADEMIC PROGRAMME FEE
CALCULATION
R 2900.00 + (3 x R 14, 200.00)
= R 45, 500.00
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Full or 3 part payment
CANCELLATION FEE
Contact Cranefield’s Financial
Co-ordinator.
MODULE REPEAT FEE
Contact Cranefield’s Financial
Co-ordinator.
ACADEMIC
PROGRAMME INFO
ONE CLASS PER MONTH
8am – 1pm
ON-SITE CLASS
Midrand Main Tuition Centre in Gauteng,
East London
ONLINE-ATTENDANCE
Anywhere
ACADEMIC PROGRAMME START DATE
See Website
REGISTRATION CLOSES
See Website
PROGRAMME DURATION
9 months (3 modules)

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NQF level 7, with 120 credits
The Advanced Diploma consists of three modules of 40 credits each.
Module Order of Precedence
LEARNING MODULES OUTLINE

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QUALIFICATION
Accreditation
The Advanced Diploma in Project Management AdvDip(PM) is accredited by the Council on Higher Education
at NQF level 7, with 120 credits (consisting of three modules of 40 credits each). The qualification is registered
by the Department of Higher Education and Training. It particularly serves to meet the need for a professional
qualification on the graduate level in project, programme and portfolio management.
PMI Certification
The AdvDip(PM) is fully aligned with the USA Project Management Institute’s (PMI) PMBOK (Project
Management Body of Knowledge) and is an ideal route towards gaining international certification as a PgMP
(Program Management Professional). This is currently deemed to be the internationally most important
industry-recognised certification for programme managers.
PROGRAMME AVAILABILITY
M1 and M2
M1 and M2 are offered four times per annum at Cranefield’s Midrand site of delivery (also streamed live online
globally). If undertaken live online or at the main site of delivery in Midrand, the learning programme can be
commenced in any quarter of the year:
• To allow for flexibility throughout the year to commence
• To continue the AdvDip(PM), since M1 must be undertaken first and then followed by M2.
M1 and M2 run four times per annum in the following timeslots:
• Jan to March (Initial)
• April to June (Repeat)
• July to Sept (Repeat)
• Oct to Dec (Repeat)
M1 and M2 are also offered class-based once per annum in East London (see academic calendars).
Elective modules
The elective modules (a choice of three between M3, M4, M5 and M6) are each presented twice per annum in
Midrand, Gauteng in the following timeslots:
• M3: Jan to March & July to Sept
• M4:April to June & Oct to Dec
• M5: Jan to March & July to Sept
• M6: April to June & Oct to Dec
Note again all lectures at the main site of delivery are streamed live online via Cranefield’s Blackboard
Collaborate System, making it possible to attend interactive classes via the Internet. Therefore, you do not need
to be based in Gauteng province to undertake a module presented at the main site of delivery in Midrand.

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LEARNING MODE
Cranefield College offers enhanced distance learning. It entails the integration of self-study, live online classes,
traditional face-to-face classes, and online high definition (HD) videos of important topics. Cranefield’s learning
mode is supported by its Online Learner Management System (LMS).
CLASS ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
All modules (class-based or live online):
• Although Cranefield operates on a distance learning mode, students are advised to attend classes whether
online or on-site.
• It is particularly advised to participate in the first lecture day of each module
Lecture Session Times & Participation:
Duration:
Five hours on a lecture day
Time:
08h00 - 13h00
Contact Days:
3 days of lectures per module, spread evenly over the three months duration of each module.
Auditorium Facilities:
• After the formal lecture session, the auditorium facilities are at the disposal of attending students who wish
to have syndicate group discussions.
• The lecturer will be available to assist with individual or group matters.

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EVERY APPLICATION WILL BE ASSESSED ON ITS OWN MERITS.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
A Degree or Diploma coupled with relevant experience. However, applicants who do not yet hold a tertiary
qualification may in some cases be considered for entry onto the Advanced Diploma programme on the
basis of recognition of prior learning (RPL). For the purpose of RPL assessment, all relevant information and
documentation, including a detailed curriculum vitae (particularly describing the applicant’s substantial work
experience) must be submitted to the Registrar (Academic). This is designed to provide opportunities to those
who meet the following criteria:
a. Have completed at least the National Senior Certificate (or international equivalent).
b. Have been employed or active in the community for at least eight years since leaving secondary school.
c. Have gained substantial management experience in the workplace, holding a position of authority and
responsibility.
d. Have successfully completed the foundational module Mα (Project Management: Perspective,
Planning and Implementation) or PM Short Course (Project Management: Perspective, Planning and
Implementation) at Cranefield College.
e. Have completed other courses related to the required competencies at credible institutions.
Applicants must generally comply with at least a) to d) above, but evidence related to e) will also contribute
significantly to RPL. Where an applicant has been identified by his or her employer as having leadership
potential resulting from Human Resources career-path tracking, it is sufficient for him or her to comply only
with a), c) and d) above. In evaluating students for RPL purposes, current competencies in the field of Project
Management that have been acquired by experiential learning through related studies and/or experience will
be closely assessed.

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CONTACT US
Main Administration
(South Africa)
Tel: +27 (0)12 807 3990
Fax: +27 (0)12 807 5559
email: admin@cranefield.ac.za
CLASS DATES
Have a look at our Academic Calendars.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
NEED MORE
INFORMATION?
If you want to find out more about the
Advanced Diploma in Project Manage-
ment, have a look at our full Prospectus
on our website.
www.cranefield.ac.za
WHERE CAN I FIND IT?
Go to ‘about us’ on our website and
select Prospectus.
HOW TO APPLY
APPLY HERE
Click on the “Finalise Application” icon at the bottom of the
form, which sends the form to Cranefield - please wait for
confirmation that your form has been sent.
Kindly note that the closing date for registration is 8 days before
the first lecture day.
NB: Please fax or email certified copies of your highest
academic qualifications, and your CV details, to
fax (012) 807 5559 or email: registrations@cranefield.ac.za
Complete the Registration Application Form
LIVE ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING
Cranefield College offers enhanced distance learning. It entails the
integration of self-study, live online classes, traditional
face-to-face classes, and online high definition (HD) videos of
important topics. Cranefield’s teaching and learning mode is
supported by its Blackboard Learning Management System.
With Cranefield’s enhanced distance learning, all classes are
streamed live on the Internet, and students may opt to participate in
any or all of their classes online, thereby saving time and travel.
How does it work?
• Cranefield uses its Blackboard Learning Management System as
a platform for the Live Online Distance Learning program which
enhances the entire process for lecturers and students, also
enabling students to attend classes interactively online.
• All classes are streamed live (from Cranefield’s main site of
delivery in Midrand, Gauteng) and students are able to see and
ask questions from the lecturer.
• Remote students, including those in other countries, are now
able to attend live classes via the Internet, or view recordings
thereof.
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