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Become a project manager, plan, schedule, budget and deliver.

This QCTO-aligned programme qualifies you to lead projects across any sector: initiating scope, managing stakeholders, controlling risk and cost, and closing projects to standard. You will be able to demonstrate competence through a Portfolio of Evidence built from your real workplace. Study part-time online, open intake, start anytime.

Enrol Now. R1 000/module Apply for Funding / SETA Route

Paying per module yourself? Click Enrol Now and start today. Employer or SETA funded? Click Apply and we handle the paperwork.

Why study with KASI

A good project manager delivers locally. The best ones go further.

Your qualification proves you can run projects in South Africa. KASI helps you build a career that travels. We are the Regional Strategic Partner for Africa of IIMSTC, the international council in Bengaluru affiliated with the Government of India. Studying with us puts your name inside that network from day one.

For you, that means a place in an international community of practitioners, the chance to apply for IIMSTC’s global internship programme, and a recognised route to international standing through IFSPD Europe, which holds Special Consultative Status with the UN ECOSOC. KASI’s seat on the IIMSTC council is listed publicly on iimstc.com, so you can check it for yourself.

This partnership is an international network and recognition pathway. It sits alongside your South African QCTO qualification. It does not replace it.

Who this qualification is for

Project coordinators and team leads seeking formal recognition
Professionals managing projects without a SAQA-registered qualification
Employees funded by employer SDL levy or SETA bursary
Anyone looking to enter a project management career with a credible baseline

Entry requirements

NQF Level 4 (Grade 12 or equivalent)
Working in or aspiring to a project-based role
Access to a smartphone and internet connection
Basic English literacy
RPL available, relevant work experience may reduce module requirements

How it works

All materials online at lms.edukasi.tech, works on a smartphone
Study 4–6 hours per week at your own pace
Digital evidence submission, no office visits
AI-supported assessor review with human sign-off on each module
Workplace Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) in your current role
EISA external assessment via Services SETA on completion

Fees & payment

R1 000 per Knowledge Module, pay only for what you take
11 payable Knowledge Modules → ~R11 000 for the full qualification
EISA external assessment: confirm current fee with Services SETA (011-276-9600), charged at AQP rate, payable before sitting
Employer SDL levy and SETA bursaries accepted
Group discounts available for 5+ learners from one organisation
No upfront registration fee, pay per module as you go

Programme components

The qualification is structured across three component types. Knowledge Modules are the payable units (R1 000 each). Practical and Workplace modules are evidence-based and assessed as part of the programme.

Knowledge Modules, 11 modules

KM-01: Project Initiation and Scope Management
KM-02: Project Planning and Scheduling
KM-03: Stakeholder and Communication Management
KM-04: Risk and Issue Management
KM-05: Project Cost and Financial Management
KM-06: Quality Management in Projects
KM-07: Procurement and Contract Management
KM-08: Human Resource Management in Projects
KM-09: Project Monitoring, Reporting and Control
KM-10: Project Governance and Ethics
KM-11: Project Closure and Lessons Learned

Practical Skills Modules, 13 tasks

PM-01 through PM-13: Applied project tasks aligned to real workplace projects
Each task produces an evidence artefact (plan, risk log, report, etc.)
Evidence submitted digitally via the Moodle LMS
Assessed by a registered ETDP assessor

Workplace Modules, 4 components

WM-01 through WM-04: Workplace Integrated Learning
Logbook completed in your current role
Workplace mentor sign-off on each section
Evidence uploaded digitally, no site visits by assessor

Already working in project management? Use your experience.

RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) allows you to convert documented work experience into credit toward your NQF qualification. If you have been managing projects, coordinating teams, or working in a project office for 2+ years, you may be eligible to credit some modules, reducing the time and cost to complete.

KASI will conduct an RPL screen as part of your application. There is no separate RPL fee. Credits awarded depend on the evidence you can provide against the SAQA unit standard outcomes.

Apply and request an RPL screen

For Employers & HR Teams

Fund this qualification from your Skills Development Levy

If your organisation pays the monthly Skills Development Levy (1% of payroll), you can recover a mandatory grant AND apply for discretionary grants to fund your employees’ qualifications. KASI can structure a cohort enrolment for your team.

Section 12H of the Income Tax Act provides an additional tax deduction of R40 000 per learner enrolled in a qualifying learnership in Year 1, and R20 000 in subsequent years. For a 10-learner cohort, this is R400 000 in tax deductions, typically exceeding the total programme cost.

Enquire about a cohort Email us for the employer one-pager

Common questions

Is this the same as PMP?

No. PMP is an international certification from PMI. KASI’s programme leads to a SAQA-registered Occupational Certificate on the South African NQF, a formal qualification, not a certification. It is recognised by South African employers and SETA-fundable. PMP has no NQF recognition.

How long does it take?

Most learners complete the full qualification in 12–18 months studying 4–6 hours per week. Pay-as-you-go means you can pause between modules without losing progress.

What is the EISA?

The External Integrated Summative Assessment is the final external exam administered by Services SETA (the AQP for SAQA 101869). It is written after you complete all internal modules. The cost is charged at the AQP rate and passed through to you at cost. KASI does not mark up this fee.

What if I am not currently working?

You can complete Knowledge Modules without a current employer, but Workplace Modules require evidence from a real workplace. If you are between roles, we recommend starting Knowledge Modules and arranging a workplace placement before reaching WM-01.

Ready to start?

Enrol in the Project Manager qualification today.

Open intake · Start anytime · R1 000 per module

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