CPD credits 2. Provider: ONOVO (Pty) Ltd. (SAIChE-SPV-008/27)
Practical 6-Week Online Course for Professionals. Deal with techniques that can enhance the successful execution of our projects.
New intake: 15 June 2026
The way we execute our projects has significant impacts. Delays, or poorly completed tasks, can increase the overall cost of the project. This does not please the customer, and damages our reputation. What we do BEFORE we execute project tasks is often more important than the actual tasks themselves.
This practical 6-week online course deals with effective techniques that empower the project participants/leaders to anticipate possible interruptions, and put steps in place to complete their projects on time and within budget.
The course is for registered AND non-registered persons working on, or leading, projects in technical and non-technical fields.
In the course the participants will cover the following topics:
- The challenge of managing/executing BIG PROJECTS.
- What is EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION?
- Using E-MAILS and MEETINGS efficiently (including online meetings).
- Managing the HUMAN ELEMENT.
- MONITORING progress.
- The ROLE of the TEAM LEADER.
The course is presented in the form of 6 online learning sessions. At the end of these sessions, tasks are presented to the participants that enable them to apply the techniques covered to their particular situations. Three days after each learning session, there is an online QUESTION & ANSWER session in which participants discuss with the course presenter their tasks, as well as other related questions. Participants are given transcripts of the learning material for future reference.
Course Presenter: Dr Wolfgang Bernhardt (PhD Eng, PR Eng).
Dr Bernhardt has more than 35 years’ experience leading big projects and mentoring others in project teams.
Course cost: R3800 per person. Closing date for registration 8h June 2026.
For booking and more info contact: Dr Bernhardt ,
Mark your email: RELIABLE PROJECT COMPLETION COURSE
The course includes:
- Audiovisual teaching material presented during the online sessions
- Links to ZOOM/Microsoft Teams online sessions
- Transcripts of teaching material for participants’ reference
- Opportunities for participants to discuss particular problems during Q&A sessions
- Opportunity for a FREE one-hour online consultation with course presenter on an individual work-related issue. Strict confidentiality is maintained.
- Course feedback questionnaire
- Course completion certificate showing number of CPD points.
Testimonials from previous participants:
Which was the most valuable Module for you, and why?
“The Leaders Role” was quite important, as it touched on aspects project managers need to be critically aware of, specifically the roles and responsibilities and the variety of stressors project managers may be subjected to. Nivaar B.
Being proactive and monitoring are most useful. Very often project delays are due to postgraduate students being proactive in communicating challenges, and me not being proactive enough in communicating with them and monitoring their contributions. Madison L.
Knowing the fact that human beings are often sensitive and easily take offence have really helped me to be careful when dealing with individuals on site, it also helped to be able to try and better understand individuals’ personalities and how to approach them. Ntokozo H.
Trust building and securing willing co-operation - I found them very useful. I must build trust so that other team members can trust me and then co-operate. Lungile Z.
There has to be an understanding of the abilities of team members, and other social aspects that could impact on the project. It is also important to address any conflicts early to avoid delays in the project. David L.
