Overview

This hands-on course offers a direct pathway to professional registration with the SACPCMP as a Construction Project Manager (Pr CPM) or Construction Manager (Pr CM). It equips participants with a clear understanding of registration criteria, recognised qualifications, and the project life cycle. You will gain practical insights into documentation, reporting, and the pillars of project management, while also preparing for the interview process. The program blends technical knowledge with practical guidance, empowering you to demonstrate competence, achieve recognition, and advance your career. 

Why Should an Individual Attend?

• Understand the registration criteria and how they align with the project life cycle.
• Learn what defines a successful project manager and how to demonstrate competence.
• Navigate the SACPCMP registration process with step-by-step instructions for completing the application.
• Prepare for the interview by understanding expectations and typical questions.
• Gain practical insights into documentation, reporting, and project management pillars.

Outcomes

At the end of this course, delegates will be able to:

• Understand registration requirements: Identify accredited programmes, recognised qualifications, and criteria for Pr CPM / Pr CM.
• Navigate the SACPCMP process: Confidently complete the application and prepare required documentation.
• Apply project life cycle principles: Manage projects effectively across all six stages, from inception to close-out.
• Demonstrate project management competence: Showcase leadership. technical skills. and professional standards.
• Prepare professional documentation: Develop structured reports highlighting successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Master interview readiness: Anticipate interview expectations and present confidently to assessors.

Program Outline

INTRODUCTION

CRITERIA REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION AS PR CPM / PR CM

• Accredited programmes
• Recognised qualifications

THE SACPCMP REGISTRATION PROCESS

• What makes a good Project Manager?

STEP BY STEP APPROACH TO ROLLING OUT A PROJECT

• Project Life Cycle

PILLARS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Stage 1 – Inception
• Stage 2 – Concept and Viability
• Stage 3 – Design Development
• Stage 4 – Documentation and Procurement
• Stage 5 – Construction
• Stage 6 – Close Out

OVERVIEW OF PROJECT AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FOR THE APPLICATION AND THE INTERVIEW

• Quality
• Safety
• Budget
• Programme
• Risk
• Stakeholder Management
• Communication Management
• Scope Management
• Contracts
• Human Resource Management
• Procurement Management
• Project Integration

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

• Which of the documents are more important and why?
• What information needs to go into these documents?

REPORT TOPICS

• Report 1: Successes
• Report 2: Challenges and failures

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM AN INTERVIEW

Who Should Attend?

• Project / Construction Managers

• Wed 2 September 2026  08:30 to 16:30