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Management Courses, College SA

What are Management Courses?

Management is a very broad term used to describe the acts of getting people to work together to achieve specific goals or end products. This is done by means of careful planning, organising and taking the lead in general. People often lose sight of the fact that it is not only managers in leadership positions who need Management skills or the knowledge obtained through Business study, as these abilities are a great asset to even the most basic job. Whether it is working out which route is the best to deliver packages, or making predictions about a company's financial future, everyone should be able to plan successfully to ensure efficiency.

Courses in Management Studies are training programmes that are aimed at equipping students with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to become successful managers. Because management is such a diverse field, there are many different study options available. Students can choose to do a general course in management, or they can choose to specialise in a particular field, such as human resource management, business management, events management, sports management or project management. Courses in business administration are also available, and serve as a good foundation for further management training.

Most management training programmes, regardless of whether they are general or specialised, focus on teaching essential management skill such as communication, problem-solving, team-building, delegation, time management, strategic planning, conflict resolution, and how to motivate people. These skills are valuable for both managers and employees in any kind of working environment.

What is the value of Management Studies?

Since businesses or organisations are run by people, management and human interaction go hand in hand. Needless to say, this is what makes good management skills such an extremely important part of our daily job, as we need to cooperate to achieve our shared goals. Learning how to utilise all the available resources - whether it is actual material or human skills - would empower students to become competent in their jobs. Enrolling for one of College SA's Management courses certainly is a step in the right direction!

Management is on the skills shortage list in South Africa, which indicates that there is a need for a higher number of properly trained, qualified and experienced managers in the country. By studying towards a qualification in this field, you can greatly improve your chances of being successful in your career.

Why study a management course?

Managerial skills are required in all industries and in all types of organisations.
You will learn how to deal with people in a professional manner.
If you are already working as a manager, it can increase your confidence in your own managerial abilities.
It can increase your chances of being promoted, or it can open up new job opportunities.
There are many different types of jobs available to those who have good managerial skills.
You can add to or update your current skills, or you can gain formal recognition for skills that you have already acquired through work experience.

What Management careers can I pursue?

With a qualification in management, you will be able to find a job in almost any type of working environment. Management skills are highly valued all over the world, and all types of organisations require managers. You will therefore be able to work in any industry or sector. You would, for example, be able to work as an office manager, entrepreneur, personnel manager, events manager, marketing manager, project manager, small business manager or or financial manager, depending on the nature of the course that you studied.

When you apply for a position in management, you need to keep in mind that your qualification is only one of the factors that potential employers will be taking into consideration. They will also look at whether you have any managerial experience, as well as whether you have any experience in the relevant field of work. They will also consider your personality, and whether you are likely to fit in to the culture of the organisation.

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What does the job of a manager entail?

A manager’s precise role differs from one working environment to another. There are, however, a few tasks and responsibilities that are more or less universal. Here are a few examples of the types of things that managers are usually required to do:

It involves building a team and keeping staff or team members motivated.
Managers identify the tasks that need to be performed in order to achieve certain goals, and delegate these tasks to their employees.
Managers are responsible for monitoring the progress of tasks that they have delegated, and for reviewing the performance of employees.
Managers can be required to draw up and manage budgets for their departments.
Managers perform evaluations and write reports on the activities that are carried out in their departments, and submit them to senior management or to the company executives.

What Management Studies courses does College SA offer?

At College SA, we pride ourselves on the fact that we are able to offer our students a wide variety of courses within the field of Management Studies. The qualifications obtainable range from Services SETA accredited courses to College SA courses, and from Short Courses to Full Diplomas, meaning that we cater for managers at all levels. Whether you aspire to become a manager or already fill a managerial position and merely want to better you qualifications, we are bound to have a suitable programme for you.

We offer courses in the following fields of specialisation within Management Studies:

Services SETA National Qualifications	College SA has been accredited by the Services SETA to offer a range of accredited National Qualifications. These FET Certificates are all at NQF level 4 and learners’ results would be uploaded on the National Learner Database. Click here for the list of courses.
Project Management Studies	The skills obtained through Project Management Studies are highly valued by employers, as they are directly linked to the successful completion of any project. Knowing how to manage your time, work force, budget and resources is of the utmost importance in any job. Click here for the list of courses.
Business Management Studies	At College SA, students can choose to enrol for Business courses at Certificate or Diploma level. All these qualifications are therefore relevant to either Junior or Senior Management positions, and the career possibilities are very diverse. Click here for the list of courses.
Financial Management Studies	College SA is FASSET accredited and we are proud to be the Distance Learning Partner of various institutes and bodies that offer these Financial Management Studies Courses. Click here for the list of courses.
Human Resources Management Studies	Human Resources at its most basic level involves planning, organising, coordinating and analysing – skills that underlie any secretarial function. Ultimately, these skills are important in each and every job out there and our range of courses appeal to a wide audience. Click here for the list of courses.
Marketing Management Studies	Marketing Management involves identifying customer needs and expectations, since the ultimate goal of any business is to make a profit and maintain a steady growth rate. Our range of courses will teach you the basic principles of how to satisfy customer needs. Click here for the list of courses.
Events Management Studies	The skills needed to be a successful Events Planner is the ability to plan thoroughly and then being able to successfully execute the strategy. These life skills are a very valuable asset, no matter what job you intend on doing. Click here for the list of courses.
Sports Management Studies	Sports Management involves the various oversight and administrative functions that are associated with the running of a sports team, association or facility. College SA offers a number of courses that cover these aspects. Click here for the list of courses.

Why should I study Management at College SA?

College SA is a distance learning institution, which means that you can study Management courses from the comfort of your own home and in your own time. You will not be required to attend classes, which means that you will be able to adapt your studying schedule to suit your personal circumstances. This offers great flexibility in the sense that you will be able to work while you study. Many people who are interested in studying management courses in South Africa already have full-time jobs, which prevent them from being able to study during the day. Distance learning is therefore an ideal option in such a situation.

College SA also tries to make studying easier and more accessible by offering the following benefits to students:

Study material is couriered (instead of posted) to students at no extra cost.
Study material is clear, relevant, up-to-date and interesting to read.
We assign each student to a tutor upon registration. The tutor will be able to assist the student with any study-related questions and problems via telephone, e-mail, Skype or SMS.
The tutors are experts in their fields.
There is a 30-day Money Back Guarantee, in terms of which you are allowed to cancel your studies within 30 days of registration if you are in any way dissatisfied with your course. If you cancel in terms of this Guarantee, you will be given a full refund.
We make provision for different payment options. Students have the choice of paying their study fees in full upfront (and receiving a generous cash discount), or paying their fees in monthly instalments. If the monthly payment option is chosen, students can stop making these payments once they have finished their studies, even if they finish in less time than what is recommended.

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