NQF 6
qualification level
The Advanced Certificate in Project Management is a certificate offered by Lyceum for 2027 learners, taking 1 year full-time minimum; up to 3 years part-time to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Do you qualify
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study Advanced Certificate in Project Management at Lyceum
- A Higher Certificate or other NQF Level 5 qualification in project management or a related field, with an academic transcript showing your results
- An international qualification of equivalent level, as evaluated by SAQA, is also accepted
- International students may need to prove English proficiency
What you study
About Advanced Certificate in Project Management
The Advanced Certificate in Project Management is a 140-credit qualification at NQF Level 6 (SAQA ID 83546) for people who already hold an entry-level project management qualification and want to deepen their skills. It builds on higher certificate work with more advanced planning, scheduling, cost and risk control, stakeholder management and project leadership. It is studied by distance learning, with digital study material, assignments and exams managed through the Lyceum student portal.
It suits project coordinators, supervisors and team leaders who run projects at work and want a stronger qualification without committing to a full diploma. Graduates receive a certificate and academic transcript at a graduation ceremony, and the credits can help with entry into further management studies.
Because the programme is offered by distance learning, you can keep working while you study and set a pace that fits your budget and schedule. Lyceum branch offices in Johannesburg, Durban and Polokwane help with registration and advice, and the student portal is where you download study material, submit assignments, check results and contact academic support.
After you graduate
Careers After Advanced Certificate in Project Management
Course intelligence for Advanced Certificate in Project Management
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Good sign: Small Business Manager appears on South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand, a Department of Higher Education and Training analysis of employer hiring activity. Employers have been reporting real recruitment pressure for this role, which generally works in your favour once you’ve completed Advanced Certificate in Project Management.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like Lyceum. Ask Lyceum directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
Lyceum’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with Lyceum and NSFAS.
Step by step
How to Apply for Advanced Certificate in Project Management in 2027
Apply online through the Lyceum student portal or contact a branch on 0861 819 211. Upload a certified ID or passport copy, your completed qualification certificate and full academic record, plus any SAQA evaluation for foreign qualifications. Ask an advisor about the next intake before paying the registration deposit.
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Source: Official website: https://lyceum.edu.za/programme/advanced-certificate-in-project-management/, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Lyceum College before applying.