Programme Schedule: Full-day attendance for 20 days in total (four study blocks of 5 days each) at the main campus of the University of Pretoria is required. Block 1: 15-19 February 2010 Block 2: 12-16 April 2010 Block 3: 19-23 July 2010 Block 4: 05-08 October 2010 Download Brochure... Contact Person: Angelica Holworthy Tel: 012 420 5003 Email:  angelica.ce@up.ac.za Project Management CPD Ref: SAAMA0095 3 CPD Credits Project Management is a part of daily life and in a smaller or bigger measure we are all using the principles of Project Management to guide us through our day. Even to the extent that many of today’s business managers are managing their businesses on a project-by-project basis using the fundamental and more elaborate principles of Project Management. In the competitive world that we are living in, it is essential that we optimize our efforts and time to secure the desired outcomes, and this course will equip the delegate with the basic tools and understanding to make that happen. While the principles discussed in this course are applicable to a wide variety of projects, the course will discuss project management within the context of physical asset management. Contact Person: Riana Kronström Tel: +27 11 318 0641 Email: rianak@pragma.co.za www.pragma.co.za Venues: Dates: Cape Town 30-31 March 2010 Durban 29-30 June 2010 Maintenance Planning & Scheduling CPD Ref: SAMA00094 3 CPD Credits Maintenance Planning & Scheduling: arguably the most neglected functions of modern asset management.  Very few organisations have a proper understanding of these critical functions and struggle to measure, control and manage their very expensive maintenance resources. This high impact, hands-on intervention covers all aspects of modern maintenance management Planning, Scheduling and Execution and will equip you with the necessary maintenance planning and scheduling knowledge and skills to effectively: · Increase the amount of maintenance work being accomplished without any additional resources. · Free up necessary labour resources and to reallocate them to value-adding activities. · Introduce continuous improvement activities to your current asset management business processes. Contact Person: Riana Kromström Email: rianak@pragma.co.za Tel: +27 11 318 0641 Venues: Dates: Johannesburg 2-4 March 2010 Durban 20-22 April 2010 Johannesburg 1-3 June 2010 Fundamentals of Asset Management CPD Ref: SAMA00091 Project Management is a part of daily life and in a smaller or bigger measure we are all using the principles of Project Management to guide us through our day. Even to the extent that many of today’s business managers are managing their businesses on a project-by-project basis using the fundamental and more elaborate principles of Project Management. In the competitive world that we are living in, it is essential that we optimize our efforts and time to secure the desired outcomes, and this course will equip the delegate with the basic tools and understanding to make that happen. While the principles discussed in this course are applicable to a wide variety of projects, the course will discuss project management within the context of physical asset management. Contact Person: Riana Kromström Email: rianak@pragma.co.za Tel: +27 11 318 0641 Venues: Dates: Johannesburg 9-11 March 2010 Johannesburg 13-15 April 2010 Durban 4-6 May 2010 Johannesburg 22-24 June 2010 Johannesburg 13-15 July 2010 Energy Management Today CPD Ref: SAAMA000139 3 Credits Essential concepts for implementing an action plan for cost effective energy ulitisation from the shop floor to the "Boardroom" Course Trainer: Ian Mee This course will run during April 2010.  For more information contact Callie Kruger. Contact Person: Callie Kruger Tel: 021 979 0835 Email: callie@cpt-ehi.co.za Dr Jane English, senior lecturer, convenes courses offered by Professional Communication Studies (PCS). Dr English is available for consulting through 2010 and offers courses In-house as well as individual training. Contact Person: Effective Written and Spoken Communication CPD Ref: SAMA00110 2 CPD Credits http://www.pcs.uct.ac.za/janeenglish.htm This course aims to improve the theoretical knowledge and practical ability of the participants.  Through this, it also ensures personal growth and enhances individual productivity. On completion of the course, participants will be able to: - Analyse business and technical text - Assess a readership or audience and pitch a message appropriate to it - Select and organise information for written & oral communication - Create and structure a cohesive argument for written & oral communication, and much more! Contact Details: +27 21 650 3413 Email: Jane.english@uct.ac.za