Executive Education (Short Learning Programmes)
Applications and registrations for Unisa's Short Learning Programmes for the 2026 academic year are open.
The business climate can change in the blink of an eye and leaders who respond swiftly and with agility have the most to gain. Keeping your knowledge and skills up to speed when time is of the essence is the purpose of the Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership’s executive education and professional development programmes.
Supported by evidence-led research, these short learning programmes are designed for specific contexts and relate to real-world challenges. Developed to cater for the various stages of your career, the programmes are relevant and responsive to your professional and career development.
Semester 1: Applications for the listed programmes below are open until 20 March 2026. Secure your spot in one of our dynamic offerings below.
| Programme | NQF Alignment | Duration | Delivery Mode | *Price | Study School Dates |
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Fundamental Management Programme (Emerging Managers) FMP |
NQF level 6 aligned | 6 months | Hybrid | R30 000 | 23 – 27 March 2026 |
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Management Development Programme MDP |
NQF level 7 aligned | 6 months | Hybrid | R40 000 | 23 – 27 March 2026 |
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Broad-Based Black Empowerement Programme MDP (B-BBEE MDP) Normal Track |
NQF level 7 aligned | 6 months | Hybrid | R34 700 | 18 – 27 March 2026 |
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Broad-Based Black Empowerement Programme MDP (B-BBEE MDP) Fast Track |
NQF level 7 aligned | 3 months | Hybrid | R24 550 | 23 – 27 March 2026 |
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Practical Project Management (PPM) |
NQF level 6 aligned | 12 months | Hybrid | R30 000 | 20 – 24 April 2026 |
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Advanced Project Management Programme (APM) |
NQF level 7 aligned | 12 months | Hybrid | R50 000 | 20 – 24 April 2026 |
*Note: A R600 administration levy is applicable for all the above programmes.
Click here to apply for any one of our executive education programmes.
For more information about your programme of choice, contact our Business Development Specialist:
Dumisani Kewuti: kewutk@unisa.ac.za - 011 652 0263
Please contact our Programme Administrators for Applications & Registration:
Dineo Makgareetsa: makgadh@unisa.ac.za - 011 652 0239
MDP B-BBEE (fast track)
About the Programme
The B-BBEE MDP is an initiative of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) to provide a standardised national curriculum for the B-BBEE verification industry. Unisa’s Graduate School of Business Leadership is one of only two institutions selected to partner with the DTIC to deliver this programme. The target group is existing or prospective B-BBEE verifiers, B-BBEE consultants, private and public practitioners. This programme equips candidates with the tools and knowledge to work within the provisions of the B-BBEE Act 53 of 2003 and its various legislative updates, as well as other relevant policies. Qualified candidates would be suited to various positions in the B-BBEE space or to practise as Verification Professionals.
| Duration | Pricing |
| 3 months | R24 550 |
MDP B-BBEE (Normal Track)
About the Programme
The B-BBEE MDP is an initiative of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) to provide a standardised national curriculum for the B-BBEE verification industry. Unisa’s Graduate School of Business Leadership is one of only two institutions selected to partner with the DTIC to deliver this programme. The target group is existing or prospective B-BBEE verifiers, B-BBEE consultants, private and public practitioners. This programme equips candidates with the tools and knowledge to work within the provisions of the B-BBEE Act 53 of 2003 and its various legislative updates, as well as other relevant policies. Qualified candidates would be suited to various positions in the B-BBEE space or to practise as Verification Professionals.
| Duration of the programme | Pricing |
| 6 months | R34 700 |
Fundamental Management Programme (FMP)
About the Programme
This programme aims to equip entry-level managers with the theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills to handle fundamental management tasks and be team leaders in rapidly changing organisations. First-level managers such as supervisors and superintendents, as well as small business managers, enrol in the FMP to gain the management background necessary for self-development and promotion. Some students also use the FMP as a bridging course before embarking on more advanced management development programmes. The FMP has streams for participants from both the business and public sectors.
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Duration of the programme |
Pricing |
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4 months |
R30 000 |
Management Development Programme (MDP)
About the Programme
This programme is aimed at middle managers with the intention to become effective team players pursuing the goals of excellence within their own organizations. It is designed to facilitate an understanding of and the ability to integrate and apply the key competencies required for each of the functional areas of business.
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Duration of the programme |
Pricing |
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4 months |
R40 000 |
Advanced Project Management (APM)
About the Programme
Cost and time overruns are common in projects across industries but can, with the appropriate knowledge and skills, be eliminated. The APM equips managers with the principles and know-how to complete projects on time, within budget and according to expectations and specifications. The six modules offer a practical, step-by-step approach to managing a project over its entire lifecycle – from inception to close-out. The APM is designed for current and prospective middle managers, as well as investors and developers, in all industries.
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Duration of the programme |
Pricing |
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12 Months |
R50 000 |
Practical Project Management (PPM)
About the Programme
This programme is highly sought-after in the marketplace as it equips entry-level managers with the skills to transform ideas into successful projects or ventures. Since its introduction in 1993, the programme has increasingly been updated to meet market needs. Its aim is to provide practical experience and knowledge in project management and it is designed to ensure that theoretical knowledge complements practice.
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Duration of the programme |
Pricing |
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12 Months |
R30 000 |