The National Certificate in Generic Management is an accredited full qualification quality assured by BANKSETA. It has been specifically developed to build a wide range of management competencies. Key competencies developed include: leadership, staff motivation, staff recruitment, operational management, financial management and essential skills like decision making and negotiating. Learners are further given an opportunity to specialise by selecting electives from one of four available elective streams. The elective streams available through Chartall are:
- General management;
- Customer relationship management;
- Skills development management;
- Strategic management.
An added benefit is that this qualification has been approved by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) to fulfil the generic Category 1 qualification requirements for FAIS Fit & Proper compliance – both for representatives and Key Individuals.
This qualification is aimed at first line and senior managers who are seeking a better understanding of people, operational and strategic management. It has been designed to develop the general management competencies required in any occupation or business sector.
The qualification is widely recognised as a starting point for managers who are climbing the corporate ladder and it provides successful learners with access to the Chartall Business College Bachelor of Business Administration degree.
This NQF level 5 qualification flows seamlessly and logically from the Further Education and Training Certificate in Generic Management (NQF 4), although some learners can elect to start at NQF 5 if they have sufficient experience to do so.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS | COMMENTS | |
Is this accredited? |  | SAQA ID: 59201 |
Is this Unit Standard aligned? | | All full qualifications are composed of unit standards. All unit standards in this qualification are recognised by BANKSETA. |
Do I write tests/exams? |  | This qualification is assessed through assessments that comprise of a Portfolio of Evidence per skills programme and/or unit standard. |
Must I submit a Portfolio of Evidence? | | This qualification is assessed through assessments that comprise of a Portfolio of Evidence per skills programme and/or unit standard. |
Can I earn exemptions? | | If you have completed courses that are aligned to unit standards, Chartall will award exemptions. |
Is it available via RPL? | | This qualification can be completed via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional requirements must be adhered to, to qualify for RPL. |
Do I need to be employed to enrol? | | This qualification is aimed at first line and senior managers who are seeking a better understanding of people, operational and strategic management. |
Is this a fully online course? | | Yes, the course is fully online. The course material is a combination of e-learning, resources, and pre-recorded e-lectures. |
Do you offer a blended learning option? | | Yes, we offer a blended learning approach. This is available as part of our corporate training and development solutions |
Do I need the internet access for this course? | | Yes, you do need internet access. A PC or tablet with sufficient connectivity to download learning materials and view videos. |
Duration | 12 Months | |
Skills level | NQF level 5 |
