Management & Leadership Development

Management Development Programme (MDP)

NQF Level 6 - Aligned

Available modes

Remote
R49 670
Blended
R73 596
Online
R30 000
* Prices include VAT

Introduction

This programme strengthens middle managers’ management and leadership competencies. They are equipped with cutting-edge management and leadership techniques – the ones needed to excel in their middle management roles, stand out within their organisations, and take their careers to the next level. Considering the competitive and ever-changing business environment, the programme focuses on enhancing entrepreneurial thinking. It equips middle managers with the skills necessary to remain agile in a volatile world and respond effectively to organisational challenges, as well as optimise their teams’ performance and lead with impact. Designed to transition participants from leading teams to leading functions, we focus on reinforcing their managerial skill set and business acumen. This ensures that they understand how the organisation operates, the impacts of both internal and external factors on the organisation, as well as how it affects their leadership approaches. The programme provides insight into best practices in management – emphasising the importance of not performing their management roles in isolation, as well as reinforcing the need to facilitate strategic and performance-related integration within and among their teams.

Who is this course for?

Middle managers, technical specialists, and supervisors who are responsible for managing teams / functions, and who are needing to improve their functional and operational managerial skills and competencies.

Why choose this course?

The programme is a comprehensive 6-month programme that focuses on (1) Commercialising Innovation, (2) The Essentials of Managerial Finance, (3) Economics for Managers, (4) Marketing and Customer Service Management, (5) Effective People Management Practices, and (6) Developing Cutting-edge Leadership Competencies.

Over the course of 6 months, participants will be equipped to:

  • Demonstrate business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking, highlighting its impact on the bottom line.
  • Discuss the importance of innovation in maintaining a competitive edge as an organisation.
  • Translate how the basic operations of an economy impacts organisational decision-making.
  • Estimate the impact of financial decisions on the function.
  • Explain how marketing and customer service can lead to improved customer experience and organisational growth.
  • Show leadership competence through an understanding of the future-fit capabilities.
  • Defend techniques which may be used to enhance diversity, inclusion, and employee engagement.
  • Implement sound people management practices.

Admission Requirements

  • Admission Requirements
    No formal tertiary qualification is required
  • Admission Requirements
    1 to 2 years of mid-level management experience.
  • Admission Requirements
    English language competence at NQF level 4 / equivalent

What our participants had to say

This course has taught me to manage my time more effectively and to be able to work with different personalities, which had a big impact on both my work and my personal life.
Meghan Baros
First of all I would like to say the MDP is an amazing an journey to a new world of greatness. As leaders in our development leadership journey we never actively nor consciously think about the changes we are embarking on and as such we always stick to the same recipes even when the recipe does not fit the new menu.The MDP gave me insightful awareness which has geared me up to achieve the required current and future operational and strategic outcomes in my organisation.
Siyabulela Komanisi
The Management Development Programme (MDO) has taught me time management, focus, and transparency in leadership.
Phamela Mengana
I have made long-lasting friendships and have gained insight which accelerated my professional career.
Ntomb’zenhlanzeko Cele
The Management Development Programme (MDP) was very enlightening, so much that I went on to register for my MBA to take the concepts even further.
Walter Lumadi
Go for it! The programme is so incredibly valuable! There’s so much that I learned from it that I have integrated into my own daily routine. You will surely learn practical ways to become the best manager/leader you can be. It has certainly capacitated me to become the best young, agile leader that I can be both for myself and my team. So, go for it and thank me later!
Kim Jonas
This course has the ability to incorporate all types of models to achieve being a leader, as well as grow future leaders. It is an exceptionally beneficial course, and I would highly recommend it, simply because you have the ability to become a leader yourself and the opportunity to grow future leaders.
Raeesa Mohamed
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Course Calendar

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All
Remote
Remote
Synchronous, video conferencing
Blended
Blended
Synchronous, Face-to-face & Remote
Online
Online
Asynchronous, self-paced, individual
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End
Approximate Duration
Delivery mode
Price incl. VAT
23 Feb 2026 - 13 Aug 2026
23 Feb 2026
13 Aug 2026
6 months
Remote icon
Remote
R49 670
24 Mar 2026 - 8 Sep 2026
24 Mar 2026
8 Sep 2026
6 months
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Online
R30 000
13 Apr 2026 - 10 Sep 2026
13 Apr 2026
10 Sep 2026
6 months
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Remote
R49 670
18 May 2026 - 29 Oct 2026
18 May 2026
29 Oct 2026
6 months
Blended icon
Blended
R73 596
19 May 2026 - 3 Nov 2026
19 May 2026
3 Nov 2026
6 months
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Online
R30 000
22 Jun 2026 - 5 Nov 2026
22 Jun 2026
5 Nov 2026
6 months
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Remote
R49 670
28 Jul 2026 - 26 Jan 2027
28 Jul 2026
26 Jan 2027
6 months
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Online
R30 000
3 Aug 2026 - 25 Nov 2026
3 Aug 2026
25 Nov 2026
6 months
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Remote
R49 670
22 Sep 2026 - 23 Mar 2027
22 Sep 2026
23 Mar 2027
6 months
Online icon
Online
R30 000
19 Oct 2026 - 18 Mar 2027
19 Oct 2026
18 Mar 2027
6 months
Remote icon
Remote
R49 670
17 Nov 2026 - 4 May 2027
17 Nov 2026
4 May 2027
6 months
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Online
R30 000

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