Cranefield College

Advance your academic and professional impact with Cranefield’s Doctor of Philosophy in Commerce and Administration (PhD) – NQF Level 10.
This fully accredited research degree is awarded on the basis of a doctoral thesis, with research focused on commerce and administration, including project, programme, portfolio and value chain management.

Start dates are available throughout the year.
Mid-year is the ideal time to begin your doctoral journey.

Apply now:
https://f.mtr.cool/khobtqfhlq

Advance your project leadership skills with Cranefield’s Leading, Creating, Implementing & Improving CPD Short Course (NQF L7).

Earn CPD points.
Progress toward the AdvDipPM.

Cranefield College proudly congratulates our graduate and Council member, Dr Stanley Mpofu on his appointment by the Council on Higher Education as a member of the ICTC Committee of Council (ICTCoC) for the 2026–2029 term.
This prestigious appointment is a testament to his leadership, academic contribution, and commitment to advancing higher education, digital transformation, and strategic innovation in South Africa.
We are honoured to celebrate this significant milestone and wish him every success as he contributes to shaping the future of higher education and ICT governance.

Cranefield College’s CPD Short Course Project Management: Leading, Creating, Implementing & Improving (NQF L7, 3 CPD Points) is equivalent to Module AD1 of the Advanced Diploma in Project Management.

Qualifying students receive academic credit toward the full AdvDipPM, with only two modules remaining.
Aligned with PMI’s, this course prepares experienced professionals for PMP certification through flexible, technology-enhanced distance learning.

Leading in Industry 4.0 requires more than technical expertise.
Cranefield’s programmes are informed by research into leadership and management of complex, collaborative digital environments.

Read the featured paper:
https://f.mtr.cool/qasnttmnyy

.0

Position yourself for senior leadership in the Industry 4.0 economy.
Cranefield College’s Master of Commerce (NQF Level 9) develops advanced expertise in programme leadership, digital transformation, and research-informed decision-making for complex, dynamic organisations.

Flexible distance learning for experienced professionals.
Start dates: 21 July 2026 I 12 October 2026

View programme details:
https://f.mtr.cool/cmowkxapvu

Cranefield College follows an outcomes-based adult learning approach, combining theory with real-world case material.
This ensures improved performance, stronger communication skills, and better integration across operations — using a systems approach aligned with Industry 4.0.

Designed for working professionals.
Built for impact.
Explore our approach:
https://f.mtr.cool/uxdbqqqhoc

.0

Strengthen your leadership impact through advanced programme management.
Cranefield College’s Postgraduate Diploma in Programme Management (NQF Level 8) equips experienced professionals to manage complex, cross-functional value chains in a 4IR economy — with a strong focus on strategy, performance, and organisational transformation.

Flexible distance learning for working professionals.
Start dates: 23 July 2026 | 8 October 2026

View programme details:
https://www.cranefield.ac.za/course/2025-postgraduate-diploma-in-programme-management-pgdippm-nqf-l8/

A MOMENT OF PRIDE FOR CRANEFIELD
Cranefield College recently celebrated a new cohort of graduates, including professionals from across sectors and individuals from prominent South African families.

Among them was Rona Buthelezi, daughter of Jacob Zuma.

We extend our sincere congratulations to all graduates — each representing a commitment to growth, leadership, and meaningful contribution across industries and communities.

Quality isn’t a department — it’s a leadership and management discipline.
Cranefield College’s Total Quality Management (TQM) Short Course equips working professionals with practical tools to improve products, services, systems and processes.

When quality is done right, it reduces cost, strengthens performance, and becomes a competitive advantage.

🔗 https://www.cranefield.ac.za/product/total-quality-management-specialised-short-course/

Total Quality Management (Specialised Short Course) The purpose of the Total Quality Management (TQM) short course is to provide students with a complete TQM body of knowledge as a holistic approach to managing quality, and to acquire fundamental theoretical and practical knowledge in total quality for improving quality of product, quality of service...