Red & Yellow
Online Short Course
People Management
In the 21st century, the human component is what will define companies that thrive and innovate, and provide the competitive edge. This 10-week course is for leaders and managers who don’t want to take on HR roles but who do want to know how to attract, nurture, manage, and retain top talent.
Learn about best practices and new ways of recognizing and valuing people at work, along with practical ways for positively influencing human behavior. Tailored to cultural diversity and legislation unique to South Africa, this course will teach you how to manage organizational change and develop key talent in a way that aligns with 21st-century business needs.
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Course Curriculum
- You’ll be able to define HR excellence and recognize the importance of human resources in business today
- Describe the challenges faced by managing people in the 21st Century
- Understand the characteristics of an effective people manager
The important bits
Key Info
- Course Duration: 11 Weeks
- Accreditation:
- Access: Online
- Start Date: 4 August 2025
- Cost: R13500.00
What you'll learn
- Best Practices for managing talent in the 21st century
- A solid understanding of key people management skills, knowledge, and processes
- Ways in which the cultural diversity of a South African workforce impacts how we work
- How to manage organizational change
- Understand the characteristics of a learning organization and the benefits of a culture of continuous learning
- Define an employee value proposition and the benefits it offers
Learn from top talent
You’ll be taught by People Management experts who understand the value this discipline brings to modern business.
Build critical skills
This course is built to equip you with future-forward personable management skills that are in increasingly higher demand.
Think outside the box
This course is ideal for individuals looking to apply new and creative ways of thinking to drive high performance in teams.
Elevate your career
Be recognised with an industry centric Red & Yellow certificate, giving you a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills.
Red & Yellow courses are made to future-proof your career
Our courses are designed to accelerate opportunities and give a boost to your CV. Top businesses across industries recognise Red & Yellow graduates as having the practical skills and the theoretical background to hit the ground running with confidence and creative flair.
Benefits:
Our courses are both current and relevant to the South African context.
Applicable, practical assignments:
- So that you can apply what you’re learning to your everyday work life, and your specific business challenges.
Discussion Forums and Chat sessions:
- Helping you develop your professional network.
- Hosted by your coach, lecturer, or subject specialist.
- Ideal opportunities to discuss the content and get answers to all your questions.
Personalized feedback:
- Tailored to your individual strengths, and opportunities for personal improvement.
A dedicated team:
- Acting as your “virtual” support crew whose only focus is to help get you over the finish line.
Included in your course:
- An industry-sought-after Certificate of Completion from Red & Yellow
- Original, relevant, and constantly updated content
- An interactive online learning experience that includes videos, live chat sessions, forum discussions, and more
This course is perfect for:
- Organisations that understand that people’s expectations of how they work, and who they work for are very different now; requiring new approaches and thinking
- Small businesses too small for a dedicated ‘people person’, but still have to manage ‘people’s needs’
- Individuals who want to drive high-performance teams in ways that talk to organization goals and accommodate the ‘new’ approach to an adaptable way of working
- Entrepreneurs who want the skills to create incredible cultures and attract the very best talent
Meet your team:
This course was created by, and benefits from, our full-time lecturers’ years of experience in the field – both in lecturing and in industry. They know how to nurture talent and bring out the best in students, resulting in many award-wins over the years.
Melissa Opperman
Manager for the School of Lifelong Learning
Melissa Opperman blends strategic insight with a deep passion for education, ensuring every learner reaches their full potential. With expertise in SETA, QCTO, and online learning, she drives innovative and accessible education solutions. Committed to lifelong learning, she empowers individuals to grow in both their personal and professional journeys.
Where Commercial Logic meets Creative Magic
Creative thinking is still the most powerful skill of the future, but only if it’s paired with commercial savvy and the ability to adapt. That’s why we equip future thinkers, doers, and makers with the real-world, future-proof skills they need to thrive. Whether you're climbing the ladder or building something of your own, we’ll help you learn how business works – and how to make it work for you.
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