Apply what you learn today,
in your career tomorrow.

Cranefield College provides cutting-edge leadership and management education, equipping graduates with the skills needed for success in the agile, competitive Industry 4.0 economy.

Internationally recognised job-relevant qualifications

Online classes: live and recorded

Course fee reimbursement through SETA

Qualifications to lead in private and public sectors

Why choose us

Wherever you are based, you can participate in live online classes and complete all assessments required to earn your certificate, diploma or degree, through technology-enhanced distance learning. Cranefield qualifications are internationally esteemed, and many Cranefield graduates have excelled on the world stage. The College has consistently been regarded as meeting world-class standards, including H+ recognition in Germany, which is the highest academic status that universities are accorded.

Cranefield has conferred PhD degrees (NQF L10) on exceptional students in South Africa and internationally, including German and Russian graduates. Cranefield’s Master of Commerce in Programme Management (NQF L9) has also enabled its graduates to thrive in top positions locally and internationally. Examples of international success are the Regional Director (USA) of Delta Airways, the Program Director of the Microsoft’s Global Program Office (in Dubai), a number of senior managers of Microsoft Consulting, and the Program Manager of Qatar Petroleum, to name but a few. Many students/alumni are based in the EU, USA, Dubai, Qatar, Australia and New Zealand. 

The international recognition enjoyed by Cranefield’s academic qualifications and our involvement with global management institutes, like my own involvement as member of the research management board of the International Project Management Association, provide Cranefield with a profound competitive edge.

Prof Pieter Steyn (Principal)
PrEng, BSc (Eng), MBA, DCom

From the principal

Testimonials

Online courses helped me to get used to multitasking and planning how to schedule study time while performing daily duties. I'm confident and more advanced in my duties and responsibilities. More important is the knowledge I have gained gives me that VavaVum.

Augustinas Au
Advanced Diploma in Project Management (AdvDipPM)

I am a different person now compared to who I was before. I am able to handle stressful situations at work following the learning gained from the courses of Cranefield College.

Els Msiza
Advanced Diploma in Project Management (AdvDipPM) (2019), Postgraduate Diploma in Programme Management (PgDipPM) (2021), Currently studying Bachelor of Business Administration (Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

The flexibility of doing online courses allowed me to study at my own pace, time and location. It also makes it ideal for balancing education with work, and family commitments. Conversely, it fostered self-discipline and time management skills as I took ownership of my learning process and other accountabilities.

Charmaine Smith
Advanced Diploma in Project Management (AdvDipPM) (2024)

The skills I gained from Cranefield are teamwork, project management principles, managing stakeholders in Project management, understanding how to utilise Gantt and linear responsibility charts, and a better understanding of project phases from inception to handover.

Mpho Lebeloane
Advanced Diploma in Programme and Project Management (AdvDipPM) (2018), Postgraduate Diploma in Programme and Project Management (PgDipPM) (2019)

I gained comprehensive knowledge in project, programme, and portfolio management. Plus the ability to apply academic principles to real-world challenges.

Mphele Mahlase
Advanced Diploma in Programme and Project Management (AdvDipPM), Postgraduate Diploma in Programme and Project Management (PgDipPM), Master of Commerce in Programme Management (MComPM)

The level of discipline and professionalism expected of each student is one of the critical moments in my academic journey that I will cherish even beyond my studies.

Mphele Mahlase
Advanced Diploma in Programme and Project Management (AdvDipPM), Postgraduate Diploma in Programme and Project Management (PgDipPM), Master of Commerce in Programme Management (MComPM)

I graduated from Cranefield College in May 2023! I got my Advanced Diploma in Project Management. It is a NQF Level 7 degree and I am blessed to have my second diploma now. The 4th Industrial Revolution played a big part in this diploma and I am thankful that it did as it showed me exactly what to expect and in the process understand where Project Management is going in the future!

Johannes Vos
CEO QA Analyst at FNB South Africa

Cranefield College laid a solid project and programme management foundation for me.

Sonia Blignaut - Du Plessis
Snr PM GSMR/Telecoms, Maziya Group, MCom Project Management

The time to study is now. And now is the time to study through Cranefield College.

Moses Mtimunye
Head of Division: Strategy and EPMO at Health Professions Council of South Africa - Cranefiled College Alumni (MComPM)

The pursuit of knowledge persists. One milestone down, onward to the PhD dream.

Banele Dan Nkosi
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer at Transnet National Ports Authority- Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

I am currently enrolled 2023-2024 group Loving it!

Baleseng Tau
Owner / Director at Yaya Engineering Group (Pty) Ltd

The MCom programme at Cranefield has fundamentally changed my outlook and made my service delivery and strategic focus more nuanced. The modules are the best strategic and business learning I have undertaken, vastly overtaking my previous studies both within and outside South Africa. I highly recommend Cranefield for every senior government official.

Neil Lewis
Senior Manager: Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services

I would like to let you know that my “level 9” qualification is currently graded through the NZQA. It is shown on the same level as a Masters that is offered at New Zealand Universities. A feather in Cranefields hat!

Ronel Fick
Master's Graduate

My association with Cranefield College has paid dividends well before I could even finish my studies. I’m a PhD student under the very wise guidance of the knowledgeable and experienced academics from Cranefield. Not only do I enjoy academic guidance; I am also mentored to further develop as a student and an executive. This has enable me to virtually improve my analytical abilities at theoretical and applied levels. A special thanks to my entire Cranefield family (yes they are my second family) for enhancing my career and academic quality far beyond my wildest dreams. Very thankful.

Bonisile Makubalo
CEO FleetAfrica

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