Property management course proves popular

L-R: Scott Thorburn (Chairman of SAPOA Property Management Committee); Thato Mongali (Student); Prof Francois Viruly; Nomsa Ndlovu (Student); Faizal Ally (Managing Director of Otis)

The PMP programme started in February 2010 with over 30 potential students and Jay Junkoon as the new course director for 2010.

PMP is an eight-month professional course aimed at property managers and includes modules on property law, economics and finance, marketing, technology and facilities and property management. The course comprises weekly lectures, delivered by academics and property professionals, as well as continual assessment.

The course is part of the detailed SAPOA Education Strategy, which aims to standardise industry education and ensure it is aligned with industry needs. It works closely with the Services SETA and Estate Agents Affairs Board to ensure effective learning pathways in the commercial property industry. It is also an active participant in the Service SETA Employer Association, Commercial Property Chamber Board, Organising Framework for Occupations, and Committee of Expert Practitioners.

Applications may still be made for this year's course online at www.sapoa.org.za.