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Next face-to-face intake:July 2026. Multiple intakes available.

Higher Certificate in Management Practice (HCMP)

Turn your experience into certified excellence. There comes a point in a career where you know you can do the job, but there is an invisible ceiling above you. This one-year, part-time management practice can help you break through.

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Overview of the Henley HCMP

Academic level:

NQF Level 5 / 120 credits

Programme fee 2026:

R61,500 (VAT exempt):In person
R58,500 (VAT exempt):Virtual

Duration:

12 months, part-time

Delivery mode:

Online and face-to-face options.

Gain formal recognition and visibility in the workplace

This one-year, part-time Higher Certificate in Management turns your practical knowledge into an NQF Level 5 qualification. Break through the weight of "experience only" and command your next move. Henley Africa has been developing African business leaders for 30 years, and we know that a qualification is only as good as the confidence and connections it gives you. You’ll gain three important things from this programme:

Validation, not just education:

Most of our graduates tell us the biggest shift isn't just the new skills, it’s the formal validation of the skills they already had.

Applied learning:

We don’t do hypothetical case studies. All assessments are project-based and tied directly to your current role.

The Henley reputation:

You aren't just getting a certificate; you’re joining the ranks of an international business school rated number one in South Africa by corporate decision-makers for eight consecutive years.

Your Henley advantage

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#1 in South Africa

Ranked as the top institution for Executive Education (open, custom, and online programmes) for two years in a row by PMR.africa (2025 and 2026).



 

91%

Based on alumni surveys, 91% of undergraduate students at Henley report career progress within six months of graduation.

100,000+

Our formidable global alumni network spans 167 countries, opening doors for you.

Top 1%

One of only 125-130 global business schools to hold triple-crown accreditation — AMBA, AACSB, EQUIS. Plus, Henley is accredited by the African Association of Business Schools.

What you will learn on Henley’s HCMP

The Higher Certificate in Management Practice is an NQF Level 5 accredited qualification comprising five learning blocks delivered over 12 months. Our systems-thinking, applied approach will demystify the intricacies of how a business actually turns a profit and give you the confidence to put your hand up.
Instead of looking at business as a list of departments or functions, you’ll learn to see it as an ecosystem – a series of interconnected parts that have to function together to stay sustainable.
Gain practical tools for managing people and navigating the friction of workplace growth, and help you to start the process of learning to lead yourself so you can lead a team.
Apply what you're learning to a real-world challenge. Your workplace is the learning lab. What you're reading on Monday will connect to what you're doing on Tuesday.

'The moment your career catches up with your ambition': What our alumni say about this programme

Our graduates often describe the HCMP as the ultimate door opener; giving them access to rooms that they were previously shut out of because of a missing line on a resume.

Josephine Nepfumbada (2)

Graduating from Henley is one of my greatest accomplishments. I have become a confident leader in my field but I’m not done yet. The next challenge I have set myself is the PGDip so watch this space!

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Josephine Nepfumbada | HCMP
Curtleigh Wangra Henley 2

I've become more self-aware and learned to present myself in ways that benefit both me and my team. I've developed the ability to receive and apply feedback effectively in my interactions with others. This year has been a remarkable period of personal growth, and I am truly grateful. The exposure and learning experiences have underscored the importance of leading by example, a trait I now appreciate as invaluable.

Curtleigh Wangra | HCMP

Apply for the HCMP if you are tired of being overlooked

There comes a point in a career where you know you can do the job, but your CV doesn't match your capabilities. If this is your reality, then this programme is for you. All you need is a matric qualification or equivalent and at least one year of working experience. 

Work experience

You will need at least one year of work experience.

Academic qualification

A matric or equivalent certificate (NQF level 4).

Don’t have a matric or equivalent certificate?

You might qualify for recognition of prior learning if you have at least five years of work experience.



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Ready to elevate your career?

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2026 intake dates & block schedules

2026 Intakes: October 2026
Face-to-face
Block 1
5 - 8 Oct 2026
Block 2
11 - 14 Jan 2027
Block 3
5 - 8 Apr 2027
Block 4
21 - 24 June 2027
Block 5
13 - 15 Sep 2027
2026 Intakes: October 2026
Face-to-face Virtual
Block 1 5 - 8 Oct 2026 6 - 10 Jul 2026
Block 2 11 - 14 Jan 2027 7 - 10 Sep 2026
Block 3 5 - 8 Apr 2027 3 - 6 Aug 2026
Block 4 21 - 24 June 2027 26 - 29 Oct 2026
Block 5 13 - 15 Sep 2027 3 - 5 Feb 2027

HCMP modules

Module 1 24 credits

Foundations of Systemic Management

Module 2 24 credits

Business Acumen

Module 3 24 credits

Organisational Change and Development

Module 4 3 Credits

Working with People

Module 5 3 Credits

Action learning activity

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Assessments

Our approach to assessments is comprehensive and practical, geared to ensure you are ready for real-world challenges.
Assignments
Examination
Group projects
All assessments are project-based and directly tied to your role within your organisation. This approach ensures:
Sustained learning: You immediately apply the tools and models learned.
Real-world impact: Your growth and application of skills continue long after the programme ends.

Fees and financing

HCMP fees
R61,500 in person
R58,500 Virtual
(VAT exempt)
(VAT exempt)

Need financial support?

At Henley, we are committed to providing our students with flexible financing options. Whether you’re an individual in need of finance or an organisation motivating for an increase in budget, we’re here to help.

 

Please click here for information and advice.

 

Should you require any further information about our post-experience undergraduate programmes, email us atUG.admissions@henleysa.ac.za

 

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Upcoming events

Join us at our next post-experience undergraduate info session to get a taste of the Henley learning experience.

MBA Decoded

11 June 2026

13:00-14:00
Join via Zoom
MBA
Free

This virtual session is an in-depth and personal discussion centred around you and your understanding of our MBA programme.

The power is yours with a Henley qualification

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FAQs

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Can I handle a 12-month program alongside a full-time job

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