Graduate Certificate of Project Management

Project Management

Successfully manage people and resources in order to complete projects in a results-driven environment.

Leadership

Become a leader with a proficient skill set and the ability to communicate effectively, using sound management strategies to ensure people work to the best of their ability to achieve project-specific goals.

Problem-Solving

Solve problems with ingenuity and a solid foundation in the real-life application of project management theory.

Collaboration

Effective collaboration necessitates flexible leadership – learn to collaborate and allocate resources in a collaborative environment in order to achieve project-related targets.

If you are looking to upskill your project management abilities to take on large-scale or more challenging projects, consider the Graduate Certificate of Project Management.

You will gain a foundation in project management theory, with a knowledge of both traditional and agile methodologies and how to apply them in real workplace contexts. The course will help you to build confidence and technical expertise, as well as developing greater capability to deal with the management challenges of complex projects.

Coursework emphasises the value of clear communication and comprehensive planning, equipping you with a practical toolbox of skills and strategies that can be applied in diverse situations. You will develop the ability to anticipate complications ahead of time and devise creative solutions, informed by the particular aims and constraints of a project.

Completing the Graduate Certificate of Project Management is also a pathway to further study and professional development with a Graduate Diploma of Project Management.

Recommended study pattern

Course units

Strategic Project Management (INF70005)

The Risk Management Spectrum (PRM60003)

Project Management for Innovative Outcomes (PRM60002)

Operations Management (SCM60001)

Award requirements

To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Project Management students must complete 50 credit points comprising:

• Four [4] core units of study (50 credit points).

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Indicative total fee $16,200

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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• A recognised bachelor degree in a related discipline; OR
• A recognised bachelor degree in any discipline PLUS a minimum of two years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience.

A minimum of three (3) years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience.

Speak to one of your Course Consultants to find out more.

If you are applying as an international student, please view the English Language Requirements.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Speak to a Course Consultant about applying for RPL.