Project management courses

A project management course will teach you how to manage complex projects in your chosen field. You can expect to cover both people management and operational matters including budgeting and time management.  

Most of the project management courses available through our marketplace are designed for postgraduates. They will help you take on more senior responsibilities in the workplace. 

You will learn project management skills that can be applied in a range of industries, such as construction, information technology, education, health and finance.

Expect to gain skills in: 

• Leadership and team management
• Project procurement and contract management
• Risk and quality control management
• Cost management
• Time management 
• Stakeholder and portfolio management

It depends on the course that you choose. It will take you approximately:   

• 6 months of full-time study to complete a Graduate Certificate of Project Management 
• 12 months of full-time study to complete a Graduate Diploma of Project Management
• 2 years of full-time study to complete a Master of Project Management

However, online study through Open Universities Australia offers extra freedoms. You can dictate how many subjects you take at once. This means you can complete your qualification at a slower or faster rate than you would on campus. 

Don’t need a full qualification? Short online courses in project management run for approximately 10 to 16 weeks. 

You should study project management if you want to oversee complicated projects in your industry. This could be anything from a construction project to a software development launch. With the right qualification, you will have the confidence to plan, execute and deliver successful projects at any scale. 

You will also gain in-demand skills that are sought after across Australia. According to the National Skills Priority List, some states are experiencing a major shortage of suitably qualified project managers and project administrators. 

You should study project management online if you don’t have the time to attend classes in person. With an online course, you can study when and where it suits you, provided you meet the regular deadlines set by your university’s tutors. You won’t have to take time off work to accomplish your goals, which means you can apply the project management principles you learn straight away.

There are a lot of reasons to study your course online through us.

• You have total control over how you study
  Upskill without committing to a whole degree upfront. Or enrol in a full degree, but take it a subject at a time. We help you access flexible study options you didn’t even know about, so you can fit uni around what matters to you.
• You’ll graduate with the same qualification as an on-campus student
  While you enrol through us, you will study online with the university that provides your degree. So you can rest assured that you’ll graduate with the same qualification as an on-campus student. In fact, your certificate won't even mention our name. We're just here to make all that tricky uni administration easier.
• We’ll help you navigate the university world
  Our friendly student advisors will be your guide every step of the enrolment journey. They'll help you compare universities, choose a course, provide documentation and understand your finance options.

There are a few things to consider when choosing between project management courses online. Ask yourself: 

• What areas do I want to learn about?
• How much time am I willing to spend on study?
• What’s my budget?
• When do I want to start studying?

Then use our website to compare course content, study fees, course start dates and entry requirements across universities. 

If you want to learn about the whole project management lifecycle, consider a longer qualification like a graduate diploma or a masters degree. If you only want to upskill in one or two areas, consider a short course or graduate certificate. 

To chat about your options, contact us for unbiased course advice. 

The Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) endorses several project management courses on offer through our higher education marketplace. The AIPM is Australia's leading professional body for project managers and is recognised by major employers including Telstra and Aurecon. Once you complete an AIPM-endorsed course, you can apply for automatic certification.  

Project managers are needed across most industries, including:

• Architecture and construction
• Entertainment and festivals
• Government and defence
• IT and software development
• Science and engineering
• Sports and events

With your qualification, you could apply for a role like:

• Project manager
• Senior project manager
• Project team leader
• Project administrator
• Project analyst 
• Project officer

Before starting an enrolment, it’s important to read the entry requirements for your chosen course to ensure that you’re eligible to apply. If you don’t quite meet the requirements, we may be able to help you gain entry through prior study or work experience. Chat with us to find out more.

Here at Open Universities Australia, we make enrolling online as straightforward as possible. To get started, find the course for you by browsing the options on this page. You can also compare different qualifications using our handy comparison tool, or request help from one of our student advisors.

When you’ve made your choice, click ‘Apply now’ on the relevant course page and follow the prompts to begin your enrolment. We’ll ask you to supply some supporting documentation, including proof of your identity, your tax file number, and a unique student identifier (USI) during this process.

Your university will get in touch with you via email to confirm whether or not your application has been successful.

Please note that enquiries and applications for some courses are handled directly by the university. If this is the case, it will be indicated on the course listing page.  

For more information about enrolment, read our online self-service enrolling instructions. If you get stuck at any time, contact us and we’ll talk you through it.