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University of Adelaide

Graduate Certificate in Project Management

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Certificate

This graduate certificate places a strong emphasis on holistic and systems-based project management.

Course overview

Project management is about delivering successful results for business, government and the community. It requires passion, resolve and vision. This six-month program will set you up to manage projects at whole new scales and levels of complexity.

You will learn scalable project management concepts, methodologies and tools, build your understandings around world-leading practices (PMBOK® Guide and PRINCE2™), confidently apply your learning to meet professional and organisational goals, and develop the leadership skills required for large-scale projects.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
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Can be studied part time
6 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $5,125
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The estimated per-unit fee is calculated using the annual estimated first-year fee. It is based on a full-time study load of 24 units of study per year.
Campus
North Terrace
Intake
September, 2025
Units
4
Fees
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What you will study

To complete the study of Graduate Certificate in Project Management, you must complete these courses:

  • Risk Assessment and Management
  • Project Management Fundamentals
  • Project Leadership and Communication
  • Systems Design for Projects

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

Applicants must have a completed bachelor's degree or equivalent or seven years work experience supported by a portfolio of evidence approved by the Faculty. Please upload supporting documentation to your SATAC application.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:

  • Manager/Business management
  • Building consultant
  • Business data analyst
  • Project manager
  • Project officer
  • Development officer
  • Risk manager
  • Innovation manager

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative annual tuition fee in 2025: $20,500 (domestic full-fee paying place)

The estimated per-unit fee is calculated using the annual estimated first-year fee. It is based on a full-time study load of 24 units of study per year.

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

  • The number of units studied per term.
  • The choice of major or specialisation.
  • Choice of units.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.