Charles Darwin University
Graduate Certificate of Project Management
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Develop project management knowledge through postgraduate study, combining project planning, governance, leadership, risk management and professional practice to support effective project delivery across organisational settings.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate of Project Management from Charles Darwin University is a postgraduate qualification focused on developing the knowledge and skills required to manage projects in today's organisations. Delivered part-time through online study, the course combines project management theory with practical application to support effective project delivery.
You will complete carefully selected compulsory core units that introduce project management concepts and contemporary approaches to planning, managing and implementing projects. Through practical exercises and applied learning, the curriculum develops knowledge and skills to identify, prioritise and successfully deliver projects across a range of organisational contexts.
Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities as a Project Officer or Project Consultant.
Key facts
1st March, 2027
What you will study
To earn the Graduate Certificate of Project Management, you must successfully complete units totalling 40 credit points as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth 10 credit points.
- Project Management Risk and Reliability
- Project Resource Planning
- Project Portfolio and Program Management
- Risk Management
Entry requirements
Applicants for this course must meet all of the following:
- Successful completion of a recognised bachelor's degree or equivalent international qualification.
English language requirements
The minimum English language requirement for this course can be met by evidence of one of the following:
- Successful completion of Year 12 within Australia or an equivalent qualification from an approved country where English is the official language.
- Successful completion of at least 0.5FTE of higher education study from Australia or an approved country where English is the official language (refer to our approved standard and extended lists included below). If studies were completed from a country on the extended list, they must have been completed within the past five (5) years.
- Successful completion of a Charles Darwin University enabling program of at least 0.5 FTE (40 credit points).
- Successfully completing a recognised TAFE qualification at a Certificate III level or higher from Australia.
- Current AHPRA registration as a Division 1 or Division 2 nurse. Registration must be current at the time of course commencement.
- Completion of an approved English test within two years of commencement, meeting the minimum scores.
Contact the university or visit their website for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help reduce the number of units you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Graduating from this course may lead to a career as a Project Officer or Project Consultant.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated full fee in 2026: $14,788 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Estimated fees are determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
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.