CQUniversity
Graduate Certificate in Project Management
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Study online to acquire the skills needed to initiate and develop plans that effectively achieve project goals.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Project Management is a specialist course ideal for practising project managers or those who aspire to become project managers. The qualification provides practising project managers and project directors with the technical skills to run projects successfully by focusing on applying project management concepts applicable to various industries.
The course introduces and develops skills for initiating projects and developing plans to meet project goals efficiently. Case studies and practical material illustrate how project management concepts meet industry demand. It adopts a methodological approach to applying project processes and highlights the integration of different frameworks in a project.
By completing the Graduate Certificate in Project Management, you will have a comprehensive understanding of project management and be able to run projects confidently and achieve targets and outcomes in the most challenging environments. The Graduate Certificate in Project Management can be undertaken as either a pathway or an exit qualification for the Graduate Diploma of Project Management and it is also an interim award within the Master of Information Technology.
Mission Statement for CQUniversity’s project management courses
CQUniversity’s School of Engineering and Technology believes project management is a lifestyle committed to improving the world for current and future generations through outstanding teaching and learning, scholarship and practice. We carry out this mission through world-class project management education based on global standards and cutting-edge research conducted in the discipline, to skill and educate the next generation of project managers.
Vision for CQUniversity’s project management courses
Our vision is to be a global leader in project management education, embracing engagement and innovation, with a can-do attitude. As part of this vision, we are transparent in our communication with our stakeholders, inclusive and strive to cultivate our greatness by offering project management courses for everyone. The Project Management Team at CQUniversity seeks to be a leader by hiring and promoting people who are leaders, developing them and developing a culture where leaders influence non-conventional thinking.
Key facts
10th November, 2025
What you will study
To earn the Graduate Certificate in Project Management, you are required to complete four core units:
- Project Management Concepts
- Initiating and Planning Projects
- Executing and Closing Projects
- Leading Lean Projects
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To gain entry to this course, you must have at least one of the following criteria:
- A bachelor's degree in any discipline from an Australian university or equivalent.
- A recognised diploma and two years of relevant business experience.
- A recognised Certificate IV and three years of relevant business experience.
- A minimum of five years of relevant management experience.
- A minimum of 10 years of relevant business experience.
English language requirements
Please contact the university for more information about English language requirements for international students.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
The Project Management Institute (PMI) estimates that one-fifth of the world's gross domestic product is spent on projects and a huge demand exists globally for skilled project managers. After completing this course, you will have enhanced opportunities for employment as a project supervisor, project manager or project director in a wide range of industries, such as agriculture, construction, engineering, manufacturing, mining, transportation and many others.
Learning outcomes
Graduates will learn the following skills during the course:
- Apply the body of knowledge, principles and concepts of project management.
- Evaluate and solve problems requiring critical thinking and the application of theoretical and technical knowledge within the context of project management.
- Communicate effectively in collaborative contexts with both professionals and non-professionals.
- Respond professionally and ethically to issues in a range of contexts.
- Analyse and synthesise issues in the project management discipline.
- Work independently and collaboratively and reflect upon feedback for self-improvement.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative first-year tuition fee in 2025: $15,990(domestic full-fee paying place)
The indicative first-year fee is the approximate cost of enrolling in this course for one academic year for a full-fee paying place. For a graduate certificate, this is usually four units studied full-time over one term or part-time over two terms.
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.