Edith Cowan University

Graduate Certificate of People in Project Management (Accelerated)

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

Acquire in-depth knowledge of leadership and effective people management.

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Course overview

Good project management needs good engagement. Projects are for people, so engaging with various voices and perspectives will produce greater results. We need project managers skilled in managing change, people and organisations to successfully deliver projects. With ECU's online Graduate Certificate of People in Project Management, you'll gain advanced leadership and people management knowledge. Take your career to the next level with specialist skills aligned with industry best practice.

The mission of this course is to be inclusive and enrich society through high-quality teaching and research. By completing this course, you will be able to contribute to the advancement of the project management profession and the wider community.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
6 months (Part time)
Price Per Unit
From $5,180
More Information
The estimated per-unit fee is calculated using the annual average first-year fee. It is based on a full-time study load of 60 credit points (three units) per semester or 120 credit points (six units) per year.
Intake
March, 2026
May, 2026
July, 2026
September, 2026
November, 2026
Units
3
Fees
More Information
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
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What you will study

To complete the Graduate Certificate of People in Project Management (Accelerated), you must complete three units:

  • Managing Change
  • Managing People and Organisations
  • Project Leadership

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To gain entry to the Graduate Certificate of  People in Project Management (Accelerated), you will need to have one of the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years of relevant professional experience.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Upon completing the online Graduate Certificate of People in Project Management, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to succeed in a variety of roles, including:

  • People Operations
  • Human Resources Change Manager
  • Change and Engagement Manager
  • HR Consultant or Manager
  • Program Manager
  • Project Change Manager
  • Change Strategist

Learning outcomes

Applied skills for real-world scenarios​

  • Explore case studies and solve actual business problems across industries.​

Global knowledge to meet industry demands

  • Demonstrate your skills across a global body of project management knowledge and practice as you apply your learning across industries.

Innovative solutions for contemporary issues

  • Investigate contemporary project management issues as you learn how to drive organisational change and promote sustainable practices.​

Fees and FEE-HELP

Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $15,540 (domestic full-fee paying place).

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 60 credit points (normally three units) 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.