Edith Cowan University

Graduate Certificate of Project Management (Accelerated)

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

Establish a strong foundation in project management by focusing on essential skills such as managing project scope, scheduling, risk and quality.

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Course overview

Across commercial, government and not-for-profit sectors, the demand for skilled project managers continues to grow. With ECU's online Graduate Certificate of Project Management, you'll gain a strong foundation in project management. Prepare for success in your career with fundamental skills in managing project scope, project scheduling, risk and quality. 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

A total of 60 credit points is required to complete the Graduate Certificate in Project Management (Accelerated). Each unit is valued at 20 credit points.

  • Managing Project Scope and Stakeholders
  • Project Scheduling and Control
  • Project Risk and Quality

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To gain entry to the Graduate Certificate of 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 Project Management, you will have the skills and knowledge to succeed in a variety of roles, including:

  • Project Manager
  • Project Officer
  • Program Manager
  • General Manager
  • Program Management Officer

Learning outcomes

Applied skills for real-world scenarios​

  • Explore case studies, apply critical thinking and develop technical skills to solve authentic business problems across industries.​

Contemporary approaches

  • Study a contemporary curriculum to build expertise and create value for stakeholders and organisations.​

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.