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 $5,600
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The estimated fee is determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
Intake
January, 2027
March, 2027
May, 2027
July, 2027
August, 2027
October, 2027
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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Fees
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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

Full-fee paying place

Indicative unit fee in 2027: $5,600 (20-credit-point unit)
Indicative annual fee in 2027: $16,800
Indicative full-course fee: $16,800

The average full-course fee shown is calculated based on the 60 credit point (three units) course structure completed over six months.

Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.

A student’s annual fee may vary by:

  • The number of units studied.
  • 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.