Edith Cowan University

Graduate Certificate of Strategic Project Management (Accelerated)

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

We don’t know what the future will bring. But with the right tools, teams and technology, we can solve complex problems and find innovative solutions to tomorrow’s issues.

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Course overview

To deliver those solutions, we need skilled strategic project managers. With our online Graduate Certificate of Strategic Project Management, you’ll learn the principles of agile methodologies and advance your program management and cost management skills. Discover new ways to solve complex business challenges and take your career to the next level with ECU.

In this course, the mission is to be inclusive and enrich society through high-quality teaching and research, enabling you to contribute to advancing the project management profession and the broader 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
16th March, 2026
11th May, 2026
6th July, 2026
30th September, 2026
26th 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

The course has three units of study.

  • Agile Projects
  • Project Cost Management
  • Program Management

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

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

  • Agile Project Manager
  • Agile Project Delivery Manager
  • Iteration Manager
  • Senior Project Manager
  • Senior Program Manager
  • Project Management Officer

Learning outcomes

Applied skills for real-world scenarios​

  • Explore case studies, apply critical thinking and develop technical skills to solve 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.​

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.