Queensland University of Technology
Graduate Certificate in Project Management
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Prepares professionals to lead complex projects with confidence, combining practical tools, strategic thinking and agile methodologies to deliver results across diverse industries.
Course overview
In this course, you will develop specialised knowledge and skills in project management, opening up a wide variety of potential career possibilities and opportunities for progression.
The Graduate Certificate in Project Management is a postgraduate qualification consisting of 48 credit points. It is normally completed in six months of full-time study or the equivalent part-time study. The standard annual full-time load at Queensland University of Technology is 96 credit points. Admission requirements include satisfactory completion of a three-year bachelor's degree or equivalent.
This course comprises the four foundational units of the Master of Project Management and provides an entry pathway to the Master of Project Management. Upon graduating from the graduate certificate, you will be eligible for entry into PM20 Master of Project Management with a reduced course duration of one year.
Key facts
July, 2026
What will you study
This course consists of four core units (48 credit points):
- Project Management Principles
- Managing Projects as an Integrated System
- Managing Project Teams
- Project Procurement
Entry requirements
Applicants must have one of the following:
- A recognised bachelor's degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline.
- A recognised diploma (or higher qualification) in any discipline and at least two years of full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in project or program management.
- At least five years of full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in project or program management.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Possible career opportunities for graduates include:
- Change management specialist
- Portfolio manager
- Program manager
- Project contract manager
- Project coordinator
- Project liaison officer
- Project manager
- Project scheduler
- Quality control manager
- Risk manager
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative fee per 48-credit-point course in 2026: $14,900 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. QUT reviews fees annually. They may be subject to increases.
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.