Graduate Certificate in Project Management

What you will study

To complete the Online Graduate Certificate in Project Management, students must choose between the Generalist pathway and the IT Specialisation pathway.

Generalist pathway

• Introduction to Project Management
• Project Management Techniques
• Managing Project Teams
• Project Design for Quality

IT Specialisation pathway

• Introduction to Project Management
• Project Management Techniques
• Managing Project Teams
• Agile Project Management

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To be eligible for the Online Graduate Certificate in Project Management, you must have one of the following:

• Successfully completed an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent overseas qualification).
• Minimum of five years of work experience in a related industry. Applicants with professional experience at a senior level that is less than five years may also be considered.

To have your professional experience considered, you must include in your application:

• CV
• Statement that details your experience

Suppose your qualification was completed more than 10 years ago. In that case, you will need to provide evidence of ongoing professional work and/or professional development in the same discipline as the program for which you are seeking entry.

English language requirements

You must meet the University’s minimum English language requirements for postgraduate coursework programs to be eligible for a place in this program.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

By the end of the Online Graduate Certificate in Project Management, you will be able to:

• Analyse, synthesise and apply complex project management theory to address industry issues and implement new directions in project management.
• Professionally communicate your ideas and strategy, justifying decision-making to diverse project management and organisational stakeholders.
• Employ your knowledge of project management theory and recent industry developments to identify problems and formulate solutions that respond to the diverse needs of project stakeholders.
• Work autonomously and/or utilise effective teamwork skills to plan and develop specialised project management strategies appropriate to a range of organisational contexts and projects.

Career outcomes

This degree will deliver specialist knowledge to prepare you for a career in project management.

Career opportunities include:

• Project Coordinator or Manager
• Product Manager
• Construction or the Project Manager
• Site Manager
• Project Engineer
• General Manager

Professional recognition and accreditation

This program is accredited by the Project Management Institute (PMI) and endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM).

Upon completion of this program, you'll be eligible to become a Certified Practising Project Practitioner (CPPP) with the AIPM.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Full-fee paying place

Indicative unit fee in 2026: $4,440 (12-credit-point unit)
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $17,760
Indicative full-course fee: $17,760

The average full-course fee shown is calculated based on the 48 credit point (4 units) course structure completed over 8 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.