Victoria University
Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Project Management
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Prepare for a rewarding role managing IT projects or learn new skills for your current project-management position.

Course overview
Project management has become vital to the success of modern IT projects. This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of project management with specific application to IT projects. The Graduate Certificate in IT Project Management is based firmly on the international standard Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®)and specifically addresses contemporary issues in managing IT projects.
Key facts
What you will study
To attain the Graduate Certificate in Project Management, students will be required to complete 48 credit points across four units.
Core units (12 credit points each)
- Fundamentals of Project Management
- Project Governance
- Networking Systems
- Database Analysis and Design
Entry requirements
Applicants need one of the following:
- Completion of an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a similar discipline.
- Applicants with a minimum of five years of approved work experience will be considered for admission to this course.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have completed study with another university or institution, you may be eligible to receive credit for skills and past study. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Graduates will finish this course prepared for a variety of project management roles in the IT sector.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of key theoretical project management frameworks and processes and apply them to a range of project management scenarios.
- Develop an understanding of projects, the roles and responsibilities of a project manager, recommendations and professional decisions and communicate with specialist and non-specialist stakeholders.
- Conceptually map the most recent developments in IT theory and IT applications and justify their utility in various contexts.
- Critically apply information technology knowledge and skills to new and uncertain situations in professional practice exhibiting a high level of personal autonomy and accountability.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative full fee in 2025: $16,100 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Full-fee courses are not government-subsidised, so you will pay each unit's total cost.
In addition to your tuition fees, you will need to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.