Victoria University

Graduate Certificate in Project Management

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

Build practical project management skills across governance, people, risk and project planning.

Course overview

The Graduate Certificate in Project Management at Victoria University provides postgraduate study in contemporary project management principles, frameworks and practices. You will explore how projects are planned, governed and managed while considering organisational objectives, stakeholder needs, risk and professional standards.

Across four core units, you will study project management fundamentals, project governance, people management and project risk. The course is informed by the internationally recognised Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) and applies project management principles across industries including business, construction, engineering, information technology and administration.

Delivered in person at VU’s Footscray Park Campus, the course can be completed in six months of full-time study or longer part-time. It also provides a pathway into VU’s Graduate Diploma in Project Management and Master of Project Management.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
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Can be studied part time
6 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $4,700
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The estimated per-unit fee is calculated using the annual average first-year fee. It is based on a full-time study load of 48 credit points (normally four units) per semester or year.
Campus
Footscray Park
Intake
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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What you will study

To attain the Graduate Certificate in Project Management, students will be required to complete 48 credit points of core units.

Core units

  • Fundamentals of Project Management
  • Project Governance
  • Project Management and People
  • Project Risk Management

Entry requirements

To be considered for postgraduate study, you will need to have specific academic qualifications, as outlined below. Victoria University also considers non-academic research and work experience for research candidates.

Admission criteria

Applicants must have one of the following:

  • Completion of an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a similar discipline.
  • Applicants with a minimum of five (5) years of approved work experience will be considered for admission to this course.

Special entry programs

If you are from a disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic or cultural background, you may be eligible for one of the university's special admission programs. These programs are designed to help you access education more easily.

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

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Critically analyse and adapt advanced project management models and principles to design and evaluate solutions for complex scenarios, integrating social, ethical, environmental and economic factors.
  • Conceptually map and implement comprehensive organisation and management frameworks that optimise strategic objectives across various project performance domains.
  • Devise and validate comprehensive project management plans to address complex organisational initiatives across diverse stakeholder environments.
  • Synthesise professional standards, regulatory frameworks and industry best practices to lead ethically sound and compliant project management initiatives.

Career outcomes

Project managers are employed across a huge variety of industries, including:

  • Administration
  • Business
  • Construction
  • Engineering
  • Health services
  • Information technology
  • Public sector
  • Science

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative fee per unit in 2027: $4,700 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Indicative full fee in 2027: $18,800 per year (domestic full-fee paying place)

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 48 credit points (normally four units) per semester or year.

Student annual fees 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.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

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.