Course Overview

About This Course

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply project management skills and knowledge in a variety of contexts, across a number of industry sectors. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Project Manager and Project Team Leader. Individuals in these roles have project leadership and management roles and are responsible for achieving project objectives. They possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical and managerial competencies to initiate, plan, execute and evaluate their own work and/or the work of others.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Level 5, 127 Liverpool St, Sydney, NSW 2000SydneySYDNEY

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

International Students:

Be a minimum of 18 years of age
Undertake a pre-enrolment interview / initial skill assessment
Must have completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent level of schooling or a Certificate IV or higher qualification with an Australian institution
Meet evidentiary requirements for country of origin
Must demonstrate English level of IELTS 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent, such as: IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
LLN and Digital Assessment
AIS Pre-course Interview

Domestic Students:

Be a minimum of 18 years of age
Have completed Year 12 or equivalent
Successfully completed the AIS pre-course Interview
LLN and Digital Assessment

Pre-requisite Requirements:

No pre-requisite requirement for this qualification as per course training package

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Successfully completing this training may provide the knowledge and skills required for students to gain employment in the following roles: Project contract manager, Project leader/team leader, Project manager (industry specific), Project vendor manager. Potential employment options are in a range of Project management roles in a range of industry areas. Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into the BSB60720 Advanced Diploma of Program Management or a range of Diploma qualifications, Advanced Diploma Qualifications as well as higher education qualifications in Program/Project and management.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

ASQA

Professional Body

Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

VETASSESS / AIPM

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units12 units

BSBPMG530

Manage project scope

Core unit

BSBPMG531

Manage project time

Core unit

BSBPMG532

Manage project quality

Core unit

BSBPMG533

Manage project cost

Core unit

BSBPMG534

Manage project human resources

Core unit

BSBPMG535

Manage project information and communication

Core unit

BSBPMG536

Manage project risk

Core unit

BSBPMG540

Manage project integration

Core unit

BSBPMG538

Manage project stakeholder engagement

Elective unit

BSBPMG541

Manage complex projects

Elective unit

BSBINS501

Implement information and knowledge management systems

Elective unit

BSBWHS516

Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining an organisation's WHS management system

Elective unit

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the Diploma of Project Management cost?

The Tuition Fee is $AU 1,500 per term, with a Non-Tuition Fee of $AU 250. The Estimated Total Course Cost is $AU 6,250, which includes material/training and enrolment fees.

How will I be assessed throughout the course?

Assessment will occur through a variety of methods, including projects incorporating role-plays, case studies, observations, and short answer questions.

What happens if I don't complete all units of the course?

Students will need to successfully complete all units in this course to receive a certificate of BSB50820 – Diploma of Project Management. Learners who partially complete the qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units they are deemed competent.

Can I get credit for previous study or experience?

Yes. AIS recognises qualifications issued by other RTOs and will accept and mutually recognise the qualifications and Statements of Attainment awarded by any other registered training organisation unless precluded by licensing requirements. AIS can also grant Credit Transfer for subjects or units you have completed where equivalence can be established between the unit in your course and the subject or unit you have completed.

When can I start the Diploma of Project Management?

Intake dates are available in January, April, July, and October, with mid-term intake dates also available.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $70,000 to $90,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $90,000 to $120,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $120,000 to $155,000 per year

Career Paths

Project CoordinatorProject AdministratorProject ManagerIT Project ManagerConstruction Project Manager

Key Skills

Project planning, scheduling, and milestone managementBudget development, cost control, and financial reportingRisk identification, assessment, and mitigation planningStakeholder engagement and communication managementAgile, Scrum, and iterative project delivery methodologies

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Diploma of Project Management

About This Course

Available Locations

Entry Requirements

Where this takes you

Accreditation & Migration

Units of Competency

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Apply

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