Course Overview

About This Course

Skilled Project Managers are able to establish effective working relationships with all stakeholders and get things done. They take on the responsibility of planning, executing, monitoring and closing projects large and small. In the Diploma of Project Management, you will learn to manage project integration, scope projects, manage time and people, and mange cost and risk. This comprehensive diploma will get you ready to get things done in the real world!

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Gold Coast

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Academic Entry Requirement: Students must provide evidence of successful completion of:
Certificate IV or Diploma requires a minimum of Year 12 OR a minimum of a Certificate III level qualification or higher
If there is no evidence of the above, the student must sit the Entrepreneur Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Test and achieve a satisfactory result
Please note: Home country evidence is accepted and must be translated
English Entry Requirement: Students must pass a minimum of one of the following:
Upper Intermediate Certificate or higher
Certificate IV level or higher qualification in Australia
IELTS 5.5-6, FCE Grade B or C, CAE 160-179, TOEFL 72-94, TOEIC 400-485 (listening), 385-450 (reading)
Entrepreneur Education English Test, achieving at least Upper Intermediate level
Please note: All English evidence provided must be within a 2 year validity period. Either within two years before the application is made, or within two years of the visa grant
Course Resource Requirements:
Students will require continual access to their own laptop computer during class and outside of class to meet distance education requirements
Please note: students are required to purchase these items at their own expense

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Project Lead, Account Manager, Project Controller, Project Manager, Project Team Member, Project Consultant

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

Learn how to define the scope of your project which will guide you as you develop your management plan.

BSBPMG531

Manage project time

Learn how to create & utilise TeamGantt program which will assist determining and implementing the project schedule, managing your time efficiently.

BSBPMG532

Manage project quality

Covers methods and theories surrounding the application of continuous improvement in any given workplace environment, applying theories to a variety of case study scenarios.

BSBPMG533

Manage project cost

Develop the skills and knowledge required to identify, analyse and refine project costs to produce a budget, and use this budget as the principal mechanism to control project cost.

BSBPMG534

Manage project human resources

Involves planning for human resources, implementing personnel training and development, and managing the project team.

BSBPMG535

Manage project information and communication

Learn how to plan, implement and assess information and communications outcomes, linking people, ideas and information at all stages in the project life cycle.

BSBPMG536

Manage project risk

Learn to manage risks that may impact achievement of project objectives, involving identifying, analysing, treating and monitoring project risks, and assessing risk management outcomes.

BSBPMG540

Manage project integration

Get the skills to integrate and balance overall project management functions of scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk and procurement across the project life cycle.

BSBPMG538

Manage project stakeholder engagement

Learn how to identify and address stakeholder interests, and how to manage effective engagement and communication.

BSBXCM501

Lead communication in the workplaces

Learn how to lead effective communication in the workplace with the right structure and approach.

BSBCRT511

Develop critical thinking in others

Helps employees solve problems and build strategies, logically connecting ideas, finding inconsistencies and solving complex problems.

BSBSUS511

Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability

Learn how to develop workplace sustainability policy, communicate, implement and review this policy, managing financial, social and environmental risks, obligations and opportunities.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the duration of the Diploma of Project Management and how is the time structured?

The course runs for 58 weeks in total, broken down as follows: 42 weeks of study, 4 weeks of supervised study, and 12 weeks of holidays.

What are the English language requirements to enrol in this course?

Students must pass a minimum of one of the following English requirements: an Upper Intermediate Certificate or higher, a Certificate IV level or higher qualification in Australia, IELTS 5.5-6, FCE Grade B or C, CAE 160-179, TOEFL 72-94, TOEIC 400-485 (listening) / 385-450 (reading), or the Entrepreneur Education English Test achieving at least Upper Intermediate level. All English evidence must be within a 2 year validity period.

Can I receive Credit Transfer for units I have already completed elsewhere?

You may be eligible for Credit Transfers if you hold the same unit(s) from another provider. To be eligible, you must present your certified qualification at enrolment stage, together with the completed 'Course Credit Form'. Once assessed, you will be notified of the outcome. Should your achieved units be equivalent, your CoE/course duration will be reduced according to the amount of time needed to complete the outstanding units.

What delivery modes are available for this course?

The course is available via Face-to-Face delivery at 15 hours per week, or Distance delivery at 5 hours per week. The campus is located on the Gold Coast.

What career outcomes can I expect after completing the Diploma of Project Management?

Graduates of the Diploma of Project Management may pursue roles such as Project Lead, Account Manager, Project Controller, Project Manager, Project Team Member, and Project Consultant.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

Click "Enquire Now" and tell us a little about yourself. It's free and takes 2 minutes.

Step 02

Submit Documents

Our team will guide you on exactly which documents to prepare and submit.

Step 03

Get Enrolled

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

Processing time: Offer letter issued within approximately 1 business days.

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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