Graduate Certificate of Project Management
ºìõ¹åÉçÇø Online - Online delivery only
Overview
Learn the fundamental principles of project management and their application in the real world with the Graduate Certificate of Project Management. This course builds on your existing skills and provides newcomers with the foundations to be effective and innovative team members.
Learn to assess what projects need, through role plays, simulations, case studies and teamwork.
This course is delivered by ºìõ¹åÉçÇø Online
Upgrade your skills
- Project management
- Leadership and communication
- Problem-solving, planning and organisation
- Teamwork and collaboration
Stretch your career further
Students can enhance their career opportunities by gaining additional leadership and management skills – an important asset in a today’s complex and changing business environment. The below examples demonstrate the types of roles graduates can attain.
- Marketing project manager
- IT project manager
- Project manager
- Business analyst
Strong industry connections and co-creation
The Graduate Certificate of Project Management qualifies you for AIPM student membership and puts you on the path to full industry accreditation.
- Telstra
- ANZ
- NAB
- IBM
International student visa
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Only courses with a CRICOS course code are available to international students studying in Australia on a student visa. ºìõ¹åÉçÇø that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Why ºìõ¹åÉçÇø?
Top 5% of the world’s higher education business schools
The median income for PG graduates one year out is $79.5K
Business graduate employers include Telstra, NAB, ANZ and IBM
91.1% of graduates found employment within 4 months of finishing
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With ºìõ¹åÉçÇø Online, the learning experience is 100% online and studied at your own pace
Our courses are built for the jobs of the future with a focus on collaboration and our flexible learning environment empowers you to study on your own terms. They are developed by leaders in the field and taught by professionals with industry experience.
Qualifications
- A recognised bachelor degree in a related discipline; or
- A recognised bachelor degree in any discipline PLUS a minimum of two years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience*; or
- A minimum of three years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience*.
 *Relevant professional/managerial experience and evidence of academic capability will be determined by the Faculty PVC (or delegate) with reference to faculty-determined guiding principles. Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with their application.
Documents substantiating relevant experience are required, clearly detailing roles and duration, as well as evidence of formal and non-formal learning. Where relevant experience is used for the basis of admission, no further recognition for prior learning/credit can be granted on that basis.
- A recognised bachelor degree in a related discipline; or
- A recognised bachelor degree in any discipline PLUS a minimum of two years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience*; or
- A minimum of three years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience*.
 *Relevant professional/managerial experience and evidence of academic capability will be determined by the Faculty PVC (or delegate) with reference to faculty-determined guiding principles. Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with their application.
Documents substantiating relevant experience are required, clearly detailing roles and duration, as well as evidence of formal and non-formal learning. Where relevant experience is used for the basis of admission, no further recognition for prior learning/credit can be granted on that basis.
Admission requirements
Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. See admission requirements for general information about the admission process.
English language requirements
Satisfactory completion of one of the following:
- IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
- ³§·É¾±²Ô²ú³Ü°ù²Ô±ð’sÌýEnglish for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65% or above
- or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.
Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?
A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.
Credit transfer
Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Recognition of prior learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Finding your fit
At ºìõ¹åÉçÇø, we recognise that not one size fits all. If this course doesn’t meet all your study criteria, check out these alternatives.
How credit points work
To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Project Management students must complete 50 credit points.
Your units
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
| Core units | |
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Strategic Project Management
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
INF70005 |
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Project Management for Innovative Outcomes
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
PRM60002 |
|
The Risk Management Spectrum
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
PRM60003 |
|
Operations Management
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
SCM60001 |
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Leading Complex Projects
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
PRM70002 |
|
Project Governance and Resource Management
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
PRM80002 |
| Elective units | |
|
Accounting Systems and Reporting
Elective unit |
ACC60008 |
|
Economics
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
ECO80001 |
|
Opportunity Discovery
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
ENT60006 |
|
Corporate Financial Management
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
FIN80005 |
|
Designing for Change
Elective unit |
FST80008 |
|
Behaviour in Organisations
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
HRM60016 |
|
Contemporary Issues in Business Analysis
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
INF80014 |
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Corporations and Contract Law
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
LAW60003 |
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Leading Innovation in the Workforce
Elective unit |
MGT60044 |
|
Business Strategy
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
MGT80002 |
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Leadership for Innovation
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
MGT80005 |
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Marketing Management
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
MKT60010 |
2027 fees
Yearly fee* ($AUD)
$18,200
Total fee* ($AUD)
$18,200
2027 fees
Yearly fee* ($AUD)
$25,180
Fees are estimates only
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2026 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.
Fees are estimates only
The indicative course fees shown apply to international students for the relevant year, based on a standard study load per year. Fees are assessed according to actual study load each semester, with variations to study load resulting in tuition fee adjustments. These fees generally include the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) and are subject to annual review. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.
How do I pay my fees?
FEE-HELP is a loan given to eligible full-fee paying higher education students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees. The Commonwealth Government pays the amount of the loan directly to ºìõ¹åÉçÇø.
International students need to pay tuition fees up-front by the relevant due date. You can find the due dates on your Statement of Account.
To pay your fees:
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- check your Australian bank account details are correct
- check your Statement of Account to see how much you owe
- pay using your preferred payment method.
Eligibility for FEE-HELP
You’re eligible for a FEE-HELP loan if you are studying an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, or UniLink or OUA course at ºìõ¹åÉçÇø, and you:
- are an Australian citizen doing at least one unit of your course in Australia; or
- hold a permanent humanitarian visa and will be living in Australia for the duration of your course; or
- hold a New Zealand Special Category visa and meet the special eligibility requirements for New Zealand citizens
- are undertaking bridging study for overseas trained professionals and will be living in Australia for the duration of this study
- have not exceeded the new combined Help Loan limit.
The HELP limit is the maximum amount you can borrow from the government in your lifetime towards your education costs. It is fixed and cannot be topped up.
Student services and amenities fee
This funding serves to improve the student experience at ºìõ¹åÉçÇø. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.
The fee shown in the capped amount for 2027.
This funding serves to improve the student experience at ºìõ¹åÉçÇø. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.
This amenities fee is included within your annual tuition fee listed above. The fee shown is the capped amount for 2027.
Please refer to the Student Services Amenities Fee page for more information.
SSAF fee* ($AUD)
$386
SSAF fee* ($AUD)
$386
Scholarships
Scholarship applications for 2026 are open. Scholarships at ºìõ¹åÉçÇø are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. We want you to reach your potential and achieve your life and career goals.
Our handy guide will assist you to gather documents for your application.
When you apply for a ºìõ¹åÉçÇø course, we automatically consider you for an international scholarship of up to 20 per cent off your course fees – no separate application required! Just apply for your ºìõ¹åÉçÇø course of choice and when we review your course application, we will also assess you for an international scholarship.
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Most international students use an education agent to help them through the application process. ºìõ¹åÉçÇø has agents all over the world that can help you with your application to study. Search for a ºìõ¹åÉçÇø representative in your country. If your country is not listed, please contact us.
Apply directly
Applying for a course is easy. Simply click ‘Apply Now’ on the ºìõ¹åÉçÇø Online website and fill out the form.
A Course Consultant will get in touch to guide you through your application from start to finish.
We understand the process can feel complicated, which is why our team of dedicated Course Consultants will take you through the whole application and enrolment process, step by step.
They’ll explain how online studying works, what paperwork you need to provide, and answer any questions you have.
Please note: This online course is not available to on-shore international students holding a student visa.