Graduate Certificate in Project Management

Name: Graduate Certificate in Project Management
Price: <p>Fee type for this course: <a href='#fees-and-scholarships'> Full fee </a></p> AUD

VU course code: NTPM | Level of study: Postgraduate

Duration

0.5 years full time or longer for part time

Delivery mode

In Person

Fees

Fee type for this course: Full fee

Location

Footscray Park

Next start date

24 February 2025

Application closes

16 February 2025

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Overview

Learn the fundamental skills of project management and get ready for a rewarding, in-demand career when you study the Graduate Certificate in Project Management.

This certificate is the first step in our project management graduate program. The Graduate Certificate of Project Management is one of a suite of project management courses designed to meet the needs of current or potential project managers in industry. We teach advanced principles and techniques for project management and project team roles.

You can apply the project management skills you learn during this course to projects in sectors including:

administration
business
engineering and construction
information technology.

The internationally recognised A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) underpins all our teaching. We have strong industry connections for real-world work practice.

This course is the first stage of three in our Master of Project Management. Successful completion gains you admission into our Graduate Diploma in Project Management.

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

Explain key theoretical project management frameworks and apply them to a range of project management scenarios, taking into consideration social, cultural, environmental and economic factors;

Design and develop comprehensive project management plans which meet stakeholder expectations; and

Demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concepts, methodologies, recommendations and professional decisions, and communicate with specialist and non-specialist stakeholders utilising a variety of professional oral and written forms.
: Our course includes the latest project management methods, trending across the various industries.
Our lecturers are experienced project managers. Through strong connections to industry we keep up to date on current project-management requirements.
Some of the latest global trends in project management we teach include being customer-focused and agile.
: Study this course via our award-winning VU Block Model®.
Instead of juggling several units at once, you’ll complete two units over 8 weeks (full-time), or just one if you’re studying part-time.
Learning in workshop-style classes, you’ll develop strong connections with your peers and practical skills for your career.
You’ll also get fast feedback on your assignments, helping you to improve quickly as you progress through your course.
Learn more about the postgraduate VU Block Model®.
: Achieve your full potential with The Learning Hub, which help you develop your confidence, academic ability, and study skills.
Benefit from in-person mentoring and study sessions, along with a range of digital learning modules that you can access anytime.
Get help from our online, 24/7 support service to polish your assignments before you submit, and receive guidance on writing, referencing, maths and more.
Read more about The Learning Hub

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’.

For PhD applicants, we offer a related ‘Integrated PhD’ which allows you to establish relevant skills before beginning your research.

You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

To attain the Graduate Certificate in Project Management students will be required to complete:

24 credit points of Project Management Core units
24 credit points of Elective units

Units

Fees & scholarships

University fees vary, depending on how much the government contributes towards course costs (if anything).

Read below to find out about the fee ‘type’, the estimated yearly tuition costs for this course, and the financial support on offer (including our generous scholarship program).

Fees

Scholarships

Careers

Following your graduate certificate, you could find work managing projects – or as a key player in a project team. Progressing to our masters degree will open the door to more senior roles.

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

administration
business
construction
engineering
health services
information technology
public sector
science.

Salaries

See average salaries for project managers in Australia in various industries (via Jobs and Skills Australia):

Please note, salaries vary depending on experience.

AIPM endorsement

The Graduate Certificate in Project Management course is endorsed by Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM).

Upon the completion of the endorsed qualification and joining AIPM as an Associate or Member, students are entitled to automatic recognition for AIPM’s Certified Practicing Project Practitioner (CPPP).

: Companies which have employed VU graduates include:
Grocon
Leighton Contractors
Woodburne Consulting
Savills Project Management
Major Projects Victoria
project-management consulting firms.
: VU courses are practical and industry-based so primary principles are taught in an applied, problem-based way.
Michael Jackson, Director, Woodburne Consulting, Adjunct Professor, Victoria University
: Traditionally found only in construction, project management has become recognised in the past 30 years as so critical to business operations, it has expanded to include almost every industry. It is also now recognised as requiring significant training and qualifications.

VU stories

Projecting success

Master of Project Management, Master of Business Administration

"I have worked as a project manager across various sectors, and was lucky enough to participate in an accelerated development program with my previous employer, SavillsPM. "

Sarah's story