> Graduate Certificate in Project Management

Duration

8 months part-time

Advanced standing

Call us to see if you qualify

Study intakes

Jan, Mar, Apr, July, Aug, Oct

Fees

$2520 per unit, find out about FEE-HELP

Units

4

Delivery mode

100% online

Progress your project management career

Set your project management career up for success. Study the Graduate Certificate in Project Management with SCU Online.

Aligned with Project Management Institute’s (PMI) benchmarking tool Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), through SCU Online’s online graduate certificate in project management, you’ll be introduced to core competencies including: risk, control, planning, implementation, evaluation, collaboration and systems analysis.

If you’re new to study or returning after a break, a Graduate Certificate in Project Management online can help you build your practical skills in project management and grow your confidence too. If you find you love it, everything you study can be credited towards a Southern Cross University Online Graduate Diploma in Project Management or a Master of Project Management (MPM).

The skills and knowledge you learn studying a Graduate Certificate in Project Management are transferable across role and industry. Even if you changed careers completely – the skills you learn while studying your grad cert come with you.

Career Opportunities

If your career demands excellent project management skills – postgraduate study in project management can help set your projects up for success. Where will your Grad Cert take you? Here are some examples:

  • Project Administrator
  • Senior Project Manager
  • PMO Manager
  • Business Intelligence Consultant
  • Project Analyst

 

Project Administrator

Your exceptional skills in project management help achieve business objectives.
You may undertake administration of contracts, organisational programs, special projects and support services. You are a major point of contact for business stakeholders and you will have a unique ability to anticipate business needs.

Senior Project Manager

You may work as part of the Project Management Office (PMO) on projects within a program, or may be a lead project manager on a given project, developing, planning and delivering projects systematically – using tools and change management frameworks.

PMO Manager

As the manager of the Project Management Office you’ll ensure the successful delivery of project services, including scope and variation control, timelines and schedules, costs, estimates, quality assurance, risk and issue management, communications, procurement and contracts, document control, steering committee reporting and more.

Business Intelligence Consultant

Design intelligent business solutions for your workplace and your clients. Use your knowledge of tools and technologies to implement business solutions and manage projects.

Project Analyst

Support the implementation and delivery of strategic and resourcing initiatives across the business. Analysis and management of data collected may also be part of your role.

What you will study

To qualify for a Graduate Certificate in Project Management online, you will complete four units. You will need to complete the compulsory core unit, Project Management Principles, and choose two electives from Part A and one elective from Part A or B.

Part A: Core units

 

Part B: Electives (choose 2 units)

  • Accounting (2 units available)
  • Business Management (5 units available)
  • Engineering Management (2 units available)
  • Health Services Management (4 units available)
  • Information and Knowledge Management (3 units available)
  • Managing and Leading People (4 units available)

For more information about what’s involved in each unit, download the brochure.

Pathway to Master of Project Management

When you finish your Graduate Certificate in Project Management, if you wish to take your learning further you can apply for Southern Cross University Online’s Graduate Diploma in Project Management or Master of Project Management and receive advanced standing for the units you have completed. This is a fantastic starting point to gaining a Masters degree.

If you think you might continue with further project management study, talk to your Enrolment Advisor about it now. They can help you plan your units of study to make sure you’ll meet the requirements of each postgraduate qualification, every step of the way.

Entry requirements

  • Demonstrated professional standing – either a Bachelor’s degree (or a similar qualification) from a university, or have other experience that we regard as equivalent to a degree.
  • Be proficient in English

Learning with Southern Cross University Online

Southern Cross University Online’s Graduate Certificate in Project Management fits around your work and your lifestyle. Units are delivered via a smart, collaborative learning environment.

  • 100% online and flexible – complete 6 units in a year, or skip a study period if life or work demands your full attention.
  • Student success support – from enquiry to graduation, we are there for you
  • Networked for success – meet your future colleagues and collaborators

This information is correct at time of release and subject to change without notice. Copyright Southern Cross University March 2018.

Download the brochure

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For more details about the Graduate Diploma in Project Management online program, complete the form at the top of the page to download your brochure. You’ll receive in-depth information on:

  • Entry criteria
  • Start dates and duration
  • Fees and financing options
  • Courses and assessment types
  • Industry-related work
  • Student support and concierge service
  • Careers pathways

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