Graduate Certificate in Project Management

At the end of the program, students of the Graduate Certificate in Project Management can:  

1. Analyse every component of the project lifecycle, with an in-depth understanding of project management principles; quality control and risk; planning and contract management to deliver projects in full, on time and within budget and scope.  
2. Apply sustainability principles, and use ethical frameworks to plan, manage and undertake projects. 
3. Apply project management skills and knowledge with initiative and creativity, including in new challenges or new situations. 
4. Understand project management principles and methods, and apply these in a professional context. 
5. Utilise advanced communication skills to work collaboratively with teams. 
6. Demonstrate cultural competence in a local, Australia-wide and global settings as they apply to project management.

The Graduate Certificate in Project Management from Southern Cross University is for professionals across all sectors to develop practical project management skills. 

Students will study the principles underpinning project management, including risk, control, planning, implementation, evaluation, collaboration and systems analysis.  

The degree is endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management. You can study 100% online, and complete your qualification in as little as eight months, part-time, making it a great choice for those balancing work, life and study.

Recommended study pattern

To qualify for a Graduate Certificate in Project Management online, you will need to complete the compulsory core subject, Project Management Principles, and then take two subjects from Part A and one subject from Part A or B.

Part A: Core Subjects

• Project Management Principles
• Project Management: Initiation and Planning
• Project Management: Quality, Control and Risk
• Leading and Managing Projects
• Project Procurement and Contract Management
• Portfolio and Program Management

Part B: Elective subjects*

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

* The elective subjects running will depend on what intake you begin your studies.

Award requirements

For eligibility to graduate with the Graduate Certificate of Project Management, students must successfully complete 4 subjects (48 credit points) comprising:

• MNG91217 Project Management Principles; and
• Two subjects from Part A; and
• One subject from Part A or Part B

Exit points

If a student has successfully completed the Graduate Certificate of Project Management, they can move into a Graduate Diploma in Project Management or Master of Project Management if they would like to continue their studies.

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To qualify for entry into the Graduate Certificate in Project Management online, you must:

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

Depending on previous work experience or study, you may be eligible to receive advanced standing against some of your subjects of study — letting you graduate sooner, for less. Learn more about the process of applying for advanced standing at Southern Cross University.

Studying online requires: 

• A PC or Mac with the latest operating system
• A fast, reliable internet connection 
• The latest version of Internet Explorer, Chrome or Firefox 
• the Blackboard app 

Sometimes, specific software or textbooks are required.