Project management courses
Introduction to Project management
Study project management to take on an exciting new role in your industry. Learn how to communicate, motivate, think big picture, and organise the finest details.
Through Open Universities Australia, you can compare and enrol in online project management courses from leading universities. Build on your first qualification with a specialist postgraduate degree. Or upskill with a short course in an area like agile project management. When you choose this flexible online study path, you can work towards your future without missing a beat in your career.
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Online project management subjects and short courses
UndergraduateTAS-ZAX106
100% online
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Starts 22 Jul 2024
PostgraduateCUR-PRM550
100% online
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Starts 27 Nov 2023, 27 May 2024, 25 Nov 2024
UndergraduateUSA-ENGG2005
100% online
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Starts 08 Jan 2024
UndergraduateUNE-SPM220
100% online
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Online project management degrees
PostgraduateCUR-PRM-GCE
Become a valued and efficient project manager
Apply the principles, concepts and methodologies of project management. Gain the skills necessary to become a valued project manager in a range of industries such as construction, engineering, education, health, commerce, IT and research
100% online
6 months full time or part time equivalent
PostgraduateSCU-PMT-GCE
Endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM)
Fill your business toolkit with knowledge on risk, control, planning, implementation, evaluation, collaboration and systems analysis. Stand out in the workforce with an elective to complement your industry, such as accounting, engineering or health.
100% online
UndergraduateECU-COM-DEG
Combine essential business skills with a commerce specialisation
A job-ready course created in consultation with industry, delivered by academics with industry backgrounds. Tailor your degree to suit your career goals with majors including accounting, HRM, management, marketing, sports business, and tourism.
Online & on-campus
3 years full time or part time equivalent
PostgraduateSWI-PMT-GDI
Deep project management knowledge and real-world skills
Gain in-demand project management expertise and boost your career. You’ll study comprehensive project management principles plus business electives. Develop your soft skills in leadership, communication, and critical thinking. Get certified by AIPM.
100% online
1 year full time or part time equivalent
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Project management study FAQs
A project management course will teach you how to manage complex projects in your chosen field. You can expect to cover both people management and operational matters including budgeting and time management.
Most of the project management courses available through our marketplace are designed for postgraduates. They will help you take on more senior responsibilities in the workplace.
You will learn project management skills that can be applied in a range of industries, such as construction, information technology, education, health and finance.
Expect to gain skills in:
- Leadership and team management
- Project procurement and contract management
- Risk and quality control management
- Cost management
- Time management
- Stakeholder and portfolio management
It depends on the course that you choose. It will take you approximately:
- 6 months of full-time study to complete a Graduate Certificate of Project Management
- 12 months of full-time study to complete a Graduate Diploma of Project Management
- 2 years of full-time study to complete a Master of Project Management
However, online study through Open Universities Australia offers extra freedoms. You can dictate how many subjects you take at once. This means you can complete your qualification at a slower or faster rate than you would on campus.
Don’t need a full qualification? Short online courses in project management run for approximately 10 to 16 weeks.
You should study project management if you want to oversee complicated projects in your industry. This could be anything from a construction project to a software development launch. With the right qualification, you will have the confidence to plan, execute and deliver successful projects at any scale.
You will also gain in-demand skills that are sought after across Australia. According to the National Skills Priority List, some states are experiencing a major shortage of suitably qualified project managers and project administrators.
You should study project management online if you don’t have the time to attend classes in person. With an online course, you can study when and where it suits you, provided you meet the regular deadlines set by your university’s tutors. You won’t have to take time off work to accomplish your goals, which means you can apply the project management principles you learn straight away.
There are a lot of reasons to study your course online through us.
- You have total control over how you study
Upskill without committing to a whole degree upfront. Or enrol in a full degree, but take it a subject at a time. We help you access flexible study options you didn’t even know about, so you can fit uni around what matters to you. - You’ll graduate with the same qualification as an on-campus student
While you enrol through us, you will study online with the university that provides your degree. So you can rest assured that you’ll graduate with the same qualification as an on-campus student. In fact, your certificate won't even mention our name. We're just here to make all that tricky uni administration easier. - We’ll help you navigate the university world
Our friendly student advisors will be your guide every step of the enrolment journey. They'll help you compare universities, choose a course, provide documentation and understand your finance options.
- You have total control over how you study
There are a few things to consider when choosing between project management courses online. Ask yourself:
- What areas do I want to learn about?
- How much time am I willing to spend on study?
- What’s my budget?
- When do I want to start studying?
Then use our website to compare course content, study fees, course start dates and entry requirements across universities.
If you want to learn about the whole project management lifecycle, consider a longer qualification like a graduate diploma or a masters degree. If you only want to upskill in one or two areas, consider a short course or graduate certificate.
To chat about your options, contact us for unbiased course advice.
The Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) endorses several project management courses on offer through our higher education marketplace. The AIPM is Australia's leading professional body for project managers and is recognised by major employers including Telstra and Aurecon. Once you complete an AIPM-endorsed course, you can apply for automatic certification.
Project managers are needed across most industries, including:
- Architecture and construction
- Entertainment and festivals
- Government and defence
- IT and software development
- Science and engineering
- Sports and events
With your qualification, you could apply for a role like:
- Project manager
- Senior project manager
- Project team leader
- Project administrator
- Project analyst
- Project officer
Before starting an enrolment, it’s important to read the entry requirements for your chosen course to ensure that you’re eligible to apply. If you don’t quite meet the requirements, we may be able to help you gain entry through prior study or work experience. Chat with us to find out more.
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