Diploma of Project Management

Education level	Vocational education program
Duration	Recommended completion time is 2 years
Fees (GST exempt)	Further information
Recognition	Aligned with the Australian Quality Framework
Resources	You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view PDF files. Download student handbook

Course overview
Designed for
Program
Student support
Certification
Pathway
Requirements
How to apply

Course Overview

Effective managers transform difficult challenges into strategic improvements that benefit and lift the performance of their organisation. You will learn practical skills and management tools to give you the confidence and knowledge to perform in your job and to evaluate the work of others. You will also learn how to facilitate effective communication in your team and provide your team members with the guidance and support that they need to excel.

Designed for

This program is for people who may already be working as a supervisor or coordinator and may have a qualification in a technical area, but require the management skills to help their organisation achieve a competitive advantage.

Program

Complete 7 units

Unit Number	Unit of Competency
BSBPMG502A	Manage project scope
BSBPMG503A BSBPMG504A	Manage project time Manage project costs
BSBPMG505A	Manage project quality
BSBPMG506A BSBPMG507A	Manage project human resources Manage project communications
BSBPMG508A	Manage project risk
BSBPMG509A	Manage project procurement
BSBPMG501A	Manage application of project integrative processes

* Must be completed last

Student Support

As a student, you will receive a study guide, which contains information and activities that develop the skills and knowledge pertaining to each module. Participants in online modules have access to their study guide online. The study guide contains the following:

Activities

The activities included in each study guide give you the opportunity to put your learning into practice, by investigating policies and procedures in your workplace and discussing them with colleagues. To enhance your learning, you can discuss your responses with other participants in the course and the online-tutor via e-Communities.

Assessment task

For each module you must complete an assessment task that requires you to demonstrate the skills and knowledge features in that module.

Resources

Each module is linked to a list of resources that you may find useful in completing specific activities or to follow up in areas that interest you. These include book references, journals, articles, websites and other information.

Certification

Units of this program can be delivered in-house for organisations as intensive short courses and a Statement of Attainment will be issued on successful completion of individual units. If all required units are successfully completed, the student will be awarded a Diploma of Management.

Pathway

Upon attaining the Diploma of Management (BSB51107), you have the option to continue studies towards higher education. If you meet the minimum entry requirement of our postgraduate program, you can gain credit for the Employer-Based Unit (Unit 302). Further information on pathways.

Requirements

English language competency

Participants will need to be fluent in the English language to benefit from enrolling in these courses.

Internet access

It is mandatory for participants to have access to both the internet and email.

Participants entering the program without this access will be unable to submit their assessment requirements for the program.

How to Apply

You need to fulfil the criteria for entry into this program. The selection process ensures that you have the skills and knowledge to successfully complete the units and assessments.

Selection criteria for the Diploma of Project Management

• How long have you been in this job?
• Who are you responsible to?
• Do you have a team that you are responsible for?
• Do you develop, manage or update any of the following in your job?
  • Project plans
  • Operational plans
  • Project Budgets
  • Project reports
  • Contract administration
  • Project resource procurement
  • Performance reports
  • procedures
  • Occupational health and safety planning
  • Risk
  • Organisational strategies, goals and targets
  • Key performance indicators
• How often do you meet with other managers from the organisation?
• Are you responsible for project outcomes?

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of prior learning (or RPL) is the acknowledgment of a person's skills and knowledge acquired through previous training, work or life experience.

RPL fees
Individual units	$300 per unit
4 units	$900
7 units	$1,800

Further information on how to apply for RPL

Credit

Chifley Business School will grant credit for successfully completed studies achieved at TAFE colleges or other Registered Training Organisations (RTO), according to the rules of the qualification that you are seeking.

Further information on applying for credit

Steps to applying:

• Read before you apply information
• Ensure you meet the criteria
• Download application form