Certificate IV · Project Management Practice

How to Get Started in Project Management

Whether you help run projects now or you are new, this fits. You cover scope, time, cost, risk, quality and stakeholders. It is the right fit for a first project role.

From $47per week
8 monthsfull-time study
9 unitsof competency
Onlineself-paced
At a Glance

Course Snapshot

CourseBSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice
DurationApprox. 8 months full-time
Study ModeOnline, self-paced
Units9 nationally accredited units
Entry18 or older, ACSF Level 3
PaymentsFrom $47 a week
Comes with
  • Nationally recognised training
  • Built around PMBOK
  • Unlimited one-on-one support
  • 24-month enrolment period
Who It’s For

Why Do This Course

Start Without Project Experience

This is the entry level, made for people with no project background. You learn the whole cycle: start, plan, run, watch and close.

Name What You Already Do

Already coordinating work? You put method behind it, and a nationally recognised course against the job you are doing.

It Travels Anywhere

Projects run in construction, IT, business and community services. The skills fit whichever of those you land in.

Where The Skills Fit

Where These Skills Could Take You

Project work runs across construction, IT, business administration and community services. The work is easy to picture: holding the schedule, chasing the paperwork, keeping stakeholders informed, and spotting the risk before it lands.

Project Coordinator

Project Administrator

Contract Administrator

Project Support Roles

Roles where these skills are useful, not promised outcomes. Every role is different, and some need more study or experience.

The Course

What You'll Learn

Nine units across the whole project cycle.

01
Scope, Time And Cost
Set what the project is, when it lands and what it costs.
BSBPMG420 Apply project scope management techniques
BSBPMG421 Apply project time management techniques
BSBPMG423 Apply project cost management techniques
02
Quality, Risk And Buying
Keep the standard, see the risk early, buy what you need.
BSBPMG422 Apply project quality management techniques
BSBPMG426 Apply project risk management techniques
BSBPMG427 Apply project procurement procedures
03
People And Information
Keep the team and everyone watching in the loop.
BSBPMG424 Apply project human resources management approaches
BSBPMG429 Apply project stakeholder engagement techniques
BSBPMG425 Apply project information management and communications techniques
Included

What You’ll Get

In the Course

  • BSB40920 Certificate IV, in Project Management Practice
  • Scope, time and cost, the three that decide a project
  • Quality, risk and procurement, keeping the work on the rails
  • Stakeholders and communication, the part that sinks most projects

As a Student

  • Unlimited study support, one-on-one with industry coaches
  • Online and self-paced, no scheduled classes or tutorials
  • 24/7 access, take tutorials in your own order
  • Recognition of prior learning, may credit units and speed things up
Why This One

What Makes It Different

Three reasons this one is a solid first step.

01
PMBOK From The Start

The course is modelled on the five project processes and the nine knowledge areas of PMBOK.

02
Method Agnostic

You learn to coordinate projects using any method, from Scrum and Agile to Six Sigma and PRINCE2.

03
A Clear Next Step

You can move up to the Diploma of Project Management (BSB50820) and, further out, toward Project Management Professional.

The Credentials

What You'll Earn

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED COURSE

BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice

Nationally recognised training awarded by the Australian Government

A Nationally Recognised Course

You finish with BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice, recognised and respected across Australia.

Entry-Level Recognition

The Certificate IV is recognised as entry-level certification for project work, in an assistant or support role.

A Path To The Diploma

You can step up to the Diploma of Project Management (BSB50820) once you have some project time behind you.

Getting Started

How It Works

Step one

Send Your Enquiry

Tell us the course you want and how to reach you.

Step two

Talk It Through

A course advisor calls to answer your questions.

Step three

Check The Level

You confirm this is the right step, not the diploma.

Step four

Pick Your Plan

Choose a payment plan that suits your budget, then start.

The Investment

How to Get Started

From $47 / week
Pay weekly, fortnightly or monthly on a plan tailored to your budget.
Flexible payment plans
Weekly, fortnightly or monthly
Upfront deposit option
30-day cooling-off period
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Good to Know

Common Questions

Do I need project experience?

You can start with none. This course is built for people new to project work, and for current team members who want the method. You must be 18 or older and able to work at ACSF Level 3 English and maths.

Should I do the diploma instead?

The Certificate IV suits people without project experience. The Diploma of Project Management suits people who have worked in a project role for a few years and want to move into higher management.

How long will it take?

Full-time takes about 8 months. Part-time takes about 10 to 12 months. You get a 24-month enrolment period.

What does it cost each week?

From $47 a week on a flexible plan. You can pay weekly, fortnightly or monthly. There is also an upfront deposit option.

How does study work?

It is online and self-paced with 24/7 access. There are no scheduled classes or tutorials. You can take the tutorials in the order that suits you.

Can my past study or work count?

Yes. Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning may give you unit credits. That can fast-track the course.

Is this course accredited?

Yes. It is nationally recognised training awarded by the Australian Government. You finish with BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice.

What if I change my mind?

There is a 30-day cooling-off period. Withdraw inside it and you get a refund, less the administration fee. After that, stopping payments needs evidence of hardship.

Delivered By

About the College

This course is delivered by College for Adult Learning, a registered training organisation.

The college runs online project management, business and leadership courses. Learning coaches are industry veterans who mentor students through.

Nationally recognised coursesOnline and self-pacedUnlimited one-on-one supportStudy pathway to diploma
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