Online Diploma · Project Management

Become a Project Manager

You might be running projects already and want the qualification to match. This diploma covers scope, time, cost, quality, risk and stakeholders. Built for anyone who delivers work and wants the title to match.

From $54per week on a flexible plan
12 monthsfull-time study load
12 unitsnationally recognised
24 monthsstandard enrolment period
At a Glance

Course Snapshot

Study AreaProject Management
QualificationBSB50820 Diploma of Project Management
Duration12 months full-time, 14 to 16 months part-time
Study ModeOnline, self-paced
Units12 accredited units
PaymentsFrom $54 per week
Comes with
  • Nationally recognised training
  • Covers the PMBoK core areas
  • Method-neutral: Agile to PRINCE2
  • Study around delivery work
Who It’s For

Why Do This Course

The Whole Iron Triangle

Scope, time and cost each get their own unit. So do quality, risk and procurement. Nothing is left as an assumed skill.

Method Neutral

The course covers the core areas of the Project Management Book of Knowledge. That means it applies whether your shop runs Scrum, Six Sigma, Agile or PRINCE2.

People Are Half The Job

Stakeholder engagement, project human resources and communication are all units. Most failed projects fail here, not on the schedule.

Where The Skills Fit

Where These Skills Could Take You

Projects happen everywhere something has to be delivered on time and on budget. Picture yourself holding the plan the whole team works to.

Project Manager

Own the scope, schedule, budget and team of a project. Average pay of $101,000.

Senior Project Administrator

Run the systems, reporting and records a project needs. Average pay of $86,000.

Risk Manager

Find what could derail the work and plan around it. Average pay of $119,000.

Average pay figures the college publishes for these roles. Averages are not offers, and pay shifts with industry, location and experience. Roles are not promised outcomes.

The Course

What You'll Learn

Twelve accredited units covering the core areas of project management.

01
Scope, Time And Cost
Set the boundaries, the schedule and the budget.
BSBPMG530 Manage project scope
BSBPMG531 Manage project time
BSBPMG533 Manage project cost
BSBPMG540 Manage project integration
02
Quality, Risk And Supply
Keep standards up, surprises down and suppliers honest.
BSBPMG532 Manage project quality
BSBPMG536 Manage project risk
BSBPMG537 Manage project procurement
BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement
03
People And Information
Keep the team working and everyone well informed.
BSBPMG534 Manage project human resources
BSBPMG538 Manage project stakeholder engagement
BSBPMG535 Manage project information and communication
BSBCMM511 Communicate with influence
Included

What You’ll Get

In the Course

  • Scope, time and cost units, the delivery backbone
  • Quality, risk and procurement, the parts that bite
  • Engaging tutorials, with work-ready outcomes
  • Evidence-based assessment, drawn from your own workplace

As a Student

  • One-on-one coaching, with people who work in the field
  • A personal study plan, with regular feedback on your work
  • Unlimited study support, from experienced facilitators
  • Two short courses included, at no extra cost
Why This One

What Makes It Different

Three things that define this diploma.

01
Twelve Units, One Discipline

Every unit but two is a project management unit. This is a specialist course, not a business diploma with projects attached.

02
Integration Is Taught

Managing project integration is a unit of its own. It is the skill of holding all the moving parts as one piece of work.

03
Evidence From Your Own Projects

Assessment validates your experience using evidence from your workplace. The work you already deliver counts toward it.

The Credentials

What You'll Earn

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED

BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management

Nationally recognised training · RTO TOID 22228

A National Qualification

You finish with the BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management, awarded under the Australian Government framework.

One Code, Every Industry

Project work runs in construction, technology, government and services. The code BSB50820 reads the same in all of them.

Twelve Accredited Units

Each unit is an accredited unit of competency, delivered under RTO TOID 22228.

Getting Started

How It Works

Step one

Check The Entry Rules

You must be eighteen or older when you register.

Step two

Show Your English And Maths

The level needed is ACSF Level Three. A test may apply.

Step three

Ask About Credit

Past study or work may earn unit credits and save time.

Step four

Choose A Payment Plan

Plans are flexible and can be shaped around your budget.

The Investment

How to Get Started

$54 / week
Pay weekly, fortnightly or monthly, or pay upfront.
Flexible plans shaped around your budget
Weekly, fortnightly or monthly payments
Upfront option available
Thirty day cooling off period
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Good to Know

Common Questions

What do I need to enrol?

You must be eighteen or older when you register. You need English, reading and maths at ACSF Level Three. A short test may apply if English is not your first language.

How long does it take?

As little as twelve months at a full-time load, or fourteen to sixteen months part time. Enrolment runs two years as standard.

Which method does it teach?

It covers the core areas of the Project Management Book of Knowledge. Those apply across Scrum, Six Sigma, Agile and PRINCE2.

How will I be assessed?

Through unit quizzes and practical tasks. Assessment validates your experience using evidence from your workplace.

Is this course accredited?

Yes. It is nationally recognised training for BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management, under RTO TOID 22228.

Can past study or work count?

It might. Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning can give you unit credits and may speed up your course. Your skills and work history decide this.

Is this course government funded?

Payment plans do that job here. The college is a fee for service provider, so it is not tied to FEE-HELP or VET Student Loans, and you spread the cost weekly instead.

Can I get a refund?

Yes. Withdraw inside the thirty day cooling off period and you get a refund, less the admin fee. After that, stopping payments needs proof of hardship.

What equipment do I need?

A laptop or desktop with steady internet. You need Microsoft Office or the same kind of tool, a PDF reader, and rights to install software. A camera is needed for video calls.

Delivered By

About the College

College for Adult Learning delivers this course online. It is a registered training organisation, RTO TOID 22228, and its content is built with industry leaders.

Study is self-paced with round the clock access, so there are no set classes and no harsh deadlines. Learning Coaches are industry veterans, and one-on-one support is unlimited.

RTO TOID 22228Online and self-pacedUnlimited one-on-one supportIndustry-experienced coaches
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