Skilled Project Managers are able to establish effective working relationships with all stakeholders and get things done. They take on the responsibility of planning, executing, monitoring and closing projects large and small. In the Diploma of Project Management, you will learn to manage project integration, scope projects, manage time and people, facilitate continuous improvement and mange cost and risk. This comprehensive diploma will get you ready to get things done in the real world!
Monthly
54 Weeks
Study: 38weeks // Supervised Study: 4 weeks // Holidays: 12 weeks
Face-to-Face
14 hrs / week
Distance
6 hrs / week
Project Lead // Account Manager // Project Controller // Project Manager // Project Team Member // Project Consultant
Campus
Gold Coast
Academic Entry Requirement:
Students must provide evidence of successful completion of:
Please note: Home country evidence is accepted and must be translated
English Entry Requirement:
Students must pass a minimum of one of the following English Requirements:
Please note: All English evidence provided must be within a 2 year validity period. Either within two years before the application is made, or within two years of the visa grant
Course Resource Requirements:
The following resources are required to complete this course:
Please note: students are required to purchase these items at their own expense
You may be eligible for Credit Transfers if you hold the same unit(s) from another provider. To be eligible; you must present your certified qualification at enrolment stage, together with the completed ‘Course Credit Form’. Once assessed, you will be notified of the outcome. Should your achieved units be equivalent, your CoE/course duration will be reduced according to the amount of time needed to complete the outstanding units.
BSBWOR502 Lead and manage team effectiveness
Henry Ford famously said, “If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself”. This unit applies to individuals working at a managerial level who facilitate work teams who want to build a positive team culture. Learn how to apply discretion and judgement using a range of problem solving and decision-making strategies to get the best out of any team you lead.
BSBPMG513 Manage project quality
This unit covers methods and theories surrounding the application of continuous improvement in any given workplace environment. You will learn these theories and apply them to a variety of case study scenarios. This unit is about the practical application of these theories and selecting an appropriate method of improvement that will benefit a company, business structure, major project or individual.
BSBADM502 Manage meetings
We have all attended meetings but do you know how to facilitate a formal meeting? In this unit, you will learn all aspects of preparing & conducting meetings.
BSBPMG511 Manage project scope
Learn how to define the scope of your project which will guide you as you develop your management plan.
BSBPMG517 Manage project risk
Risk management is an important part of any project. In this unit you will learn to manage risks that may impact achievement of project objectives. It involves identifying, analysing, treating and monitoring project risks, and assessing risk management outcomes.
BSBPMG512 Manage project time
Within this unit you will learn how to create & utilise TeamGantt program which will assist determining and implementing the project schedule, managing your time efficiently.
BSBPMG516 Manage project information and communication
Be the linchpin in any project by learning how to link people, ideas and information at all stages in the project life cycle. Project communication management ensures timely and appropriate generation, collection, dissemination, storage and disposal of project information through formal structures and processes. In this unit you will learn how to plan, implement and assess information and communications outcomes.
BSBWOR501 Manage personal work priorities and professional development
Managing personal work priorities helps executives to achieve their goals faster and with less effort. In this unit you will learn how to establish work goals, set priorities and develop your professional competence.
BSBPMG521 Manage project integration
Get the skills to integrate and balance overall project management functions of scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk and procurement across the project life cycle.
BSBPMG519 Manage project stakeholder engagement
Stakeholder engagement can make or break a project and is an important skill you can apply across many industries. Learn how to identify and address stakeholder interests in this unit and how to manage effective engagement and communication.
BSBPMG515 Manage project human resources
This unit involves planning for human resources, implementing personnel training and development, and managing the project team. It applies to individuals responsible for managing and leading a project in an organisation, business, or as a consultant.
BSBPMG514 Manage project cost
In this unit you will develop the skills and knowledge required to identify, analyse and refine project costs to produce a budget. You will also learn to use this budget as the principal mechanism to control project cost.
CLASS #1
CLASS #2
Workshop
During this time your mentor will deliver planned training sessions which are aimed to give you introductory project management skills and knowledge. Activities may include presentations, group work, interactive games or a range of other hands on and engaging experiences.
Collaborate (facilitated learning & project work)
During this facilitated time, you will work collaboratively with your project team, or complete independent research tasks that have been delivered in the workshop sessions. You will practice skills that you have been taught by your mentor.
Online Course Hub (on-line learning portal)
The course hub provides you with a wide range of learning resources to guide your distance education. You will be able to access a variety of quality resources in your own time.
Facebook Group (communication and conversation group)
Your mentor will lead conversations and communicate information related to your study. You will be encouraged to share ideas and collaborate with your class peers about project work.