Graduate Certificate in Project Management
Business & Management
A course by
SIT
A recognised qualification providing foundation skills in project management theory and practice for those with a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
SIT2LRN Distance Learning, Online
It will take a total of 17 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Master project management terminology and principles
Understand and use the basic concepts and activities of project management, including administration structures and software tools.
Develop and manage projects using standard tools and frameworks
Utilise appropriate project management software to develop timelines, estimate and schedule tasks, allocate resources, and manage costs.
Align projects with organisational strategy
Critically evaluate the role of project management within organisations, ensuring delivery aligns with strategic goals and organisational objectives.
What You're Signing Up For
The Graduate Certificate in Project Management is designed for individuals who already hold a bachelor’s degree or have equivalent work experience. It provides foundational skills in project management theory and practice, helping students critically analyse and evaluate organisational issues, and develop and implement procedures and processes for successful project outcomes. Delivered fully online via SIT2LRN Distance Learning, the course covers project lifecycles, organisational project management, applied project management skills, and advanced methodologies.
Course Content
- Fundamentals of Project Management (MGT622): terminology, project lifecycle, project administration, use of project management software, scoping, budget management, progress tracking.
- Organisational Project Management (MGT717): the role of projects in organisations, strategic alignment, planning and delivery, project case studies.
- Project Management in Practice (MGT718): project selection, leadership, ethics, team management, Agile methodology, soft skills for project managers.
- Advanced Project Management Methodologies and Frameworks (MGT719): frameworks and methodologies, choosing and applying methods, tracking and reporting progress, risk management, dispute resolution, lessons learned.
What you need to know first
A bachelor’s degree in any discipline OR
Mature student (at least 20 years old) with evidence of at least three years’ relevant work experience
Applicants whose first language is not English must meet specific minimum English language requirements (IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5 or equivalent test).
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Project Management
Business
Management
Future employment opportunities might be
Project manager
Project coordinator
Project team leader
Roles in project-based business operations