Graduate Certificate in Project Management
Business & Management
A course by
University of Waikato
A flexible, fully online graduate certificate that equips you with project management skills needed for leadership roles in business, IT, government, consulting, and the gig economy.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Online, Online
It will take a total of 17 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Apply project management theory to real-world problems
Engage with practical issues and solve authentic project challenges using theoretical models.
Evaluate and access project information
Skillfully source and assess information relevant to project scenarios from multiple media.
Synthesize knowledge from multiple disciplines
Integrate academic and practical perspectives to understand internal and external factors affecting organisations.
What You're Signing Up For
The Graduate Certificate in Project Management is designed for professionals seeking to develop essential skills in leading and delivering successful projects. Taught entirely online, this 60-point programme covers all aspects of project management, from planning and operations through to agile methodologies and practical case studies. You’ll develop expertise in stakeholder engagement, budgeting, risk management, and using industry-standard tools, preparing you for roles in diverse sectors. The course culminates in an applied capstone project and sets you up to pursue industry certifications.
Course Content
- PRMGT300 Business Operations in Project Management: Strategic and operational perspectives on project operations.
- PRMGT301 Fundamentals of Project Management: Core project management theory and practical application from the PMBOK.
- PRMGT302 Agile Project Management: Advanced practical project issues, agile systems, and case studies.
- PRMGT303 Applied Project Management: Capstone case-based project integrating prior learning to real-world scenarios.
- Planning, budgeting, and defining deliverables in projects.
- Implementing new business processes.
- Managing human dynamics in project teams and stakeholders.
- Communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution in a project environment.
- Leadership and critical thinking for project work.
- Use of industry-standard project management software.
What you need to know first
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) in any subject with at least B- average at 300-level.
Applicants without a degree considered based on academic merit and relevant experience (subject to approval).
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Project Management
Business and Management
IT
Consulting
Government
Future employment opportunities might be
Project Manager
Project Team Leader
Business Analyst (with project specialisation)
Project Coordinator