Real-world leaders

'There is an increasing global demand for project managers given the huge pipeline of opportunity as well as emergent technologies like AI and machine learning. In QUT's project management course, students get to engage face-to-face with industry practitioners and academics who are experts in their field. You'll be equipped with technical expertise as well as the ability to take on leadership roles early on, manage complex projects, and adapt to the demands of industry.'

Professor Stephen Kajewski

Upskill in six months

'Study the Graduate Certificate in Project Management and you can upskill in only six months in fundamental project management skills and technologies with a recognised qualification applicable to any professional field.'

Associate Professor Tim Rose
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Real-world leaders

'There is an increasing global demand for project managers given the huge pipeline of opportunity as well as emergent technologies like AI and machine learning. In QUT's project management course, students get to engage face-to-face with industry practitioners and academics who are experts in their field. You'll be equipped with technical expertise as well as the ability to take on leadership roles early on, manage complex projects, and adapt to the demands of industry.'

Professor Stephen Kajewski

Upskill in six months

'Study the Graduate Certificate in Project Management and you can upskill in only six months in fundamental project management skills and technologies with a recognised qualification applicable to any professional field.'

Associate Professor Tim Rose

Real-world leaders

'There is an increasing global demand for project managers given the huge pipeline of opportunity as well as emergent technologies like AI and machine learning. In QUT's project management course, students get to engage face-to-face with industry practitioners and academics who are experts in their field. You'll be equipped with technical expertise as well as the ability to take on leadership roles early on, manage complex projects, and adapt to the demands of industry.'

Professor Stephen Kajewski

Upskill in six months

'Study the Graduate Certificate in Project Management and you can upskill in only six months in fundamental project management skills and technologies with a recognised qualification applicable to any professional field.'

Associate Professor Tim Rose

Highlights

  • Gain fundamental project management knowledge that complements your profession and is immediately applicable.   
  • Upon graduating from this course, you can continue with your studies to complete a Master of Project Management in just one year. 
  • Achieve a balance of work and study with your core university contact hours scheduled after business hours and the convenience of our CBD location. 
  • Enjoy a supportive on-campus learning experience that fosters strong, direct connections with local industry leaders, your teaching team, and likeminded peers who are predominantly already employed in industry.   

Highlights

  • Gain fundamental project management knowledge that complements your profession and is immediately applicable.   
  • Upon graduating from this course, you can continue with your studies to complete a Master of Project Management in just one year. 
  • Achieve a balance of work and study with your core university contact hours scheduled after business hours and the convenience of our CBD location. 
  • Enjoy a supportive on-campus learning experience that fosters strong, direct connections with local industry leaders, your teaching team, and likeminded peers who are predominantly already employed in industry.   

Why choose this course?

Project-based industries are experiencing unprecedented growth with a predicted 25 million project management professionals needed to address growing skills gap across various industries (PMI, 2023). 

In this course, you will develop specialised knowledge and skills in project management opening up a wide variety of potential career possibilities and opportunities for progression. 

Our supportive, on-campus learning environment in the Brisbane CBD enables you to engage in robust, face-to-face conversations with your peers, academics and industry partners,  

Choose to progress straight into the master’s program with a shortened course duration of just one year. 

Explore this course

What to expect

The Graduate Certificate in Project Management is a postgraduate qualification consisting of 48 credit points and is normally completed in six months of full-time study. The standard annual full-time load at Queensland University of Technology is 96 credit points. Admission requirements include satisfactory completion of a three-year bachelor degree or equivalent. 

The Graduate Certificate in Project Management comprises the four foundational units of the Master of Project Management and provides an entry pathway to the Master of Project management. Upon graduating from the graduate certificate, you will be eligible for entry into PM20 Master of Project Management with a reduced course duration to 1 year.

The Graduate Certificate in Project Management delivers fundamental project management skills to those wishing to advance their knowledge in the discipline. It is designed for both individuals seeking to work in project management areas and for those already working in positions requiring project management.

With this course you will gain a depth of specialised knowledge and skills to manage projects across multiple industry sectors.

The Graduate Certificate in Project Management is a postgraduate qualification consisting of 48 credit points and is normally completed in six months of full-time study or the equivalent part-time study. The standard annual full-time load at Queensland University of Technology is 96 credit points. Admission requirements include satisfactory completion of a three-year bachelor degree or equivalent. 

The Graduate Certificate in Project Management comprises the four foundational units of the Master of Project Management and provides an entry pathway to the Master of Project management. Upon graduating from the graduate certificate, you will be eligible for entry into PM20 Master of Project Management with a reduced course duration to 1 year. 

You must have one of:  

  • a recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline  
  • a recognised diploma (or higher qualification) in any discipline, with at least two years full-time (or equivalent) relevant professional work experience
  • at least five years full-time (or equivalent) relevant professional work experience.

Careers and outcomes

Careers and outcomes

You will graduate with the necessary skills and knowledge to take on managerial roles in projects of your chosen profession. 

Professional recognition

The Graduate Certificate in Project Management is accredited by the Global Accreditation Centre for Project Management Education Programs (GAC) of the Project Management Institute (PMI) and endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM). 

 

Possible careers

  • Change management specialist
  • Portfolio manager
  • Program manager
  • Project contract manager
  • Project coordinator
  • Project liaison officer
  • Project manager
  • Project scheduler
  • Quality control manager
  • Risk manager

Details and units

The QUT Graduate Certificate in Project Management degree is designed around a set of core project management topics that underpin the knowledge required for practice and/or further learning.

The units will provide you with advanced and specialised discipline knowledge and skills to apply appropriate solutions to project management problems. You will learn how to communicate effectively within various social, cultural and professional contexts across and within stakeholder and discipline groups.

The course structure consists of 48 credit points (4 units) of core units that can be completed in one semester of study.

Pathways to further study

The QUT Graduate Certificate in Project Management is located at Level 8 of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Graduates will be eligible for entry into the Master of Project Management with a reduced course duration of one year.

The QUT Graduate Certificate in Project Management degree is designed around a set of core project management topics that underpin the knowledge required for practice and/or further learning.

The units will provide you with advanced and specialised discipline knowledge and skills to apply appropriate solutions to project management problems. You will learn how to communicate effectively within various social, cultural and professional contexts across and within stakeholder and discipline groups.

The course structure consists of 48 credit points (4 units) of core units that can be completed in one semester of study.

Pathways to further study

The QUT Graduate Certificate in Project Management is located at Level 8 of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Graduates will be eligible for entry into the Master of Project Management with a reduced course duration of 1 year.

 

Requirements

Course code
PM15
CRICOS code
084926C
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
Duration
6 months full-time
12 months part-time
Duration
6 months full-time
Entry
February and July
Entry
February and July

Entry requirements

A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline; or

A recognised diploma (or higher qualification) in any discipline and at least two years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in project or program management; or

At least five years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in project or program management.

Minimum academic requirements

Entry requirement

A completed recognised bachelor degree in any discipline.

Minimum English language requirements

Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.

Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.

If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.

We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.

English Test
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake
Overall 6.5
Listening 6
Reading 6
Writing 6
Speaking 6
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
Overall 176
Listening 169
Reading 169
Writing 169
Speaking 169
PTE Academic
Overall 58
Listening 50
Reading 50
Writing 50
Speaking 50
TOEFL iBT
Overall 79
Listening 16
Reading 16
Writing 21
Speaking 18
English Test Overall Listening Reading Writing Speaking
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake 6.5 6 6 6 6
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. 		176 169 169 169 169
PTE Academic 58 50 50 50 50
TOEFL iBT 79 16 16 21 18

We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.

When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.

Fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.

2026 fees

2026: Fee available from July

2026 fees

2026: Fee available from July

2025 fees

2025: $13,800 per year full-time (48 credit points)

2025 fees

2025: $20,900 per course (48 credit points)

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

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