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‘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.’
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.’
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
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's 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.
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.
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
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.
Two of the units should be completed in this order:
PMN501 Project Management Essentials 1, in the first half of the semester, followed by PMN502 Project Management Essentials 2 in the second half of the semester.
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.
Two of the units should be completed in this order:
PMN501 Project Management Essentials 1, in the first half of the semester, followed by PMN502 Project Management Essentials 2 in the second half of the semester.
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.
- Course code
- PM15
- CRICOS code
- 084926C
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- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 6 months full-time
- 12 months part-time
- 6 months full-time
- February and July
- 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 requirements
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 | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
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Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| IELTS Academic / IELTS One Skills Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| TOEFL iBT / Paper | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
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.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2024: $13,300 per year full-time (48 credit points)
2025 fees
2024: $18,500 per year full-time (48 credit points)
Fees
2023 fees
2023: To Be Announced
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
FEE-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a FEE-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
QUT Real World International Scholarship
A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
Updates about this course
This course is available from 2025 onwards
Updates about this course
This course is available from 2025 onwards
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