Diploma Of Project Management

The Diploma of Project Management is designed for individuals aiming to excel in leading and managing projects. This program equips students with a solid foundation in project management principles and the technical and managerial skills required to oversee projects of various complexities and scales.

Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, this course empowers you to effectively initiate, plan, execute, and evaluate projects while managing the work of your team. The curriculum covers critical areas such as project scope, time, cost, quality, risk, communication, procurement, stakeholder engagement, and human resource management.

Delivered through engaging lectures, tutorials, and practical exercises, the program ensures you gain hands-on experience in managing projects efficiently. By the end of the course, you’ll be well-prepared to take on roles that demand strategic thinking, leadership, and expertise in project delivery.

Whether you aspire to be a Project Manager, Contract Manager, or Team Leader, this diploma provides the essential skills and knowledge to confidently lead projects in diverse industries, driving success for your organisation and advancing your career.

This course equips you with the tools and techniques to manage projects from initiation to completion. Key learning outcomes include:

• Developing and managing project scope, time, cost, and quality.
• Leading and facilitating teams to achieve project objectives.
• Identifying and mitigating project risks effectively.
• Managing project procurement and stakeholder relationships.
• Overseeing project communication and ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Evaluating and improving project outcomes using performance metrics.

Sample course units:

• ICTICT517 – Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
• BSBWHS521 – Ensure a safe workplace for a work area
• BSBPMG530 – Manage project scope
• BSBPMG531 – Manage project time
• BSBPMG533 – Manage project cost
• BSBPMG535 – Manage project information and communication
• BSBPMG534 – Manage project human resources
• BSBPMG537 – Manage project procurement
• BSBPMG536 – Manage project risk

This course opens the door to a wide range of leadership opportunities in project management. The Diploma of Project Management equips you with the skills needed for roles such as:

• Project Manager
• Contract Manager
• Team Leader
• Operations Manager
• Project Coordinator

• Be at least 16 years old
• Hold a current Approved visa for study in Australia (at the time of course commencement)
• Demonstrate satisfactory completion of studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 10 qualification* (Department of Home Affairs may require country-specific higher education requirement for approved visa for study in Australia application assessment).
• Provide evidence of any one of the following tests of upper intermediate proficiency in English language:

  • IELTS Test:

    • Overall band score 6.0; or;

    • Overall band score 5.5 if packaged with at least 12 weeks ELICOS; or

    • Overall band score of 5.0 if packaged with at least 24 weeks ELICOS.

  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) test:

    • 169; or

    • 162, if packaged with at least 12 weeks ELICOS; or

    • 154, if packaged with at least 24 weeks ELICOS.

  • PTE:

    • 50; or

    • 42, if packaged with at least 12 weeks ELICOS; or

    • 36, if packaged with at least 24 weeks ELICOS.

  • OET:

    • A score of at least B for each test component of the OET.

Exemptions:

You do not need to provide evidence of an English test score with your visa application if one of the following applies:

• You are a citizen and hold a passport from the UK, USA, Canada, NZ, or Republic of Ireland
• You are an applicant who is a Foreign Affairs or, Defence sponsored student or a Secondary Exchange student (AASES)
• You are enrolled in a principal course of study that is a registered school course, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), a course registered to be delivered in a language other than English, or a registered post-graduate research course
• You have completed at least 5 years study in English in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland
• In the 2 years before applying for the approved visa for study in Australia, you completed, in Australia and in the English language, either the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV or higher level, while you held a approved visa for study in Australia.

Note: You may be required to provide evidence of an English test score with your visa application if you hold a British National Overseas (BNO) passport.

Download our Course Infopack for the latest fees and schedules and contact our Education Advisors for specials that may be applicable for your country.

*South Sydney College (SSC) does not offer VET student loans or other government-funded financial support.

20 hours/week (15 hours via face to face, 5 hours via e-learning portal)