Adelaide University
Graduate Certificate in Project Management
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Future-proof your career and join one of the world’s most in-demand professions.
Course overview
In this graduate certificate, you’ll be introduced to the key theories and practices necessary for managing projects across various stages of the project lifecycle.
Explore a wide range of principles, skills and techniques, including project management methodologies and concepts, processes and techniques and how these can be applied within a project environment. Learn best-practice approaches to risk management, including how to identify and treat risks early and tools for addressing risks at each stage of the project lifecycle. Examine effective approaches to project leadership and stakeholder management through interactive case studies and practical content. Gain knowledge of key project control techniques for managing linear and non-complex projects, alongside skills in cost, time and contract management.
You’ll emerge with a versatile skillset, ready to contribute in project management-based roles in a variety of industry sectors.
Additionally, successful completion of this course can be credited towards the Master of Project Management.
Key features
- Gain the skills to manage projects of various scales across key stages of the project lifecycle.
- Discover how to define project goals, assess and treat risks, facilitate stakeholder buy-in and support.
- Learn from industry experts and leading academics in project management.
- Critically explore different models of project leadership.
- Examine the role interpersonal awareness, skilful communication and relationship building play in guiding teams to achieve project outcomes.
- Network with a diverse cohort of professionals.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
July, 2026
What you will study
Students must complete 24 units comprising four core courses. Each course is worth six units.
Core courses
Complete 24 units for all of the following:
- Project Control Methods
- Risk Assessment and Management
- Project Leadership
- Project Management Fundamentals
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and fulfil any essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
- A completed bachelor's (AQF level 7) or bachelor's honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR
- A minimum of five years of relevant work experience.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
The Graduate Certificate in Project Management at Adelaide University has been purpose-built to equip you with the expertise necessary to excel in a range of project management-focused roles.
You’ll graduate with a comprehensive knowledge of best-practice project management principles and practices that can be applied to a wide range of linear and non-complex projects in a variety of industries.
Career outcomes
You'll graduate with the knowledge to pursue specialised, project-based roles in your current field.
You could take on a project-based role in your current workplace, helping your department or team implement a brand-new system or tool. You might specialise in project risk assessment and management, helping a project team identify and treat risks throughout the project lifecycle or perhaps you’re already a manager and will apply your knowledge of effective project leadership to develop your own high-performing project team.
Professionals with knowledge and expertise in project management can be found working in a wide range of industries, including:
- Construction and Infrastructure
- Engineering
- Information Technology
- Defence and Security
- Software Development
- Healthcare
- Environment and Sustainability
- Event Management
- Finance and Banking
- Marketing
- Professional Services
- Manufacturing
- Education
- Consultancy
- Government and Policy
Fees and CSP
Estimated student contribution amount per 0.5 EFTSL (24 units) in 2026: $17,399 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Commonwealth-supported students are charged a portion of the cost of their higher education through a student contribution. Where the duration of the program is less than one year, the total cost of the program is displayed.
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
A Commonwealth Supported Place is a higher education place where the Australian Government subsidises your fees so that you only pay a portion through a student contribution amount.
The amount of student contribution you’ll pay depends on:
- Number of courses you are enrolled in.
- Unit value of courses.
- Funding cluster your courses fall under.
A HECS-HELP loan allows students to borrow from the Australian Government to cover some or all of their student contribution. To be eligible for HECS-HELP, you must be studying in a Commonwealth Supported Place.