CQUniversity

Graduate Certificate in Project Management

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Certificate

Develop practical project management capabilities through flexible online postgraduate study, building the technical skills to initiate, plan and deliver projects across a range of industries.

Course overview

The Graduate Certificate in Project Management from CQUniversity is a specialist postgraduate qualification designed for practising and aspiring project managers seeking to develop the technical skills required to successfully manage projects across a range of industries. Delivered online over 0.5 years full-time or one year part-time, the course provides a strong foundation in contemporary project management principles and practices.

You will develop skills in project initiation, planning and project delivery while exploring project management concepts through case studies and practical learning materials. The curriculum adopts a methodological approach to project processes and examines the integration of different project management frameworks to support effective project delivery.

On successful completion, you will graduate with the Graduate Certificate in Project Management. The qualification may support employment opportunities as a project supervisor, project manager or project director across a range of industries, subject to any additional industry qualifications or experience required. It also provides a pathway to the Graduate Diploma of Project Management and may be completed as an exit qualification within the Master of Information Technology.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
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Can be studied part time
6 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $4,158
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The estimated per-unit fee is calculated using the annual average first-year fee. It is based on a full-time study load of 24 credit points (four units) per semester or 48 credit points (eight units) per year.
Intake
9th November, 2026
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.
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What you will study

To earn the Graduate Certificate in Project Management, you must successfully complete units totalling 24 credit points as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth 6 credit points.

Core units

  • Project Management Concepts
  • Initiating and Planning Projects
  • Executing and Closing Projects
  • Leading Lean Projects

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To gain entry to this course, you must have at least one of the following criteria:

  • A bachelor's degree in any discipline from an Australian university or equivalent.
  • A recognised diploma and two years of relevant business experience.
  • A recognised Certificate IV and three years of relevant business experience.
  • A minimum of five years of relevant management experience.
  • A minimum of 10 years of relevant business experience.

English language requirements

Please contact the university for more information about English language requirements for international students.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

The Project Management Institute (PMI) estimates that one-fifth of the world's gross domestic product is spent on projects and a huge demand exists globally for skilled project managers. After completing this course, you will have enhanced opportunities for employment as a project supervisor, project manager or project director in a wide range of industries, such as agriculture, construction, engineering, manufacturing, mining, transportation and many others.

Learning outcomes

Graduates will learn the following skills during the course:

  • Apply the body of knowledge, principles and concepts of project management.
  • Evaluate and solve problems requiring critical thinking and the application of theoretical and technical knowledge within the context of project management.
  • Communicate effectively in collaborative contexts with both professionals and non-professionals.
  • Respond professionally and ethically to issues in a range of contexts.
  • Analyse and synthesise issues in the project management discipline.
  • Work independently and collaboratively and reflect upon feedback for self-improvement.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $16,632 (domestic full-fee paying place)

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 24 credit points (normally four units) per year.

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

  • The number of units studied per term.
  • The choice of major or specialisation.
  • Choice of units.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.