Edith Cowan University
Graduate Certificate of People in Project Management (Accelerated)
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Acquire in-depth knowledge of leadership and effective people management.

Course overview
Good project management needs good engagement. Projects are for people, so engaging with various voices and perspectives will produce greater results. We need project managers skilled in managing change, people and organisations to successfully deliver projects. With ECU's online Graduate Certificate of People in Project Management, you'll gain advanced leadership and people management knowledge. Take your career to the next level with specialist skills aligned with industry best practice.
The mission of this course is to be inclusive and enrich society through high-quality teaching and research. By completing this course, you will be able to contribute to the advancement of the project management profession and the wider community.
Key facts
March, 2026
May, 2026
July, 2026
November, 2025
What you will study
To complete the Graduate Certificate of People in Project Management (Accelerated), you must complete three units:
- Managing Change
- Managing People and Organisations
- Project Leadership
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To gain entry to the Graduate Certificate of People in Project Management (Accelerated), you will need to have one of the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree.
- Equivalent prior learning including at least five years of relevant professional experience.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Upon completing the online Graduate Certificate of People in Project Management, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to succeed in a variety of roles, including:
- People Operations
- Human Resources Change Manager
- Change and Engagement Manager
- HR Consultant or Manager
- Program Manager
- Project Change Manager
- Change Strategist
Learning outcomes
Applied skills for real-world scenarios
- Explore case studies and solve actual business problems across industries.
Global knowledge to meet industry demands
- Demonstrate your skills across a global body of project management knowledge and practice as you apply your learning across industries.
Innovative solutions for contemporary issues
- Investigate contemporary project management issues as you learn how to drive organisational change and promote sustainable practices.
Fees and FEE-HELP
The cost for all three units in 2025: $15,210 (domestic full-fee paying place)
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.