Edith Cowan University

Graduate Certificate of People in Project Management (Accelerated) Online

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

Acquire in-depth knowledge of leadership and effective people management.

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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

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
6 months (Part time)
Price Per Unit
From $5,600
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The estimated fee is determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
Intake
January, 2027
March, 2027
May, 2027
July, 2027
August, 2027
October, 2027
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.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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Fees
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FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
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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

Full-fee paying place

Indicative unit fee in 2027: $5,600 (20-credit-point unit)
Indicative annual fee in 2027: $16,800
Indicative full-course fee: $16,800

The average full-course fee shown is calculated based on the 60 credit point (three units) course structure completed over six months.

Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.

A student’s annual fee may vary by:

  • The number of units studied.
  • 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.