Edith Cowan University
Graduate Certificate of Strategic Project Management (Accelerated)
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Learn the principles of agile methodologies and advance your program management and cost management skills.

Course overview
Discover new ways to solve complex business challenges and take your career to the next level with ECU. In this course, the mission is to be inclusive and enrich society through high-quality teaching and research, where you’ll be able to contribute to the advancement of the project management profession and to the wider community.
Key facts
16th March, 2026
11th May, 2026
6th July, 2026
31st August, 2026
26th October, 2026
What you will study
The course has three units of study.
- Agile Projects
- Project Cost Management
- Program Management
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To gain entry to the Graduate Certificate of Strategic 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 Graduate Certificate of Strategic Project Management (Accelerated), you will have the skills and knowledge to succeed in a variety of roles, including:
- Agile Project Manager
- Agile Project Delivery Manager
- Iteration Manager
- Senior Project Manager
- Senior Program Manager
- Project Management Officer
Learning outcomes
Applied skills for real-world scenarios
- Explore case studies, apply critical thinking and develop technical skills to solve 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.
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.