Queensland University of Technology
Graduate Certificate in Project Management
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Gain the essential experience and skills needed to launch your career in project management.
Course overview
In this course, you will form a theoretical and practical foundation of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
As a QUT graduate, you will be positioned to succeed in a real workplace context, harnessing your theoretical and practical knowledge, as well as your initiative and skills to see projects through to their successful completion. You will graduate with a firm theoretical and practical knowledge base to draw from and will be ready to deal with a diversity of project management challenges.
Key facts
April, 2026
July, 2026
October, 2026
What will you study
Students must complete a total of four core standard units. Each unit carries 12 credit points.
- Managing Project Teams
- Project Management Principles
- Managing Projects as an Integrated System
- Project Procurement
Entry requirements
You can gain entry into the Graduate Certificate in Project Management with one of the following:
Six-month program
- A recognised bachelor's degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline.
- A recognised Diploma (or higher qualification) in any discipline, with at least two years full-time (or equivalent) relevant professional work experience.
- At least five years full-time (or equivalent) relevant professional work experience.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you hold a Graduate Certificate in Project Management or possess equivalent work experience, you may be eligible to enrol in the Master’s program with recognition of prior learning (RPL), enabling you to complete the degree in 1 year instead of 1.5 years.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate in Project Management, graduates will possess a general overview of project management best practices, as well as practical skills they can apply in their current and future roles across a range of industries.
Possible career opportunities for graduates include:
- Project manager
- Project business analyst
- Project coordinator
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative fee per 48-credit-point course in 2026: $14,300 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. QUT reviews fees annually. They may be subject to increases.
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.