Southern Cross University

Graduate Certificate in Project Management

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 8 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Certificate

Equips professionals with practical, industry-relevant skills to confidently lead projects from initiation to completion—anytime, anywhere in Australia.

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Course overview

This online program equips you with essential competencies in risk management, control, planning, implementation, evaluation, collaboration and systems analysis.

Whether you’re new to studying or returning after a break, this course empowers you to build practical skills and boost your confidence. The knowledge you gain is transferable across various roles and industries, ensuring you carry these valuable skills with you. This course can also be credited toward a Graduate Diploma or Master of Project Management.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
8 months (Part time)
Price Per Unit
From $3,142
More Information
Prices are indicative and calculated based on a part-time study load of four units.
Intake
October, 2025
Units
4
Fees
More Information
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 earn the Graduate Certificate in Project Management Online, students must complete a compulsory core unit and three elective units.

Core unit

  • Project Management Principles

Electives

Choose three of the following:

  • Project Management: Initiation and Planning
  • Introduction to Agile Project Management
  • Project Management: Quality, Control and Risk
  • Leading and Managing Projects
  • Project Procurement and Contract Management
  • Portfolio and Program Management

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To qualify for entry into the Graduate Certificate in Project Management online, you must have one of the following:

  • A bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
  • At least five years of work experience/professional standing that is regarded by the Academic Board as equivalent to an undergraduate degree.

English language requirements

Students must be proficient in English. Contact the university to find further information about English language requirements.

Recognition of Prior Learning

SCU recognises and rewards credit for past education, qualifications and work experience through a process called advanced standing. If you're eligible for advanced standing, this can impact the number of units you need to study, reducing the time and cost of your overall degree.

Contact the university to find out more about applying for advanced standing.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

  • Lay the foundation for the skills you need to successfully complete projects.
  • Build your skillset in project management to increase your confidence while managing projects.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Fee per unit in 2025: $3,142 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Total fee for four units in 2025: $12,568 (domestic full-fee paying place)

A student’s fee may vary depending on:

  • The number of units studied.
  • Choice of courses.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

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.