University of Wollongong
Graduate Certificate in Project Leadership and Management
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 16 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Learn the forms, roles, and diversity of project management and its uses in organisations.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Project Leadership and Management introduces and develops a wide range of contemporary skills to be used by project team leaders and managers.
Building on the foundations of responsible management, this course emphasises the dynamic interplay between ethical practice, leadership decision-making and teamwork for successful project delivery. Relevant industry case-based scenarios will be used to develop your critical skills and techniques for managing processes and stakeholders to achieve positive project outcomes.
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Project Leadership and Management, you may enrol in the Master of Project Management. You will be eligible for credit for the four subjects completed within the graduate certificate.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
Wollongong
18th May, 2026
24th August, 2026
What you will study
The Graduate Certificate in Project Leadership and Management requires the successful completion of 24 credit points as specified below. Each subject is valued at six credit points.
Core
Students must complete the following six-credit-point core subject:
- Managing Complex Projects
Elective
Students are to complete 18 credit points of elective subjects chosen from the list below.
- Managing and Leading Project Teams
- Negotiation Theory and Practice for Project Management
- Project Management in Practice
- Sustainable Organisational Performance
- Contemporary Issues in Supply Chain Management
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be considered for the course, students must have one of the following:
- A recognised bachelor's or master's degree.
- A tertiary qualification with a duration of at least three years' full-time equivalent plus three years' full-time equivalent managerial/professional work experience.
The Faculty will consider applicants with other tertiary qualifications, or those with at least five years of relevant full-time professional work experience.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Identify and critique leadership and managerial issues relating to projects.
- Develop an understanding of the scope and complexity of projects.
- Critically analyse relevant case-based scenarios.
- Evaluate the dynamic and iterative nature of projects.
- Reflect on the role of professional communication and interpersonal skills with multiple stakeholders.
- Appreciate the ethical dimensions associated with effective projects.
Fees and CSP
Total indicative course tuition fee in 2026: $8,696 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
The total course tuition fee shown is indicative and based on the normal course length and progression.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of subjects studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of subjects.
- 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.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per subject you're enrolled in.
- Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.