Diploma of Project Management

About this qualification

This qualification is designed for experienced project managers or leaders and it requires the participant to have an active project to work in throughout the program.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate their own work and/or the work of a team.

Job Roles

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

• Project Leader
• Project Management Facilitator
• Project or Program Administrator

Qualification Pathways

Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:

After achieving BSB41507 Certificate IV in Project Management or other relevant qualification/s

Or

Providing evidence of competency in the majority of units required for the BSB41507 Certificate IV in Project Management or other relevant qualification/s

Or

with extensive vocational experience in project roles where they may have had some limited responsibility for the output of others, and without a formal project management qualification.

Examples of indicative job roles for candidates seeking entry based upon their vocational experience include:

• Project Coordinator
• Project Management Officer
• Project Team Member
• Project or Program Administrator

If you are not sure whether this is the right qualification for you then, a visit from the College PM consultant or perhaps even a phone call can soon confirm this for you.

Program Structure

This qualification consists of 9 units delivered within the 5 learning modules typically used in project management.

• Manage application of project integrative processes
• Manage project scope
• Manage project time
• Manage project costs
• Manage project quality
• Manage project human resources
• Manage project communications
• Manage project risk
• Manage project procurement

The five project management Learning modules are:

• Orientation to project management
• Designing and developing the project
• Implementing the project
• Monitoring and controlling the project
• Reviewing and closing the project

A full outline of BSB51407 Diploma of Project Management can be accessed here

Timeframe

This qualification is offered as an intensive 5 day program or alternatively can be undertaken over 8-12 months.

Delivery mode

This qualification is delivered to existing workers in their own workplace and with the support and training assistance of their line manager.

All College students undertaking the program are allocated a workplace coach. This coach will work closely with your line manager to ensure that the training design is a good fit with the business and, with your own personal learning style. As well as one-to-one coaching you may be asked to complete some learning online and/or attend some group workshops.

Typically, the project management program is delivered via a series of practicum based workshops over 5 days or utilising an online learning program. Participants may also benefit from a blended learning option over a less intensive timeframe.

Individual program design

Every person is different, so the College takes the time to design the most suitable learning program for you.

Each program is unique and designed to meet the needs of the individual.

Initially, your coach will undertake a needs analysis where he or she works with you to ascertain your current skills & knowledge and to see where the gaps are.

This process will ensure you have selected the right qualification for you at this time in your career and it will also make sure that we select the right electives that best suit your needs. Once this is complete your coach may advise you that you already have some of the skills & knowledge required for this qualification. When this happens you can have these skills & knowledge recognised through a process called ‘recognition of prior learning’ and then you don’t have to complete training in this aspect of the program.

The coach will work closely with you and your line manager to develop your own training plan. This will outline any RPL as well as what units you need to complete and how you will complete them. Depending on your needs you may utilise any or all of the following learning methods:

Work with a coach one-to-one

Use a textbook or learner resource to complete various activities

Complete various topics online using: online learning resources; learning blogs etc.

Undertake a workplace project where you apply the new skills & knowledge you have gained

Work with your line manager who will train you in a specific skill set

Attend a training workshop with other students like you

Attend a seminar on a specific topic

Attend a conference or product launch etc.

How to enrol

The College works with existing workers and offers this qualification in their own workplace. To undertake this qualification you will need the support and endorsement of your line manager.

Once you have registered your interest in this course the College will assign you a workplace coach who will visit you to undertake the needs analysis and develop your program design.

If you are interested in learning more about this qualification and/or enrolling in this qualification contact us