BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management

Gain the skills you need to stand out among your peers!

Gain the competitive advantage over your colleagues with our diploma of project management. This qualification is designed to prepare you for managing all phases of the project lifecycle in a professional setting. Upon completion, you’ll be able to

• Define and control project scope to meet stakeholder expectations
• Manage timelines effectively to ensure project delivery
• Ensure the highest quality standards in each phase
• Oversee project budgets and resource allocation
• Lead teams and manage communication with clarity and influence
• Mitigate risks and ensure smooth project integration
• Develop critical thinking skills and maintain a safe work environment
• Build strong, effective workplace relationships

Flexible Learning, Start Anytime

Study at your own pace with our flexible, online delivery model, designed to fit around your commitments.

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For more information fill out the form or call us at +61 1300 783 283 to enroll and start your journey toward a successful career in project management.

BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management

Course Description

The BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management is a broad qualification designed to boost your ability to coordinate all aspects of the project management lifecycle. This includes Project Management activities from business case formulation through development of project governance, processes, resource mapping to project finalisation and close out activities.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply project management skills and knowledge and knowledge in a variety of contexts, across several industry sectors. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Project Manager and Project Team Leader.

Individuals in these roles have project leadership and management roles and are responsible for achieving project objectives. They possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical and managerial competencies to initiate, plan, execute and evaluate their own work and/or the work of others.

Study Mode

Self-paced completed online in your own time, at your own pace.

This course is delivered using an asynchronous study methodology, utilising mainly online delivery (eLearning) of learning materials and assessment resources.

We provide our students ongoing support throughout the course duration via telephone, emails and/or virtual online meetings, on request.

Flexible Duration

Up to 14 months – Can be extended up to and no longer than 3 months depending on course progression.

Study Load

Self-Paced – Completion of one unit per month is recommended to ensure ongoing progression and completion within the course duration.

Start Date

Start anytime

Course Units

This qualification consists of 12 units (8 core units and 4 elective units).

Course Completion / Qualification Pathways

Students obtaining a ‘competent’ result for all units of competency will achieve the BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management.

A Statement of Attainment will be issued to students who complete less than the required units for the full qualification.

*Note: Australian College does not guarantee successful completion of the course nor guarantees a particular employment outcome on completion of the qualification.’

On successful completion of this qualification, students may choose to undertake further studies in a qualification of their choice building further on a potential career for the future, such as a:

• BSB50120 Diploma of Business
• BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management

Career Opportunities

Students completing this qualification can aspire to work in a position of Project Contract Manager, Project Leader/team leader, Project Manager (industry specific), Project Vendor Manager.

This course does not have mandatory entry requirements as outlined in the training package.

However, Australian College has certain admission criteria for this course. Prospective students must:

• Be minimum 17 years of age or older at the time of enrolment. Parental consent is required from all students under the age of 18 years
• complete a language, literacy and numeracy test prior to enrolment
• depending on the unit, students may be required to interact with actual or simulated team members, clients and staff and maybe required to participate in audio/video-recorded role-plays with others.
• obtain their Unique Student Identifier (USI) and provide it to Australian College. Information on how to obtain a USI can be found here.
• agree to comply with Australian College policies and procedures as published on the website and outlined in the Student Handbook.
• pay all fees as outlined in the Enrolment Terms and Conditions.

Students must have access to and be able to operate:

• An internet-enabled PC/Laptop or similar running a current operating system (E.g. Windows 10 or Mac OSX)
• An audio/video recording device (such as a mobile phone) for the purpose of preparing audio/video assessment recordings
• Microsoft Office (or compatible software)
• Current web browser (e.g., Chrome)
• Adobe Acrobat Reader or another PDF document viewer
• Valid email address

Overseas Students Policy

This course is not available to students on an Overseas Student Visa.

As defined in the ESOS Act 2000, Overseas students are not eligible to apply to enrol in this nationally recognised course, nor are they eligible for certification. Please refer to the Enrolment Terms and Conditions.

This course is delivered using an asynchronous study methodology, utilising mainly online delivery (eLearning) of training materials supported with emails and phone calls with the trainer and assessor, on request.

Self-paced completed online in your own time, at your own pace. We provide our students ongoing support throughout the course duration via telephone, emails and/or virtual online meetings.

Assessments

To ensure we gather all types of evidence as required by the training package and unit requirements, various assessment methods are being used to assess the student’s competencies.

Following are assessment methods used for this qualification:

• Knowledge/Theory based assessment consisting of questions and answers
• Case Studies – includes analysis of case studies and answering questions
• Projects– depending on the unit, projects may have to be completed in a simulated environment.
• Practical activities and observations
• Third Party Reports
• Roleplays
• Portfolio Builder

Please note that practical demonstrations and roleplays will have to be video recorded and submitted via Australian College LMS for marking.

This qualification does not require mandatory work placement.

However, Australian College recommends students to have access to a real office work environment for them to practice and complete assessment tasks using specific software and equipment.

RPL and Credit Transfer is available for all students to consider. Students will be provided with information about RPL and Credit Transfer prior to enrolment. Australian College will recognise the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other RTO’s, upon verification with the issuing organisation.

For more information on RPL and Credit Transfer email us at [email protected]

Course Fees – $4,500

PAYMENT OPTION 1 – $1,500 on enrolment, $1,500 on week 2, $1,500 on week 3
PAYMENT OPTION 2 – $450 deposit, then $90 weekly (for 50 weeks) = $4,950
PAYMENT OPTION 3 – Zip Money or customise your own payment plan