Become a project manager.
Most business environments require project managers and this could be your chance to grow and diversify your career. The Diploma of Project Management is suitable for you if you wish to work as a project leader or manager on medium to large scale projects. It is also suited to those who wish to gain the skills and knowledge to undertake small scale and ad hoc projects within or external to an organisation.
Throughout this course, you will train in an online simulated workplace environment consisting of business scenarios and organisational policies and procedures that need to be completed. If you are already employed, you may be given the option of using your workplace policies and practices for training and assessment purposes.
Throughout this course, you will gain skills in:
- Project scope, time and cost
- Project quality, HR and risk
- Project communication and stakeholder engagement
- Project teams and meetings
- Continuous improvement
- You are working in a business environment and wish to progress into a project management role for medium or large-scale projects
- You wish to gain the knowledge and skills to undertake small scale or ad hoc projects within or external to an organisation
This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the tuition fees (plus resource fee) capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. For full details see our Half price courses page.
^ You will pay half price for the course fees on the Lower fees, local skills courses, however other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your training.
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
In order to enrol in this course, you are expected to have an adequate level of:
- Language, literacy and numeracy skills
- Computing and IT skills to operate in an online learning environment
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|
| BSBPMG530 | Manage project scope |
| BSBPMG531 | Manage project time |
| BSBPMG532 | Manage project quality |
| BSBPMG533 | Manage project cost |
| BSBPMG534 | Manage project human resources |
| BSBPMG535 | Manage project information and communication |
| BSBPMG536 | Manage project risk |
| BSBPMG540 | Manage project integration |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|
| BSBPMG538 | Manage project stakeholder engagement |
| BSBSTR502 | Facilitate continuous improvement |
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness |
| BSBTWK503 | Manage meetings |
This qualification prepares you for roles such as:
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Project manager
Job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
For more information about job and career pathways, visit JobOutlook(opens in a new tab) or Jobs and Skills WA(opens in a new tab) .
Graduates at this level can seek entry into a undergraduate degree via an articulation pathway with a recognized university.
On Campus
|
|
Tuition fee* |
Resource fee |
Total fee |
|
General |
$818.10 |
$100.15 |
$918.25 |
|
Concession |
$242.40 |
$100.15 |
$342.55 |
Online
|
|
Tuition fee* |
Resource fee |
Total fee |
|
General |
$818.10 |
$100.15 |
$918.25 |
|
Concession |
$242.40 |
$100.15 |
$342.55 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2023
- A selection of elective units designed to meet local industry demand for skills (different unit selections will attract different fees)
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit DTWD website
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you choose to study or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Delivery locations and study options
On Campus
| Duration | 14 months |
| When | Date: 2023 |
| Where |
Broome Campus Karratha Campus Kununurra Campus Pundulmurra Campus |
Online
| Duration | 14 months |
| When | Date: 2023 |
| Where |
Broome Campus Derby Campus Fitzroy Crossing Campus Halls Creek Campus Karratha Campus Kununurra Campus Minurmarghali Mia Campus Newman Campus Pundulmurra Campus Tom Price Campus Wyndham Campus |