Not applicable
$4,080 per course (2024), FEE-HELP available*
Not applicable
$4,080 per course (2024), FEE-HELP available*
Please use plan code GC042O in the application system for this degree.
Equip yourself with the ability to analyse and apply complex project management theories, driving innovation and addressing industry challenges with expertise and confidence.
Applications close for next intake
9 Dec 2024
Future intakes
January, March, May, July, August and October
Duration
8 months intensive, part-time^
Number of courses
4 (7 weeks each)
Gain your certification in as little as eight months thanks to our innovative intensive learning structure.
Choose between the generalist project management or the IT-specific pathways.
Our industry experts help you develop an in-depth understanding of project management practices and techniques.
Advance your career with the Graduate Certificate in Project Management, offered in both a general and an IT-focused stream.
This online, accelerated program provides a thorough grounding in project management principles and practices.
The general stream prepares you to manage projects across diverse industries, while the IT stream specialises in agile methodologies and project management techniques specific to the IT sector.
Strengthen your professional skills, stay ahead of industry trends, and open doors to further academic or career opportunities with this versatile and relevant certification.
By the end of Graduate Certificate in Project Management you will be able to:
Develop skills that have been validated by industry, while getting credentialed by a world-leading university.
You'll gain knowledge and practical skills from renowned industry partners who are at the forefront of their field.
Advance your career while you study. RMIT Online courses let you balance work, study and life commitments.
Be guided by a network of industry experts and peers, and supported by our dedicated success team.
Our Graduate Certificate in Project Management will empower you with the confidence and expertise to handle larger and more complex projects. You can tailor your learning experience by selecting either the generalist program or the IT specialisation, depending on your career goals and interests.
This course provides an introduction to Project Management and examines the foundational principles which underpin project management practice.
You will develop your knowledge of project management techniques and of how to scope, plan and manage a project. You will also examine project management practice and the legal framework which governs the practice of project management. This course will introduce you to leadership concepts and principles, and will develop your ability to identify and manage project team dynamics.
The prime objective of this course is to build on and develop your understanding of best practice principles and practices of professional Project Management and develop your capacity to apply these in any commercial, industrial or professional context.
This course examines the role the project manager plays in managing their team and will develop your knowledge of how to manage individual differences and how to foster team cohesion.
You will also explore how different managerial styles determine team structure, and develop your knowledge of how current theoretical frameworks inform team function.
This course will develop your critical understandings of the relation between team management and organisational strategic objectives and vision, and will build your understanding of project team strategies to support positive work life interaction.
This course introduces the concept of project time and cost management.
This course will develop your skills in time and cost management and expand your knowledge of how to apply these skills across diverse project management projects.
You will further develop these skills by utilising specialised software.
This course examines the processes of design management and documentation and how these impact on the achievement of overall project objectives.
This course will develop your understanding of the various elements which contribute to the project design process and you will build and apply your knowledge of how the project design process impacts on the ability of the project manager to deliver effective project outcomes.
The objectives of this course are to develop your ability to apply quality assurance and quality control systems to produce a quality project plan.
The course will also develop your knowledge of quality management and its role in successful project management.
To be effective within the ever changing and complex IT environment project managers need to be agile throughout the different phases of the project life cycle.
Agile IT project managers are responsive, flexible, adaptive and solutions focused.
In order to ensure agile project management, project managers must also utilise specialised methodologies which draw upon established theory and best practice.
You will build your knowledge of key agile methodologies, and will analyse and critique the usability of these methodologies comparative to more traditional project management methodologies and practices.
You will further apply your specialised agile project management knowledge and skills to undertake agile project planning which replicates IT industry contexts.
To be eligible for the Graduate Certificate in Project Management, you must have:
To have your professional experience considered you must include in your application:
*If your qualification was completed more than 10 years ago you will need to provide evidence of ongoing professional work and/or professional development in the same discipline as the program for which you are seeking entry.
You must meet the University’s minimum English language requirements to be eligible for a place in this program.
Refer to the English requirements for postgraduate coursework programs.
Upon successful completion of this degree you may be eligible to continue your studies in the following degrees:
Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT University Credit Policy.
Applicants who have completed or partially completed a similar degree at another institution (with entry criteria similar to this degree) may be granted some credits or exemptions towards this degree.
RMIT assesses each student’s prior learning and qualifications to grant credit so you can complete your online postgraduate degree sooner. Your application will be decided on a case-by-case basis. RMIT aims to grant as much credit as possible at the time of offer, so it’s important to provide as much evidence of prior study and work experience as possible with your application.
To be eligible for the Graduate Certificate in Project Management, you must have:
To have your professional experience considered you must include in your application:
*If your qualification was completed more than 10 years ago you will need to provide evidence of ongoing professional work and/or professional development in the same discipline as the program for which you are seeking entry.
To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.
Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP).
RMIT’s Online Graduate Certificate in Project Management and Online Diploma in Project Management do not meet Australian Student Visa requirements. For an Australian student visa, you must have an on-campus place in a program of study.
Upon successful completion of this degree you may be eligible to continue your studies in the following programs:
Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT University Credit Policy.
Applicants who have completed or partially completed a similar degree at another institution (with entry criteria similar to this degree) may be granted some credits or exemptions towards this degree.
RMIT assesses each student’s prior learning and qualifications to grant credit so you can complete your online postgraduate degree sooner. Your application will be decided on a case-by-case basis. RMIT aims to grant as much credit as possible at the time of offer, so it’s important to provide as much evidence of prior study and work experience as possible with your application.
In 2025, the annual student contribution amount (tuition fee) you will pay for the standard year of full-time study in the Graduate Certificate in Project Management is:
^Fees typically increase each year and may change without notice. Total fees are estimates and should only be used as a guide.
For information on how to apply for a deferral, withdrawal or refund please see deferrals and withdrawals.
In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.
The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2025 is $365.
ou may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks, and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from program to program. Find out more about calculating your actual SSAF.
Some students may be eligible to apply to defer payment of some or all of their tuition fees via the Commonwealth Government’s FEE-HELP loan scheme. FEE-HELP is for eligible full-fee paying students and allows you to defer payment of your tuition fees to the Australian Tax Office up to your HELP limit.
You may be eligible to apply to defer payment of the Student services and amenities fee (SSAF), through the SA-HELP loan scheme. If you use SA-HELP, the amount will be added to your accumulated HELP debt.
If your FEE-HELP and/or SA-HELP loan application is successful the Australian Government, will pay RMIT, on your behalf up to 100% of your fees. This amount will become part of your accumulated HELP debt.
You only start repaying your accumulated. HELP debt to the Australian Government once you earn above the minimum income threshold for repayment, which is set each year by the Australian Government (this also applies if you are still studying.)
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include this on your income tax notice. For more information about loan repayment options see Commonwealth assistance (HELP loans) or Study Assist.
Visit our HELP loans page for lots of useful information about eligibility, how to apply and payment. You can apply for FEE-HELP once you have enrolled in a degree.
HELP loans are not available to international students.
Professor Tayyab Maqsood is an Associate Dean-Project Management at RMIT University, leading the project management discipline at RMIT, and the program manager for the Graduate Certificate in Project Management.
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Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.