Future-proof your career with project management skills in demand in every industry.
Built around the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK), as developed by leading industry professional organisation The Project Management Institute, this course covers the fundamentals you’ll need to get your career underway here or overseas.
Under the guidance of project management practitioners with decades of industry experience, you’ll learn such critical skills as:
On-campus workshops give you the opportunity to engage with your teaching team and peers in real time, and you’ll have the chance to attend site visits with top RMIT partner organisations.
On graduation, you can further your employability options with like-for-like advanced standing into a number of our bachelor courses, including the Bachelor of Project Management.
This diploma has been developed with industry leaders to ensure its relevance to the current and future landscape.
Develop your confidence with work-related projects that build practical skills and allow you to apply the knowledge learnt in class.
Apply your new skills as soon as you enter the workplace, improving efficiency, reducing costs and enhancing project outcomes.
RMIT also offers another Diploma of Project Management, designed specifically for construction industry professionals who wish to upskill and lead projects successfully.
This qualification has been designed to provide you with skills that are industry-agnostic.
With knowledge and understanding of the key areas of project management you will be equipped to take on a variety of different roles across most industry sectors. With a curriculum that has been informed by industry best practice, you will graduate with the skill set in-demand by employers.
Classes are interactive and will provide opportunities for you to discuss ideas, practise new skills, participate in group discussions and group work, and contextualise theory through industry-relevant scenarios and case studies.
RMIT offers a variety of learning and teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, workshops and client presentations. Students are provided with a variety of different assessment types that allow them to apply the course concepts including group discussions, case studies and work integrated learning with real-world clients. This is supported by online activities such as blogs, discussion boards, quizzes and wikis to further enhance learning.
Ongoing assessment throughout the semester includes essays, reports, presentations, group and individual projects, case studies, client projects, tests and work-simulated projects.
The types of classes you have will depend on the course you’re studying. Classes are offered in various formats designed to provide meaningful engagement with staff, industry and peers and provide for access and use of spaces where learning can be applied and active, including an array of specialised equipment.
Most RMIT courses do not include passive large-scale classes such as lectures, instead the content traditionally provided in lectures is made available online. This may be in the form of readings, videos or other on-demand learning materials. This content will also support the basis of interactive learning that takes place in on-campus classes.
The world is constantly changing, and there are universal skills that can help you adapt to the evolving nature of work and global engagement.
As part of your study experience at RMIT, we provide 6 future-focused RMIT Capabilities:
RMIT Capabilities are built into your course as well as some of our extracurricular experiences. They inform the design and delivery of your learning activities and assessments, so by the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to apply these capabilities in your life and work.
This diploma has been developed with extensive input from industry to ensure your learning prepares you effectively for current and future industry needs.
Professionals from the project management industry will speak in your classes to enhance your knowledge of the industry and give context to the theory and concepts you learn. You will also complete work-integrated learning projects during the semester, giving you an understanding of the real-world application of project management skills. This practical experience will complement your theoretical knowledge and enhance your communication, problem-solving and self-management abilities to meet workplace expectations.
Guiding the development of this diploma is an Industry Advisory Board of high-profile industry-based project management executives. A project management advisory committee also guides the development of courses to ensure you are equipped with the most current, relevant skills and knowledge.
This course is competency-based and has been designed to help you develop the practical skills and knowledge necessary to work effectively in your chosen field. You will learn and be assessed by practising and demonstrating your capabilities, all of which can be readily applied in the workplace.
In addition to the specific vocational skills you build throughout this course, you will also develop a set of essential employability skills, including communication, planning, organising, and problem solving, self-management, initiative and teamwork. These foundational skills will enable you to navigate the world of work, collaborate effectively with others, and successfully get the job done.
Study in this diploma will typically consist of twelve hours of on-campus classes and an additional three hours of online assessment guidance per week.
You will study 8 core subjects and 4 electives covering essential project management skills, spanning:
Choose a plan below to find out more about the subjects you will study and the course structure.
If you are holding a temporary visa (other than a student visa) and your visa has a full study entitlement, you may be eligible to apply. For more information, see the international students with other temporary (non-student) visas.
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply project management skills and knowledge in a wide variety of contexts.
The job roles that relate to this qualification may include:
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 the work of others.
You need to satisfy all of the following academic (entry) requirements to be considered for entry into this course.
You must have:
There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.
A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification.
A pathway is an alternative way to get into a course. RMIT's pathways can help you move through different levels of study to reach the qualification you're aiming for, even if you don't meet the requirements for your destination course.
This course has pathways available.
The Diploma of Project Management provides credit and guaranteed entry into further study.
Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience.
Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT Credit Policy.
Credit may reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant study experience.
When you are submitting an application, please indicate that you want to be considered for credit and provide detailed course syllabus (also known as course outline), outlining volume of learning, course content and weekly topics, learning objectives/outcomes, assessment types and their weightings, and reference to the learning resources such as prescribed textbooks and recommended readings.
The tuition fees you will pay depends on your eligibility for government subsidies.
Not sure which fee type applies to you? Learn more and check your eligibility.
Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
You may be eligible for a fee concession if you hold a valid Commonwealth Health Care Card, Pensioner Card, or Veteran's Gold Card, or are enrolled in the Asylum Seeker VET program. Find out more about fee concessions.
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Tuition fee student pays
$7,500.00
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$7,500.00 |
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Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)
$286.00
Based on 2027 cap of $386 per calendar year
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Based on 2027 cap of $386 per calendar year
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$286.00 |
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Estimated total cost to you
$7,786.00
Includes all fees listed above
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$7,786.00 |
The tuition fees shown include the Victorian Government contribution. This amount is reflected in your fees and is paid directly to RMIT by the Government: $4.95 per nominal hour ($2,722.50 total).
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Tuition fee student pays
$9,500.00
The total tuition fee you will be charged for a full-fee place
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The total tuition fee you will be charged for a full-fee place
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$9,500.00 |
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Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)
$286.00
Based on 2027 cap of $386 per calendar year
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Based on 2027 cap of $386 per calendar year
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$286.00 |
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Material fees
N/A
Total cost of material fees associated with this course
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Estimated total cost to you
$9,786.00
Includes all fees listed above
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$9,786.00 |
The tuition fees shown include the Victorian Government contribution. This amount is reflected in your fees and is paid directly to RMIT by the Government: $ per nominal hour ($ total).
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Based on 2027 cap of $386 per calendar year
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The tuition fees shown include the Victorian Government contribution. This amount is reflected in your fees and is paid directly to RMIT by the Government: $4.95 per nominal hour ($2,722.50 total).
Generated on 23 July 2026 | RMIT University's Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Code is 3046 | Payment and refund information
VET Student Loan cap for Diploma of Project Management (C5405): $12858
Any tuition fees above the cap must be paid upfront to RMIT by their due date. Caps are indexed annually by the Commonwealth Government. Eligibility applies.
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