Advance your construction career by mastering the art of managing projects with precision, on time, and within budget.
In a competitive industry where on-time delivery and cost efficiency are paramount, well-trained project managers who can successfully deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards are in high demand.
Diving into the core principles of project management and tailored to the unique challenges of the construction industry, this comprehensive course teaches you how to:
Whether you're a tradesperson, construction engineer, architect, or building inspector, if you're seeking to complement your technical expertise with skills to oversee larger projects and teams, this course can take your career to the next level.
Learn from seasoned construction project managers with years of experience in delivering complex projects successfully.
Gain hands-on experience and practical skills through construction-related projects to develop your confidence to tackle complex projects with ease.
Apply your new skills directly to your projects, improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing project outcomes.
Successful project management also requires strong communication and leadership skills.
This course teaches you how to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders. You'll link people, ideas and information at all stages in the project life cycle, ensuring all who are involved remain aligned with project goals, minimising conflicts and maximising project outcomes.
You'll also learn how to lead people—motivating diverse teams and fostering a collaborative environment and positive culture that drives productivity and innovation.
By the end of the course, you'll have the confidence and credentials to take the leap into project management and make an immediate impact. Take control of your career and become the project manager the construction industry needs.
RMIT also offers another Diploma of Project Management that applies across a broad range of industries and a wide variety of contexts.
Wherever possible, learning is contextualised to industry applications. Also, demonstrations and practical or workplace sessions will be incorporated wherever appropriate in the delivery strategy.
Classes are interactive and give you many opportunities to discuss ideas and practise new skills. You are also expected to undertake self-directed learning in addition to those activities provided in class. The self-directed learning will often be based upon research and reading of relevant knowledge elements of the course.
Where you have the opportunity to do so, you are encouraged to apply skill elements in your actual workplace.
Assessment tasks are designed to simulate the workplace and require you to demonstrate the practical application of your knowledge.
Ongoing assessment throughout each semester includes 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.
Project management professionals from the construction 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 in the construction industry. 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 subjects 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.
Throughout this diploma, you will be required to attend virtual workshops and face-to-face classes on campus 1-2 days per week.
You can also expect 5 hours of external study per subject per week to complete required reading and assignments.
You will study 8 core subjects and 4 electives covering essential project management skills.
These 12 subjects are grouped into 4 clusters, delivered over 2 semesters:
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.
Graduates of this diploma can pursue career paths in:
This qualification can also lead to opportunities in sectors like real estate development, infrastructure management, and consultancy, where your ability to manage complex projects will make you a sought-after professional.
You need to satisfy all of the following academic (entry) requirements to be considered for entry into this course.
You must be currently employed within the construction industry.
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You must have a minimum of 6 months of full-time previous work experience (or part-time equivalent) within the construction industry.
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You must have at least 12 months of full-time work experience (or part-time equivalent) in any other field.
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.
Unfortunately we are currently unable to offer formal pathways into this course. Contact Study@RMIT to discuss your options.
When you successfully complete this diploma, you may be eligible to apply for further studies at RMIT such as an advanced diploma, associate degree or bachelor degree.
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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$7,500.00 |
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Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)
$270.40
Based on 2027 cap of $386 per calendar year
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$270.40 |
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Estimated total cost to you
$7,770.40
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$7,770.40 |
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 ($2,574.00 total).
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$9,500.00
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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)
$270.40
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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$270.40 |
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Estimated total cost to you
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$9,770.40 |
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VET Student Loan cap for Diploma of Project Management (C5439): $12858
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