Graduate Certificate in Project Management (GradCertPM)

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Course Overview

The objective of the Graduate Certificate in Project Management is to develop students and practitioners with the skills and knowledge to assume roles in the planning, delivery, and management of a range of projects within government, business, and industry. All studies are focused on projects in the selected industry contexts. The main purpose of the course is to impart new perspectives that shift the thinking focus of students from a normative to a transformative state. It will also embed the concepts of sustainability as a dimension of managerial decisions and processes.

The course curriculum and learning framework are based on the standards outlined in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) and endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM).

Course Structure

Admission Requirements

The following admission criteria apply to all applicants to courses at APIC that lead to the award of an AQF Level 8 qualification. Additional English language requirements for international students are provided in the next tab.

Applicants must have:

  • successfully completed a Bachelor degree (AQF 7) or higher awarded by a recognised university or higher education institution or its international equivalent, in any discipline; OR
  • successfully completed an Associate Degree or Advanced Diploma (AQF 6) awarded by a recognised university or higher education institution or its international equivalent, in any discipline, AND have at least two- years full-time managerial and/or professional work experience in a related field; OR
  • successfully completed a postgraduate preparation program; OR
  • a minimum of three-years full-time managerial and/or professional work experience in a related field; OR
  • a minimum of five-years full-time general work experience in a related field.

For more information on admission requirements, please refer to the APIC Admission Policy.

All applicants from a non-English speaking background applying to any postgraduate course at APIC must satisfy the following additional English language requirements:  

  • IELTS Academic: overall band score of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum score of 6.0 in writing and speaking; OR
  • IBT (Internet-based TOEFL): overall score of 79 with a writing section minimum of 21 and speaking 18; OR
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Overall score 180, writing and speaking 180; OR
  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): Overall 176 with a writing and speaking minimum score of 169: OR
  • PTE Academic Module with a minimum score of 58 with a writing and speaking section minimum of 50: OR
  • English For Academic Purposes Level 2 (EAP 2): Upper Intermediate ‘A’ grade or higher with IELTS 6.5 requirement.

FEE-HELP is a Commonwealth Government loan available to eligible students enrolled in APIC Courses in order to help pay all or part of their tuition fees. 

FEE-HELP is available for all Units of Study for eligible students.

Details about HELP loans including eligibility requirements and repayment of a HELP debt can be foundhere.

The current FEE-HELP Information Booklet can be downloaded here.

If you have any questions about applying for FEE-HELP please contact us at:[email protected] 

Course Learning Outcomes
  • A specialised knowledge of theories, concepts, principles, and key applied technologies, including information technology, needed for effective project management, and of key professional, ethical, industrial, and legislative codes and regulations.
  • Cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge from a range of industry and academic sources to provide solutions to problems in domains such as customer service, resource management, risk management, organisational methods, and implementation of new technologies and processes.
  • Cognitive skills to think critically, to evaluate new, dynamic, and complex project management risks and resources management requirements, and generate solutions to complex problems.
  • Specialised technical skills in project planning, project budgeting, preparing project timelines, and resource management required for specific projects.
  • Communication skills to clearly articulate complex concepts and solutions relating to the analysis, planning, design, and evaluation of approaches to customer service, resource management, risk management, organisational methods, and implementation of new technologies and processes.
  • Skills for clearly explaining complex knowledge and ideas relating to analysis, planning, design, and evaluation of appropriate to customer service, resource management, risk management, organisational methods, and implementation of new technologies and processes to various audiences, client, project teams and professionals.
  • Make high-level judgement concerning a range of technical and management functions in contexts including implementation of new finance structure, customer service models, strategy, and acquisition techniques.
  • Initiate, plan, implement and evaluate broad functions of project management within a range of contexts, including resource management, information technology, procurement, new product development, and service development.
  • Demonstrate responsibility, accountability, and ethical professional practice across all functional areas, including research. Analysis, planning, implementation, review, and performance management, both within a team and when working autonomously.
  • Work effectively in diverse teams to deliver outcomes, both as team members and as team leaders, as appropriate to the context.
Accreditation
  • APIC courses are formally accredited and registered by the Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and included in the National Register of Higher Education Providers.
  • APIC is formally registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). GradCertPM CRICOS Code is 066176G
  • APIC’s Graduate Certificate in Project Management is endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management.
Skill Development

In this course, you should expect to develop the following attributes:

  • Basic project management knowledge and tools
  • Leadership and communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Creativity and lateral thinking
  • Ethics and sustainability
Career Outcomes

Possible employment opportunities

  • Construction Project Coordinator
  • ICT Project Coordinator
  • Healthcare Project Coordinator
  • Engineering Project Coordinator
  • Project Coordinator
  • Project Team Coordinator

Study Pathway

APIC offers a pathway to Master of Project Management and Business, an exceptional and unique course with the combination of business administration methodology, contemporary theory and industry practice. 

Graduate Certificate in Project Management
Graduate Diploma of Project Management
Master of Project Management and Business

Career Outcomes

Construction Project Coordinator

ICT Project Coordinator

Healthcare Project Coordinator

Engineering Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator

Project Team Coordinator

Free
Duration 2 Trimesters Full-Time
(35 Weeks)
Intakes Feb, Jun, Sep
CRICOS 066176G
Subjects 4
Locations SYD | MEL | BNE
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