This course is designed for all industries that rely on project management to deliver projects and initiatives. Roles may include:

• Project managers.
• Line managers.
• Project engineers.
• Project team leaders.
• Project contract managers.
• Procurement officers.
• Program managers.

Total number of units = 12

8 core units

4 elective units

Core Units:

• 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 Units:

• BSBPMG537 Manage project procurement
• BSBPMG538 Manage project stakeholder engagement
• BSBPMG539 Manage project governance
• BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness

• Initiate, plan and manage projects from start to finish.
• Understand project management knowledge areas and process groups.
• Apply project management techniques across the full project lifecycle.
• Define and establish the right project controls for effective oversight and governance.
• Prepare all project management plans.
• Select appropriate tools to support monitoring and control mechanisms.
• Demonstrate effective leadership skills to drive high performing teams.

Students will undertake a range of learning activities to gain the skills and knowledge required to achieve competency in the assessments for each unit of competency. 

The course will run over a 15-month duration, 60 weeks in total and will include: 

8 x one day face-to-face training and assessment workshops, 9.00am to 5.00pm 

Learning and assessment activities in the workshop sessions include: 

• Classes start with a review of the theory that was covered in the eLearning to ensure all learner have a thorough understanding of the unit content. 

• Classes continue with general trainer-led discussions and quizzes and to ensure learner understanding of the content. 

• Over the 8 days there are at least 12 hours of Trainer-led role plays, scenarios and learning recap sessions  

• Learners are informed about various case studies that are available for the assessments, if learners are working in an industry where they are unable to submit actual workplace projects 

• Discussion of the requirements of the assessment tasks for each unit of UoC. 

• Learners are divided into study groups and provided with time in the workshops to discuss and the start of their assessments within these study groups. After the group work, they present the start of their assessments to the class.  

• The trainer reviews what learners have completed and provides all learners with feedback. Other learners will also hear how class members are approaching their assessments and observe the feedback. 

Structured self-paced eLearning 

Learners are required to complete a range of self-paced eLearning units through the Learning Management System. 

Learners are required to complete the eLearning before they attend the face-to-face workshops. During the class, the trainer summarises the highlights of the content from the relevant UoC. Learners discuss the eLearning content including readings, videos etc. 

The eLearning modules cover the learning requirements for all units of competency. This will take the average learner approximately 6 hours per week including learning and the completion of assessment tasks. The modules include short videos on project management topics, as well as industry videos and podcasts which provide a range of learning information in project management. 

Unsupervised Self-Study 

Students are expected to complete independent research and workplace learning to apply the learned skills and knowledge. Typical activities include; revision, meeting with study groups and discussing the assessment activities, meeting with line managers and discussing project requirements within their workplace, applying and refining learned knowledge and skills, researching and preparation for assessment tasks and reviewing assessment tasks with the trainer in support sessions. 

 This will require an ongoing commitment of 5 hours per week over the 60 week course duration.

Students will undertake a range of learning activities to gain the skills and knowledge required to achieve competency in the assessments for each unit of competency. 

Structured Self Paced eLearning 

Learners are required to complete a range of self-paced eLearning units through the Learning Management System. 

The eLearning modules cover the learning requirements for all units of competency. This will take the average learner approximately 7 hours per week including learning and the completion of assessment tasks. The modules include short videos on project management topics, as well as industry videos and podcasts which provide a range of learning information in project management. 

Unsupervised Self Study 

Students are expected to complete independent research and workplace learning to apply the learned skills and knowledge. Typical activities include; revision, meeting with study groups and discussing the assessment activities, meeting with line managers and discussing project requirements within their workplace, applying and refining learned knowledge and skills, researching and preparation for assessment tasks and reviewing assessment tasks with the trainer in support sessions. 

 This will require an ongoing commitment of 5 hours per week over the 60 week course duration. 

The training package for this qualification does not have any formal entry requirements. 

The Institute of Management requires students seeking to enrol into this qualification to meet the following entry requirements. Enrolling students must provide the evidence of the following: 

General Entry Requirements: 

• 18 years of age 

• Intermediate computer skills and the ability to navigate simple software to complete the online component of this course and must be able to use intermediate level Word features in order produce and present word-processed documents/ reports 

• Students must have access to a laptop and internet to complete this course 

• Be able to commit to the course duration and time commitment, including self-paced study requirements. 

• While this course does not have any formal entry requirements for project management experience, learners must have pre-existing industry experience and/or underpinning knowledge and/or skills in order to apply the project management skills and knowledge of this course and meet the assessment requirements. If a student is unsure as to whether the course is appropriate they are advised to contact support@im.edu.au to discuss their individual needs and capacity to successfully complete the course. 

All participants are required to complete a pre-enrolment orientation questionnaire to register for the course and a formal enrolment form via the website. 

Completion of Mandatory Pre-Enrolment Activities: 

As part of the enrolment process students are required to undertake pre-enrolment activities to ensure they understand all course requirements and their commitment to studying a vocational qualification. These activities include: 

1. Watch a short orientation video that explains the course requirements and structure.
2. Complete the orientation questionnaire to demonstrate understanding of the information learned from the video.
3. Undertake a short Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment to ensure their foundation skills and knowledge support undertaking the qualification level they are enrolling in.

The assessments are designed to cover a range of skills and knowledge required to demonstrate the achievement of the course objectives. Our assessment tools includes:

• A knowledge assessment.
• Gathering of case study project documentation evidence.
• Evidence of practical application in a project environment.

Students will be required to complete all assessment requirements and attend learning sessions to be deemed competent in each Unit of Competency.

Upon completion of all units of competency, students will receive their BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management from the Institute of Management. Students who only complete some Units of Competency will receive a Statement of Attainment detailing those Units.

If a hard copy of the award is requested, a fee of $50 will be charged.

The trainer-led sessions take place online via Microsoft Teams. Dates follow: