52 Weeks. 12 Units. Project Management Methodology.

This course is structured around the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) framework used globally by project managers. You’ll cover all core knowledge areas: scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, procurement, stakeholder engagement, and integration.

Core Focus Areas:

Project Scope Management
Define and document project deliverables, develop work breakdown structures (WBS), manage scope changes through formal change control processes, prevent scope creep, ensure all stakeholders agree on what will be delivered.

Project Time Management
Develop detailed project schedules, sequence activities and identify dependencies, estimate task durations using historical data and expert judgment, use scheduling tools (Gantt charts, critical path method), monitor progress and adjust schedules, manage timeline risks.

Project Cost Management
Develop project budgets and cost estimates, establish cost baselines, track expenditure against budget allocations, forecast final project costs, implement cost control measures, report financial performance to stakeholders and sponsors.

Project Quality Management
Define quality standards and acceptance criteria, develop quality assurance processes, conduct quality audits and reviews, implement corrective actions when quality issues arise, ensure deliverables meet specifications and stakeholder expectations.

Project Human Resources Management
Build project teams with the right skills and capabilities, assign roles and responsibilities using RACI matrices, manage team performance and motivation, resolve conflicts and interpersonal issues, provide leadership and direction, facilitate effective teamwork.

Project Communications Management
Develop communication management plans, identify stakeholder information needs, conduct effective project meetings, produce project reports and documentation, manage stakeholder expectations, handle difficult conversations and concerns.

Project Risk Management
Identify potential project risks (threats and opportunities), assess risk likelihood and impact using risk matrices, develop risk response strategies (avoid, mitigate, transfer, accept), monitor risks throughout project lifecycle, implement contingency plans.

Project Procurement Management
Develop procurement strategies, select vendors and contractors, prepare contracts and statements of work, manage supplier relationships, administer contracts, handle procurement disputes, ensure value for money.

Project Integration Management
Integrate all project management processes, develop project charters and management plans, direct and manage project execution, monitor and control project work, perform integrated change control, close projects formally.

Core Units (8):

• 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 (4):

• BSBPMG537 Manage project procurement
• BSBPMG538 Manage project stakeholder engagement
• BSBPMG539 Manage project governance
• BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement

Note: Elective units may vary based on cohort needs and industry requirements. All electives are selected to support career outcomes in project management across all sectors.

Scholarships & Flexible Pricing
We offer scholarships that most other RTOs in Melbourne don’t. If you’re serious about carpentry but cost is a barrier, talk to us. We also offer payment plans to spread the $10,000 over installments.

Real Workshop, Real Tools
You’ll train in our fully equipped Williamstown carpentry workshop—not a classroom with pictures of saws. You’ll use the same tools and materials you’d find on any construction site. By the time you graduate, your hands know what to do.

Clear Process, Fast Support
From the moment you enquire to the day you graduate, you’ll know what’s happening and when. Our support team responds within 24 hours. No waiting weeks for answers. No confusing forms with no follow-up.

Visa Success for International Students
We’ve helped hundreds of international students get their COEs processed and visas approved. We know what documentation works, and we’ll walk you through it.

Career Pathways:
Once you complete Diploma of Project Management, you can work in roles such as:

• Project Manager
• Project Team Leader
• Project Coordinator
• Program Coordinator
• Project Administrator
• Project Scheduler
• Project Officer
• Assistant Project Manager

Further Study:
Continue to BSB60720 Advanced Diploma of Program Management for managing multiple related projects and complex programs, or pursue university pathways in Project Management, Business, or related fields.

University Pathways:
Many Australian universities offer credit for this diploma toward Bachelor of Project Management, Bachelor of Business, or related degrees—allowing you to complete a degree faster.

Professional Certification:
This qualification provides foundational knowledge for professional project management certifications such as:

• PRINCE2® Foundation
• PMI® Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®
• Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) certifications

(Note: Professional certifications have additional requirements beyond this diploma, including experience and examination.)