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Program Overview
What you will study
Pathways
Entry requirements
Why study the RMIT Online Graduate Certificate in Project Management?

The most efficient way to gain a qualification in your chosen career

Finish your online Graduate Certificate in Project Management in just eight months thanks to our innovative intensive learning structure. We offer six intakes per year, and our study periods run for seven weeks each, focusing on one course at a time for fast-tracked, consolidated learning. This format will help you learn, grasp and apply each new concept before beginning the next. 

Choose your own pathway

Choose the generalist project management pathway to develop a broad skill set that applies to a wide range of industries. Alternatively, you can select the IT-specific path if you're looking to develop specialised project management skills in the IT industry. 
 

Learn contemporary theory, principles and best practice

RMIT's industry experts will help you develop an in-depth understanding of current and specialist project management practices and techniques. You will develop a strong foundation in contemporary project management knowledge and learn effective tools to mitigate risk, design strong projects and lead successful teams. 
 

The foundations of success

RMIT Online's Graduate Certificate in Project Management will provide you with strong project management foundations. You’ll learn the key principles of project management and understand the options for developing these skills to lead teams and successfully design quality programs in all industries. If you choose the IT specialisation, you’ll also gain knowledge in Agile project management.

With more and more businesses opting for leaders with formal qualifications, this program is an ideal qualification for anyone wanting to start a career in this field. With the option to specialise in IT project management, the program also provides a recognised pathway into the Graduate Diploma of Project Management and then onto our highly respected Master of Project Management program.

The course will give you the necessary knowledge and practical skills to lead and plan projects and to liaise with stakeholders to deliver on time and on budget. Graduates are highly sought after across many industries around the world in booming sectors like mining, IT, events, engineering and construction.

At RMIT Online, you can choose between two different pathways:   

 

 

Quick facts
Quick facts
4
Courses
(7 weeks each)
2
Specialisations
available
8 months intensive,
part-time
Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, Oct
$3,480 per course, FEE-HELP available*

*Plus a capped Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) based on your credit point enrolment load.

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What you will study

With the RMIT Online Graduate Certificate in Project Management, you can choose the Generalist pathway or the IT Specialisation pathway. Each pathway is comprised of four courses.

 
Generalist pathway
  • Introduction to Project Management 
  • Project Management Techniques 
  • Managing Project Teams 
  • Project Design for Quality 
 
IT Specialisation pathway
  • Introduction to Project Management 
  • Project Management Techniques 
  • Managing Project Teams 
  • Agile Project Management 

Get more information about what you will learn in each of these courses.

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Pathways

Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate, you may continue on to study the Graduate Diploma. The Graduate Certificate is also a pathway to a masters degree for some students.

Contact one of our Student Enrolment Advisors to receive more infomation and discuss your individual circumstances.

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Entry requirements

RMIT Online postgraduate students must meet minimum academic requirements, and international students must have a proficient level of English. You can find more details below. 

 

Academic requirements
English language requirements
Additional information 

 

  • Successfully completed an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification), or
  • Minimum of five years' work experience in a related industry. Applicants with professional experience at a senior level that is less than five years may also be considered.
  • To have your professional experience considered you must include in your application:
    - a CV
    - a statement that details your experience.

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International students are required to provide current evidence of English language proficiency for admission to RMIT University. For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT visit the English language requirements and equivalency information.

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Australian Student Visas 

RMIT's online MBA does not meet Australian student visa requirements. For an Australian student visa, you must have an on-campus place in a program of study. For more details on RMIT's on-campus programs, visit rmit.edu.au.