A skilled project manager is crucial in almost all industries, ensuring higher success, customer satisfaction and a competitive advantage in the market. So, whether you’re looking to advance in your current role or pivot to a new career, this course will unlock your potential.
The Certificate of Project Management is a professional development course designed to equip you with vital skills to manage projects across diverse industries.
In this online project management course, you will learn about the entire project lifecycle, from feasibility and scope management to quality assurance, cost estimation, risk analysis, and stakeholder engagement. You will also discover how to effectively monitor, evaluate, and regulate projects while developing strong leadership and technical skills that you can immediately apply to your professional life.
On completion of this course, you will be well-equipped to effectively and successfully manage project execution.
Course Structure
Unit 1 - Apply project scope management techniques
- Project objectives and requirements
- Project Initiation Document (PID)
- Project deliverables
- Stakeholders
- Identify outcomes
- Scope management plan
- Approvals
- Planning and undertaking the work
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Decomposing work
- WBS best practices
- Variances
- Change control
- Compliance
- Scope review – project deliverables
- Project outcomes
- Reviews and evaluations
Unit 2 - Apply project time management techniques
- Developing project schedule
- Developing Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Project schedules and activity lists
- Estimate task duration and effort
- Sequencing and dependencies
- Schedule network analysis
- Critical path method (CPM)
- Tools and techniques for identifying project schedule impact
- Critical chain method
- Resources optimisation techniques
- Modelling techniques
- Schedule compression
- Project tools and software
- Communicate a schedule baseline to stakeholders
- Record and report progress of scheduled activities
- Schedule control and performance
- Forecast the impact of change on schedule
- Change options – impact assessment and considerations
- Updating project schedules
- Effectiveness and time management by project review
- Documenting issues
Unit 3 - Apply project quality management techniques
- Determine quality requirements of stakeholders
- Project quality management planning
- Determining quality requirements
- Quality criteria
- Using the SMART rule
- Policy and procedures for project quality
- Developing quality requirements
- Quality assurance
- Quality management tools and techniques
- Data representation
- Quality audits (objectives and outcomes)
- Inspection and statistical sampling
- Benchmarking and problem solving
- Quality control records
- Agreed quality requirements
- Communicate shortfalls in quality outcomes
- Communication models and styles
- Continuous improvement
- Project review
- Identify and report quality management issues
Unit 4 - Apply project cost management techniques
- Identify project objectives, duration, deliverables and resource requirements
- Project cost management
- Cost estimating
- Cost management plan
- Cost estimating methods
- Estimate and calculate project resource costs
- 12 step cost estimating process
- Inputs for project budget and cash flow management
- Presenting and communicating cost estimates
- Project budget and cost baseline
- Finalising the project budget
- Cost management plan
- Cost management processes
- Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Key values, variances and performance reports
- Forecasting techniques
- Cost control
- Income and expenditure monitoring
- Project cost records
- Budget variances
- Cost management strategies and processes
- Project lifecycle
- Project performance reviews
- Updating cost estimates and budget
- Review final project outcomes, budget and costs
- Feedback and cost management improvements
Unit 5 - Apply project risk management techniques
- Identify project deliverables, objectives and resources
- Project goals or objectives
- Risk management
- Risk plans, methods, techniques and tools
- Risk planning and project priority
- Risk management strategies
- Risk reporting mechanisms
- Monitoring risks
- Advise project managers of changing circumstances
- Opportunities and environmental changes
- Amend plans to reflect the changing environment
- Contribute to corrective actions
- Review and monitor contingency plans
- Task allocation to teams and individuals
- Review/audits
- Seek feedback
- Identify risk management issues
- Communicate issues to stakeholders
- Making changes to risk register
Unit 6 - Apply project stakeholder engagement techniques
- Identify relevant stakeholders
- Identification techniques
- Recording stakeholder details
- Types of stakeholder interest and engagement
- Segmenting stakeholders
- Forms of stakeholder engagement
- Interactions
- Interests and influences
- Stakeholder management
- Action plans
- Communication plans
- Negotiating a communication schedule
- Variations to communication schedules
- Levels of authority
- Variances
- Stakeholder behaviour expectations
- Communication needs
- Resolution of needs
- What should be communicated
- Interpersonal skills
- Stakeholder engagement plan
- Challenges
Study Hours
Estimated duration 60 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Testimonials
I would say overall, the course is very useful if you would like to learn and understand project management.
S. Rajagopalan, Mill Park, VIC | Introduction to Project Management
This was a great fundamentals course for anyone wanting to understand what it takes to begin their journey in project management. As someone who is already a (junior) project manager, I found this most useful for identifying gaps in my knowledge and understanding what I could do better to progress further in my career. I would recommend this for anyone starting out, and I am going to start looking into the more advanced courses that they have to progress even further.
Rachel | Zetland, NSW | Introduction to Project Management
The course format was easy, and I could complete it at my own pace. This was the second course I have completed with AOC and I would like to complete more.
Susan | Warwick, QLD | Introduction to Project Management
It was educational that contain an excellent explanation and easy access. Plus, a very helpful staff when in need.
Sarah | Melbourne, VIC | Certificate of Project Management
Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
How to Enrol
Enrolment Form – Employment Services and Rehabilitation Providers
Enrol via Live Chat (Business Hours)
Enrol via Telephone 1300 76 2221 (Business Hours)
Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY and EFT/Direct Deposit. Please allow 1-2 Business days for processing for EFT and BPAY.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
Are there any computer requirements?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional Development for:
- Project Managers
- Professionals
- Managers
- Executives
- All industries
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