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Certificate IV in Project Management Practice

Study Method Online
Provider Monarch Institute
Recognition Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date Enrol anytime
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Course overview

Project managers are essential across nearly every industry, driving the success of initiatives such as launching new products, constructing sites, and developing programs. While it was once believed that anyone could manage a project, it's now clear that effective project management requires specialized skills. These include streamlining processes, coordinating teams with diverse expertise, and ensuring timely delivery.

Monarch's Certificate IV in Project Management Practice is the perfect course to develop these critical skills.

Who's It For?

This certificate could suit you if you want project management skills you can apply straight away at your current job. It works well for those in construction, marketing, digital upgrades and sustainability work. It also suits those testing whether project management is right for them before progressing to diploma-level study. No formal prerequisites or prior project experience is required.

Job outcomes

  • Project manager
  • Project coordinator
  • Program manager
  • Project administrator
  • Product manager
  • Delivery manager
  • Change manager
  • Business transformation manager
  • Innovation manager

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What you'll learn

Students will learn practical project management techniques including:

  • Applying project scope management techniques
  • Engaging project stakeholders
  • Managing project information and communications
  • Applying project time and cost management techniques
  • Applying project quality management techniques
  • Managing business risk
  • Applying critical thinking to work practices
  • Using digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment

Recognitions

Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study method

  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration study load

  • This course is designed to be completed within 12–24 months. There is no minimum timeframe; highly motivated and well-organised students can complete the full course at an accelerated pace.

  • The key factors that influence course completion are a student's experience, time availability, how fast they work, and how committed they are.

Delivery

The course is delivered fully online, giving you absolute flexibility to study on your couch, on public transport, on your break at work, or wherever and whenever you like.

You'll receive:

  • Easy-to-follow course materials
  • Videos and webinars
  • Heaps of support from your course trainers (phone, email, video)
  • A dedicated admin team on hand to guide you
  • Online assessments
  • Student Facebook group

Your trainer is available via phone, video, or email (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm). You'll also have access to student Facebook groups to discuss material with other students.

Entry requirements

There are no formal prerequisites. The following enrolment process applies:

  • Once your enrolment is received, course consultants will conduct a pre-training review to ensure the training is right for you.
  • For students without an equal or higher level qualification, there is a short language, literacy and numeracy quiz completed online.

Equipment required:

  • Working computer with Microsoft Office (2016 or later)
  • Access to the internet
  • Access to a smartphone, video camera or web camera

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Course features

  • Built for the real world – practical skills applicable from day one
  • Nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework
  • Fully online with flexible, self-paced study
  • Trainer support via phone, video, and email (Mon–Fri, 9am–5.30pm)
  • Student Facebook group for peer and trainer interaction
  • No formal prerequisites required
  • RPL available
  • Immediate start – enrol whenever you're ready

Recognition of prior learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT) may be available. Relevant knowledge and skills gained through previous formal or informal training, education, and employment may be taken into account. Contact a course consultant for more information.

Professional Recognition

NRT – This qualification is Nationally Recognised Training under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), delivered by Monarch Institute (RTO).

Assessment

Assessment is based on multiple small assessments using workplace scenarios. There are no exams. Assessment formats include:

  • Case studies
  • Multiple-choice questions
  • Short-answer questions
  • Roleplays – video self-recording and upload

Materials

Students will need the following equipment to successfully complete the course:

  • Working computer with Microsoft Office (2016 or later)
  • Access to the internet
  • Access to a smartphone, video camera, or web camera

Subjects

The course is structured into four modules covering the core competencies of project management practice:

  • Module 1 – Setting up for success: Project scope, stakeholder engagement, and information management/communications.
  • Module 2 – Making the most of your resources: Project time and cost management.
  • Module 3 – Focusing on the goals: Project quality management and business risk.
  • Module 4 – Optimising your results: Critical thinking and digital collaboration technologies.
Core Units
BSBPMG420Apply project scope management techniques
BSBPMG429Apply project stakeholder engagement techniques
BSBPMG425Apply project information management and communications technique
BSBPMG421Apply project time management techniques
BSBPMG423Apply project cost management techniques
BSBPMG422Apply project quality management techniques
BSBOPS504Manage business risk
BSBCRT411Apply critical thinking to work practices
BSBTEC404Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment

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Payment options

Two payment options are available:

  • Upfront payment – pay in full at enrolment
  • Payment plan – weekly instalment payments

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About Monarch Institute

Monarch Institute is one of Australia’s leading providers of professional services training. We believe education should be an experience, not a transaction.

Our award-winning, innovative approach to course content and design means that you get relevant, accredited courses with loads of support from experienced trainers who give you the time to ensure you’ve got the skills that the industry needs. Study online today with Monarch and change the way you think about studying.

Study online with Monarch Institute and experience education, reimagined.

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