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Certificate IV in Project Management Practice

Study Method Online
Provider Swinburne Open Education
Recognition Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date Enrol anytime
Swinburne Open Education

Course overview

The Certificate IV in Project Management Practice provides a pathway into project management, equipping you with the skills to support projects across a range of industries. Whether you're starting your career or already working in a project support role, this course helps you build and formalise your knowledge for real workplace scenarios.

You will develop practical, job-ready skills to support project scope, timelines, budgeting, quality, risk and stakeholder communication using recognised tools and techniques. These skills are in demand across industries including government, construction, IT, education and business services.

This course is designed to help you contribute effectively within project teams, with a focus on applied learning, digital collaboration and critical thinking. This course is not available to international students.

Job outcomes

  • Project Administrator
  • Contracts Officer
  • Quality Officer
  • Project Officer
  • Project Support Officer
  • Assistant Project Co-ordinator

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What you'll learn

  • Develop project management skills to support project scope, timelines, budgeting and resource planning across a range of industries
  • Apply project risk management and quality assurance techniques using industry-recognised tools and frameworks
  • Build strong stakeholder communication and team collaboration skills to support effective project delivery
  • Use project management software and digital tools to track progress, manage documentation and support project outcomes

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

  • 12–18 months, self-paced online study.

Delivery

This course is delivered 100% online. You can study on any device — desktop, tablet or mobile — anywhere, anytime.

  • Connect one-to-one with your trainer for personalised guidance
  • View monthly Course Spotlight videos recorded by your trainer
  • Engage with your learning community through online forums and messages
  • Balance work, family, social life and study

Online modules are broken down into topics and subtopics. Each module contains written text, diagrams, instructional videos and formative activities. Learning is supported by regular trainer-led online sessions.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, participants must be 18 years old or over.

This course is not available to international students.

Computer skills requirements: You will need to have intermediate computer skills, including the ability to:

  • Create, save and edit Microsoft Office documents
  • Access and search the internet
  • Download and save documents from websites
  • Upload documents through websites
  • Create audio files and videos

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Course features

  • Awarded by Swinburne University of Technology (RTO 3059)
  • Nationally recognised qualification
  • Study 100% online — keep working while you qualify
  • Develop practical skills across scope, timelines, budgeting, quality, risk and stakeholder communication
  • Use recognised project management tools and techniques across any industry
  • Flexible, self-paced study with extensions available for up to 6 months if needed
  • Study on any device — desktop, tablet or mobile

Professional Recognition

This is a Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) qualification, awarded by Swinburne University of Technology (RTO 3059).

Assessment

  • Projects
  • Case studies
  • Video role plays

Materials

IT Requirements — Desktop or Laptop:

  • Latest version of Chrome or Safari
  • Microsoft Office (2010 or higher)
  • Adobe PDF Reader

IT Requirements — Mobile or Tablet:

  • Latest version of Chrome or Safari
  • Latest version of Android or iOS
  • Note: Students using a mobile or tablet will need to upload documents from a laptop or desktop, or have a Dropbox account.

Subjects

This course contains 10 online modules covering 3 core units and 6 elective units, plus an introductory module. Units of competency cover project scope, time, quality, cost, information management, stakeholder engagement, risk management, critical thinking and digital collaboration.

Core Units
BSBCRT411Apply critical thinking to work practices
BSBOPS504Manage business risk
BSBPMG420Apply project scope management techniques
BSBPMG421Apply project time management techniques
BSBPMG422Apply project quality management techniques
BSBTEC404Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment
BSBPMG423Apply project cost management techniques
BSBPMG425Apply project information management and communications techniques
BSBPMG429Apply project stakeholder engagement techniques

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Payment options

  • Upfront and payment plans available.

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About Swinburne Open Education

We are focused on helping more and more Australians achieve their career aspirations and ensuring they’re prepared for future workforce needs. We support you to achieve your career goals, from work-integrated learning, to work placement. We’ve partnered with industry experts that need people like you, now.

Swinburne Open Education courses are delivered and assessed by UP Education, one of the largest private education groups in the Asia-Pacific. All qualifications are nationally recognised in Australia and are awarded by Swinburne University of Technology.

Together, UP Education and Swinburne University of Technology have established Swinburne Open Education – a world-class, online native learning platform, to help you reach your career goals, anytime, anywhere.

Swinburne University of Technology is a registered training organisation (RTO 3059)

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