Course Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Project Management is an online postgraduate qualification that is designed for newer and ambitious professionals, with entry possible through management experience alone and a study structure that easily accommodates full-time work.
Made up of four core business units, students will be taught Project Management tools and methodologies that can be readily applied to facilitate improved decision-making and operations. Recognising that digitalisation is driving organisations to operate more within project contexts, this course is wholistic in focus to provide knowledge that is valuable and impactful across varied business functions, including Operations Management, Knowledge Management, and Marketing.
The Graduate Certificate in Project Management, as part of our MBA Pathway, can also be used as a method of entry to our Master of Business Administration for those seeking the pinnacle of business degrees without an existing bachelor’s degree. The MBA+ offers you three unique, recognised qualifications in a single learning pathway, ensuring you are empowered to thrive in your function, in leadership, and well into the future.
Who's It For?
The Graduate Certificate in Project Management is designed for individuals that lead or work in project-based teams and are seeking greater expertise for this context. Graduates of this program are empowered to find success as project team leaders across a variety of functional areas, such as IT and Marketing. We recommend this qualification for individuals in the early to middle stages of their professional lives or those looking for an impactful step up in their recognised abilities. Our highly accessible and supported learning model ensures you can succeed in your studies without making sacrifices to your current work or personal life.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Project Team Leaders
- IT Managers
- Marketing Managers
What You'll Learn
On successful completion of this course, students will have:
- Advanced knowledge and skills in professional project management practice
- Advanced theoretical and technical knowledge in multiple disciplines of professional project management practice, including evolving practices of digitalisation
- Advanced cognitive, technical, and communication skills to select and apply methods and technologies to:
- Analyse critically, evaluate, and transform information to complete a range of project-related activities
- Research and apply established theories to management and leadership practice
- Analyse, generate, and transmit solutions to complex project management problems
- Transmit knowledge, skills, and ideas to others and demonstrate autonomy, well developed judgement, adaptability, and responsibility as a leader of projects
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
Duration and Study Load
Duration: 4 months full-time study
Structure: Online format
Delivery:
Online
Online learning provides flexibility and convenience, which is great for anyone constrained by time or distance. You can complete your qualification when it suits you and at your own pace.
And studying online doesn’t equate to studying alone. You’ll have access to unit introduction videos, regular webinars and our unique virtual campus . This state-of-the-art online learning management system offers a ‘community’ approach to self-directed study where you can share experiences, ideas and questions through integrated features such as chat forums, live chat, and links with social media platforms.
Delivery
At AIM Business School, postgraduate education has never been more accessible. With all learning materials available fully online, you can choose to study whenever and wherever best suits regardless of your location, lifestyle, and work situation.
Online learning provides flexibility and convenience, which is great for anyone constrained by time or distance. You can complete your qualification when it suits you and at your own pace.
You will have access to unit introduction videos, regular webinars, self-assessment tasks, and other learning materials all through our virtual campus, myABS. This state-of-the-art online learning management system offers a community approach to self-directed study where you can share experiences, ideas, and questions through integrated features such as chat forums, live chat, and links with social media platforms.
Studying online doesn’t equate to studying alone. Through every unit of your qualification, you will be supported by a personal Success Coach. These academic experts are here to guide you through your learning by discussing readings, providing feedback on your assessments, and helping you devise effective study plans.
Entry Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Project Management has entry options based on tertiary qualifications and relevant management experience.
Enter with:
- Bachelor’s degree and two years’ relevant management experience
- Diploma or Advanced Diploma and three years’ management experience
- No formal tertiary qualification but five years’ relevant management experience
In addition, you must:
- Meet English Requirements; and
- Have access to a computer and internet connection that meet Technology Requirements
Course Features
- Supported by personal Success Coaches who provide assessment feedback, discuss the curriculum, and help you create effective study plans
- Uncapped scholarship programs to support diverse groups of ambitious learners
- Unlimited free access to the Australian Institute of Management’s portfolio of short courses
Recognition of Prior Learning
Students who can provide evidence of previous study at a similar AQF level or demonstrable equivalent experience, may on application, be provided with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer for up to 50% of a respective course. All applications for RPL will be assessed on an individual basis. For students seeking RPL based on experience only, an administration fee applies per unit for successful applications.
Assessment
- There are no exams at AIM Business School or any group assessments. Instead, students undertake realistic projects applied to their own organisational and industry contexts
Pathways
Professional success depends on having both a breadth and depth of knowledge. That is why we, unlike many other providers, have nested two additional qualifications within our Master of Business Administration. We call this the MBA Pathway.
You begin your study on this pathway with a Graduate Certificate that is specialised to your particular field of interest. Then you progress through to the Graduate Diploma of Management, which gives you broad yet essential leadership skills. Finally, you work towards your MBA and unlock deserved recognition of your extensive qualification.
This progression provides you both immediate impact for your career and long-lasting growth. It also enables students from diverse educational and professional backgrounds to access premier postgraduate study.
Subjects
About AIM Business School
AIM Business School, the higher education arm of the Australian Institute of Management, is designed on one simple principle: the education we provide must support your needs as a student.
Our programs are designed to fit into your schedule and complement your work-life balance rather than detract from it. We believe it is best practice as an Institute of Higher Education that your existing commitments, whether that is full-time work, family responsibilities, or personal interests, are not sacrificed for you to attain a career-changing qualification.
AIM Business School understands that you are seeking a practical education that will help you excel in your career. This is why we prioritise the value of your study, from competitive tuition fees and a leading online learning experience to additional unlimited complementary short course training that ensures you graduate with a comprehensive skill set.
The MBA+ Pathway, which enables you to attain a Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma as you work towards your Master of Business Administration, leverages your professional experience. It pushes you to think critically and strategically about the environment you operate in and enables your career growth from day one.
AIM Business School is a proud member of Independent Higher Education Australia. By choosing us as your education provider, you will be empowered with the essential knowledge and skills needed to drive organisations forward and achieve real results in today’s dynamic business environment.
AIMET
Australian Institute of Management Education and Training Pty Limited (AIM); ABN 40 009 668 553; Ground Floor, 7 Macquarie Place, Sydney, NSW, 2000; AIM is a Registered Training Organisation, RTO Code 0049. The AIM Business School is a registered Institute of Higher Education, Provider ID: PRV12071, CRICOS registered, ID 03769D and an approved FEE-HELP provider.
