BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management
Most businesses require project managers and this could be your chance to grow and diversify your career. Set yourself up for success today!
The Diploma of Project Management may be suited to you if you wish to work as a project leader on medium to large-scale projects. It is also suited to those who wish to gain the skills and knowledge to undertake small-scale and ad hoc projects within or external to an organisation.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
^ You will pay half price for the course fees on the Lower fees, local skills courses, however other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your training.
Overview
Campus Online
When Available all year
Study Mode Online
Duration 2 Semesters
This course provides students with the essential skills and knowledge to undertake project management practices.
Throughout this course, you will train in an online simulated workplace environment consisting of business scenarios and organisational policies and procedures that need to be completed.
If you are already employed, you may be given the option of using your workplace policies and practices for training and assessment purposes.
The Diploma of Project Management can lead to job roles such as a contract coordinator, project manager, quality administrator or risk management professional.
- Understanding, defining and managing the scope of a project
- Managing project resources such as time, people and costs
- Overseeing and managing quality, risk and improvement processes
- Managing meetings and communication
This course is suited to you if:
- You are working in a business environment and wish to progress into a project management role for medium or large-scale projects
- You wish to gain the knowledge and skills to undertake small scale or ad hoc projects within or external to an organisation
This course is ideal for people looking to enhance their skills in project management and may lead to occupations such as Project Manager or Project Team Leader. This course has a broad range of applications from the management of construction sites to the successful implementation of new systems or programs.
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Available all year, 2026
Details
Course fees
| Tuition | Resource | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $842.40 | $107.40 | $949.80 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2026.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBPMG530 | Manage project scope |
| BSBPMG531 | Manage project time |
| BSBPMG532 | Manage project quality |
| BSBPMG533 | Manage project cost |
| BSBPMG534 | Manage project human resources |
| BSBPMG535 | Manage project information and communication |
| BSBPMG536 | Manage project risk |
| BSBPMG540 | Manage project integration |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBCMM511 | Communicate with influence |
| BSBSTR502 | Facilitate continuous improvement |
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBTWK503 | Manage meetings |