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James Cook University (JCU)

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Graduate Certificate of Project Management

  • Graduate Certificate

Develop the ability to guide businesses towards success in times of change and uncertainty.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
6 months full-time
Course Code
121111
Study Mode
Online, In person
Intake Months
Jan, May, Sep
Domestic Fees
$8,116 per year / $8,116 total

About this course

Develop the ability to guide businesses towards success in times of change and uncertainty. Be equipped with the skills identified by the Project Management Institute (PMI) as essential for managing projects and contributing to the prosperity, health, safety and sustainability of tropical communities. As a graduate of the first degree in Australia to emphasise skill development in strategy, risk and asset management, you will have a competitive edge as a professional who can reach groundbreaking results and will be highly sought after by employers.

Entry requirements

Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree; or equivalent

Study locations

Townsville

Brisbane

Online

Online

Career pathways

Project management is a core capability across all organisational levels and industries, both in Australia and internationally. Businesses in every sector need to develop new strategies to navigate organisational change and successfully manage current and future projects. The changes brought by the COVID-19 pandemic also continue to impact businesses, making your ability to address risks and develop and manage sustainable projects more vital now than ever before.

As a graduate of the first degree in Australia to offer subjects emphasising the essential skills of strategy, risk and asset management, you'll be in high demand in many industry contexts. Your skills in planning, addressing risks and systematic process strategies are highly sought after by employers in the public sector, construction, business, finance, health, engineering, defence, telecommunications and information technology.

Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate of Project Management you will be a Certified Project Officer (CPO) with the Institute of Project Management and be recognised as a fundamental contributor to any project team.

How to apply

Complete an online application through our Online Application Portal.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at James Cook University (JCU).
74.1%
Overall satisfaction
83.1%
Skill scale
64.6%
Teaching scale
94.8%
Employed full-time
$96.4k
Average salary