Graduate Certificate in Project Management

This course is designed to help those working in the industry or interested in expanding their knowledge to learn how to manage projects successfully, the best ways to complete project management activities, and the tools to perform these tasks efficiently.

You will develop practical and applicable project management skills and capabilities required to deliver projects successfully. Some of the topics you will cover in this course include project creation and planning, scheduling, resource management, control of projects, and leadership in the context of project management.

3 reasons to study a Graduate Certificate in Project Management at Murdoch

1. This course can be used as a potential progression pathway into the MBA Global or the Master of Business degree.
2. Put theory into practice with professional placements through our hands-on supervised project work.
3. Gain hands-on, practical skills that can be directly applied in industry related jobs.

Develop your skills

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you'll learn:

• Central principles of project management theory and practice
• Practical and technical skills to manage projects successfully
• Leading a team and a project
• Project management principles and tools in various contexts

Your future career

A postgraduate qualification can help you further your current career and move you into a more senior role or help you change career path and pursue new opportunities. Depending on your own situation and career aspirations, there are many careers and positions that this course can lead to. Some career pathways could include:

• Project Officer
• Project Manager
• Programme Coordinator
• Programme Manager

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:

• Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study)
• Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements

Recommended documents (if applicable)

1. Most recent Curriculum Vitae if applying using professional experience
2. Change of name documentation
3. Marriage certificate
4. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

1. Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
   • Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study) both original and English translated versions.
   • Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
2. GTE documents (if applicable) - Check the GTE requirements page for further information
   • GTE Form 2
   • Personal Statement (SOP)
   • Up to date Curriculum Vitae
3. A copy of your Passport

Recommended documents

1. Most recent Curriculum Vitae if applying using professional experience
2. A copy of your visa documents (if available)
3. A copy of any past visa rejection documents (if applicable)
4. Packaged offer letter (if applicable)
5. Sponsorship documents if you study will be sponsored
6. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing