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Diploma of Project Management - Online

BSB50820
Next Intake
23 Dec 2024
13 Jan 2025
18-24 months
100% Online, Self Paced
12 units of competency
No Exams Ever
Start Immediately
Starting at $75p/w
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Course Overview

The BSB50820 - Diploma of Project Management (Release 1) is ideal for high achievers passionate about end-to-end project developments. It equips you with applied and technical project management skills, enhancing your career opportunities in business project operations. Whether you're an experienced Project Manager or looking to elevate your skillset, this course prepares you to plan and deliver projects successfully across various industries.

What you'll learn

This qualification comprises units that will give you the opportunity to strengthen your knowledge and skills to further accelerate your career in project management.

In this course, you'll learn to:

  • Manage project integration
  • Manage project time
  • Manage project quality
  • Communicate with influence

Additional skills you'll learn:

  • Effective leadership
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Negotiation
  • Scheduling

Studying with Upskilled

What's Included?

By choosing Upskilled's BSB50820 - Diploma of Project Management, you'll gain access to resources that enhance your online learning experience, making it interactive and engaging:

Online Tutorials

Participate in interactive sessions with our trainers to deepen your understanding and enhance your learning experience.

Career Guidance

Benefit from expert career advice provided by our trainers as you study.

LinkedIn Learning

Enjoy access to video tutorials from industry leaders.

MyUpskilled Platform

Access course materials through our customised learning platform.

Student Support

Get help from our dedicated Australian-based support team.

Specialist Trainers

Learn from experts with decades of industry experience.

Modules

To satisfy the requirements of this qualification, you'll need to complete the following units of competency.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop critical and creative thinking skills in others within a workplace context. The unit applies to individuals who are developing and coaching others, for whom critical thinking skills (including analysis, synthesis, and evaluation) are an important part of their job roles. This unit applies to individuals who are typically responsible for leading teams.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to present and negotiate persuasively, lead and participate in meetings and make presentations to customers, clients and other key stakeholders. The unit applies to individuals who are managers and leaders required to identify, analyse, synthesise and act on information from a range of sources, and who deal with unpredictable problems as part of their job role. They use initiative and judgement to organise the work of self and others and plan, evaluate and co-ordinate the work of teams.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine and manage project scope. It involves obtaining project authorisation, developing a scope management plan, and managing the application of project scope controls. The unit applies to individuals responsible for managing and leading a project in an organisation, business or as a consultant.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage human resources related to projects. It involves planning for human resources, implementing personnel training and development, and managing the project team. The unit applies to individuals responsible for managing and leading a project in an organisation, business, or as a consultant.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to link people, ideas and information at all stages in the project life cycle. Project communication management ensures timely and appropriate generation, collection, dissemination, storage and disposal of project information through formal structures and processes. The unit applies to individuals responsible for managing and leading a project in an organisation, business, or as a consultant.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage time during projects. It involves determining and implementing the project schedule and assessing time management outcomes. The unit applies to individuals responsible for managing and leading a project in an organisation, business, or as a consultant.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, analyse and refine project costs to produce a budget, and to use this budget as the principal mechanism to control project cost. The unit applies to individuals responsible for managing and leading a project in an organisation, business, or as a consultant.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage quality within projects. It involves determining quality requirements, implementing quality control and assurance processes, and using review and evaluation to make quality improvements in current and future projects. The unit applies to individuals responsible for managing and leading a project in an organisation, business, or as a consultant.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage risks that may impact achievement of project objectives. It involves identifying, analysing, treating and monitoring project risks, and assessing risk management outcomes. The unit applies to individuals responsible for managing and leading a project in an organisation, business, or as a consultant.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to integrate and balance overall project management functions and to align and track project objectives to comply with organisational goals, strategies and objectives. The unit applies to individuals responsible for managing and leading a project in an organisation, business, or as a consultant.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead teams in the workplace and to actively engage with the management of the organisation. The unit applies to individuals working at a managerial level who lead and build a positive culture within their work teams. At this level, work will normally be carried out using complex and diverse methods and procedures requiring the exercise of considerable discretion and judgement. It will also involve using a range of problem solving and decision-making strategies.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the performance of staff that are direct reports. The unit applies to individuals who manage people. It covers work allocation and the methods to review performance, reward excellence and provide feedback. The unit makes the link between performance management and performance development and reinforces both functions as a key requirement for effective managers.

Career Outcomes

Possible Careers

Students who successfully complete this qualification may be able to pursue the following career outcomes.

Industry Outlook

Discover why business is one of the most dynamic and rewarding fields to pursue a career in:

Productivity

12% Increase

over the next few years
Career Growth

Long Term

for Individuals
Qualifications

14+

Nationally Recognised

Payment Options

Pay Upfront - Save up to 35%
You pay $3675
RRP $5850
Spread the Cost - No Set-up Fee
You pay $75 per week*
*Paid fortnightly or monthly

Government funding

At both a state and federal level, government commitment to upskilling the Australian workforce has resulted in a comprehensive framework of funding schemes and incentive opportunities. As a result, many Upskilled participants are provided incentives by the Government to undertake training and/or find that their courses are heavily subsidised.

Government funding options for:
Diploma of Project Management - Online

Major schemes include:


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Our Trainers

Upskilled's business trainers are experienced industry professionals dedicated to providing practical, hands-on learning. They are committed to helping students develop the skills needed to succeed in the dynamic and competitive business world.

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How to enrol

Step 1
Fill out the enquiry form or request a callback

A friendly Education Consultant will be in touch to answer all your questions.

Step 2
Complete an enrolment form

Include your details, proof of previous learning, address verification, and preferred payment option to finalise your enrolment.

Step 3
Get started on your new future

We will invite you to an online orientation session and you can get started on your course. 

What you need to know

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for the BSB50820 - Diploma of Project Management course. To ensure you get the most out of your training, the following process applies:

Recommended Skills and Resources:
  • Have the ability to read and write in English and display numeracy skills up to a minimum level of Year 12.
  • Have access to a modern computer with high-speed internet.
  • Have access to a device with audio/video recording and playback capabilities.
  • Have basic computing skills, including the ability to make and upload short videos.

Self-Paced Learning and Course Duration

Upskilled's flexible, self-paced courses let you balance personal and work schedules. With a training plan to keep you on track, most students complete the course in 12-18 months, but motivated learners can finish faster. Speak with an Education Consultant to discuss your study and completion goals.

Assessment

This course will have you undertake summative and formative assessments, write reports and/or create a portfolio, and participate in role-playing scenarios. You'll also be working on a variety of projects that require your own research as well as answering various written/oral questions that apply the theory you learn into practice.

Work in a Simulated Workplace

By studying business with Upskilled, you'll engage in tasks and assessments that simulate a workplace environment. Our online learning platform, MyUpskilled, offers practical experiences to help you develop job-ready skills, complementing the theoretical components of your course.

Recognition of Prior Learning / Credit Transfer

You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer (CT) with supporting evidence of prior education or work experience. This can reduce your study load or course duration. Speak with your Education Consultant before enrolment for details, or download the application from MyUpskilled after enrolment. A trainer will assess your eligibility.

Dedicated Business Trainers

Our business trainers are dedicated professionals with extensive knowledge and expertise in the field, keeping you updated on the latest industry trends. They offer qualifications in areas such as business administration, management, and finance, providing the guidance you need to excel in the business industry. The business faculty fosters a supportive learning environment with 'Ask Me Anything' Zoom sessions, where you can receive guidance and collaborate with fellow students.

FAQs

Project management is the process where you lead a team to ensure that all project goals are met within time constraints. There is a large demand for project managers across all types of industries, so in order to build a successful career in this pathway, you'll need to possess the relevant skills and qualifications.

Here are some signs that may indicate that a career in project management may be for you:

  • You're passionate about leading a team and ensuring that they stay on task and meet deadlines.
  • You're an excellent communicator and find it easy to collaborate with others.
  • You enjoy planning and organising tasks ahead

If you're looking to further develop your skills in project management and interested in pursuing work as a project manager, the BSB50820 - Diploma of Project Management can equip you with the skills and knowledge to help boost your understanding in managing project scope, cost and quality management techniques. You'll also learn some valuable transferable skills such as effective leadership, communication, and scheduling.

If you're looking for a taster course, Upskilled also has short online courses available, such as the Short Course in Introduction to Project Management, which may be ideal for those already working in business looking to gain fundamental project management skills.

If you want to receive a nationally-recognised qualification, we also have the BSB40920 - Certificate IV in Project Management Practice, which is an ideal course if you want to pursue entry-level roles in project management such as a project officer or coordinator.

The BSB50820 - Diploma of Project Management will give you the applied and technical skills needed to help you plan and deliver projects with successful outcomes. It can also prepare you for a career as a project manager, which can expand your career opportunities within the business project operational capacity.

Below are some valuable skills you can gain from this online project management course. These include:

  • Managing project human resources
  • Managing people performance
  • Managing project risk

In order to gain job-ready skills, all the assessments included from this course will have you undertake role-playing assessments where you get the opportunity to work with colleagues, family or friends to demonstrate real-work scenarios. This makes the online project management course highly engaging and practical.

If you're interested in enrolling with Upskilled to the BSB50820 - Diploma of Project Management, you simply need to submit an enquiry form on our website. You'll need to fill out the following information:

  • Your Name
  • Email
  • Phone

In addition to your personal details, we also need you to answer the following question, 'What best describes you?'. This gives us the opportunity to understand more about your intent in studying an online project management course. It also gives our education consultants an understanding of where you are in your current career trajectory.

Below are the choices you have when answering this specific question:

  • Changing your career
  • Looking for a promotion
  • Returning to work
  • Starting a career
  • Expanding your skill set

No matter your career goals, our education consultants are trained in answering questions you may have for this project management course. During your consultation, you may want more information on how to pay for your course, eligibility requirements and the possible career outcomes you may be able to achieve if you successfully complete an online project management course.

If you're happy with your consultation, your education consultant will get the ball rolling and send you an enrolment form via email.