Nationally Recognised Qualification
The BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management is for people who are, or want to be, the person accountable for a project. Not supporting the plan, owning it: the scope, the schedule, the budget, the risk register and the team delivering against it.
This project management qualification suits experienced coordinators ready to step up, managers who have inherited projects without formal training, and professionals moving into project delivery from another discipline. You run projects in monday.com throughout the course, so the planning and reporting you learn is the same as what you would actually do on the job.
Project management skills travel further than most. This is where each of them translates:
Graduates run projects in construction, technology, government, healthcare, resources, financial services and professional services. The discipline is the same in all of them, which is why project management is a common way to change industry without starting over.
The project platforms you will run
monday.com
You run projects in monday.com as part of the course. That means building the plan, sequencing dependencies, managing workload across a team, and standing up the dashboards and status reporting a sponsor or steering group expects to see. Employers increasingly ask for platform experience by name, and this gives you something concrete to point at.
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Included with your enrolment at no extra cost, with over 17,500 on-demand courses. Useful for widening into adjacent territory, generative AI for project planning or process improvement, without pausing your qualification.
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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:
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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.
Students who successfully complete this qualification may be able to pursue the following career outcomes.
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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Project management is the process of leading a team to ensure that all project goals are met within time constraints. There is a great 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:
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.
No. You can enrol directly in the Diploma. The Certificate IV is the better starting point if you have never worked on a project; the Diploma assumes you are comfortable in a workplace and ready to take responsibility for delivery.
The BSB units are methodology-neutral by design. You learn the underlying disciplines: scope, time, cost, quality, risk, procurement and stakeholder management, which is what sits beneath any framework your employer runs. That makes the qualification portable rather than tied to one house method.
monday.com is the core platform and you use it throughout, from building the plan to reporting on delivery. Your enrolment also includes LinkedIn Learning, which you can use to go deeper on adjacent tools and techniques.
Yes. BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management is a nationally recognised qualification from the BSB Business Services Training Package. Upskilled is a Registered Training Organisation, RTO No. 40374.
Project Manager, Operations Manager, Construction Project Manager and related delivery roles. Project Manager alone had over 19,000 positions advertised on SEEK in September 2026, with a typical salary of $150,000.
No, and the difference matters. This is a nationally recognised Australian qualification on the AQF, assessed against a national standard. Industry certifications are shorter, sit outside the AQF and usually test one framework. They complement each other: the Diploma gives you the underlying discipline, a certification signals fluency in whichever method an employer runs.
Very likely. Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer are worth pursuing if you have been running projects informally, because experienced candidates often qualify for more than they expect. Raise it before you enrol so it can be assessed properly rather than retrofitted.
It is one of the more portable qualifications you can hold. The disciplines transfer directly between construction, technology, government, health and professional services, which is why project management is a common route for people who want to change sector without starting their career again.
