The Short Course: Introduction to Project Management
has been created for those wanting to boost their skills across project management so they can provide further support on the delivery of projects within a business context.
If you work in a project support role or intend on looking for roles that require project management skills, this short course can be a great supplement if you're wanting to gain important skills in a short time frame. This will also help you be more organised when it comes to the delivery of projects and its scheduled activities to achieve successful results.
Course structure
This course comprises three units that will provide you with the training needed to gain skills in project management on a fundamental level. By the end of your studies, you'll receive a Short Course: Introduction to Project Management which will provide you with recognised skills as part of your professional development.
The duration for this course can take up to 6 months, depending on your skills, experience and expertise.
In this course, you'll learn to:
- Apply project management scope techniques
- Apply project time management techniques
- Apply project quality management techniques
Other personal skills you may learn long the way include:
- Working autonomously
- Strategic thinking and planning
- Team collaboration
Inclusions
By choosing Upskilled, you'll gain access to supplementary resources that can help with your studies. These inclusions aim to enhance your online learning experience, making it interactive and engaging. These include:
- Access to Upskilled's customised learning platform, MyUpskilled
- Student Support Team
- Specialist trainers
- Online tutorials
Video content access to:
Recognition of Prior Learning / Credit Transfer
You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer (CT) provided that you have supporting evidence of any prior education and work experience. This can either reduce your study load or shorten the duration of your course. Prior to enrolment, please speak with your Education Consultant for further details.
Following enrolment, you can request further information from Student Support. A trainer will then be assigned to assess your eligibility for RPL and/or CT.
Looking to upskill even further?
Did you know that if you complete the Statement of Attainment in BSB40920 - Certificate IV in Project Management Practice (Scope, Time & Quality), you'll have done units that are recognised in the full qualification BSB40920 - Certificate IV in Project Management Practice.
This course is a great step up if you want to receive a nationally-recognised qualification, helping you make your mark in your project management role.
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.