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BSBPMG420

Short Course: Introduction to Project Management

Statement of Attainment in BSB40920 - Certificate IV in Project Management Practice (Scope, Time & Quality)
Boost your project management skills and help ensure a successful outcome for your business with our Certificate IV in Project Management Practice.

The course is industry-recognised throughout Australia, and you’ll gain confidence in applying project management knowledge in the workplace to effectively plan, supervise and manage projects.
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Up to 4 months
3 units of competency
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Course Summary

Duration
Up to 4 months
Units
3 units of competency

If you're looking to boost your project management skills, our Statement of Attainment in BSB40920 - Certificate IV in Project Management Practice  will provide you with the training needed to gain introductory skills in managing projects within the workplace. Employers value those with project management skills, particularly in work environments where staying on-task with multiple projects is essential in producing successful outcomes.

This course is suitable for those working in a project support or roles where project management skills are required.

What will you learn?

  • Provide support to team members who need to apply project scope management techniques
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of time management across projects with scheduled activities
  • Enhance project outcomes by effectively planning and contributing to the continuous improvement in projects


Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for anyone wanting to develop their skills in project management so that they can produce better outcomes for work-based projects.

The Statement of Attainment in Project Management is recommended (but not limited to) for those in the roles of:
  • Project support officers who work autonomously and apply project management skills in a variety of work contexts.
  • Small business operators that are members of a project team who don't necessarily work on overall project outcomes but want to learn valuable skills to provide further support.
  • Business professionals wanting to boost their skill set in project management and be highly sought-after by employers.


Why should you do this course?

  • Receive an industry-recognised certificate of attainment in project management skills. This means that if you complete this course, you'll receive a certificate that acknowledges your unique skill set, which you can share to potential employers and your peers.
  • Access to exclusive learning content, as well as additional resources. Upskilled has access to video platform sites like LinkedIn Learning, giving you the opportunity to tap into more resources that can support you further with your assessments.
  • Ideal for busy professionals in project-based work looking to gain new skills in a short time frame. We understand that most people's schedules are busy, so we'll give you up to 6 months of access to the course, giving you time to study at your own pace and the added flexibility of balancing your other commitments.

You'll have access to the Short Course: Introduction to Project Management
 for up to 4 months, giving you time to study at your own pace and the flexibility to develop your skills.

Whether you're someone already working in a project support capacity or a professional looking to gain valuable skills in project management, this course will provide you with the training needed to be across the fundamental concepts of project management to help you deliver projects with successful outcomes. 
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:

  • LinkedIn Learning
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.

Course Detail

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

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

  • BSBPMG420
    1. Apply project scope management techniques

    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the project’s scope by assisting with identifying its objectives, deliverables, constraints, assumptions and outcomes. It also involves applying controls once the project has commenced and contribute to reviewing the suitability of those controls.

    The unit applies to individuals who support project managers and other team members to apply project scope management techniques.

  • BSBPMG421
    2. Apply project time management techniques

    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with project scheduling activities, apply and monitor the agreed project schedule, and evaluate the effectiveness of time management for the project.

    The unit applies to individuals who are project practitioners working in a project support role.

  • BSBPMG422
    3. Apply project quality management techniques

    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to enhance project outcomes by contributing to quality planning, applying quality policies and procedures, and contributing to continuous improvement in projects.

    The unit applies to individuals who are project practitioners working in a project support role.

Completion Certificate

Entry requirements

Start date
Upskilled always want to ensure that our students are enrolled in the right course for them.

These entry requirements are here as a guide and it's always best to talk to one of our Education Consultants if you have any questions, as they're trained to ensure that you're enrolled in a course that aligns with your career goals.

Ideally, you'll have experience working in a project support capacity or be in a business function role.

The Short Course: Introduction to Project Management is highly suitable if you work in the following roles:
  • Contract Officer
  • Project Administrator
  • Quality Officer
  • Small Business Operator

*Additional eligibility criteria may be applicable and affected by other factors and personal circumstances. Please speak with our Education Consultants to confirm your eligibility for this course.

Career outcomes

Students who successfully complete this course will have the opportunity to gain fundamental-level skills in project management, which will further assist them in the delivery of projects in a business context. This course is ideal for those who work as project support officers or similar.

Education pathways
If you complete the Statement of Attainment in BSB40920 - Certificate IV in Project Management Practice (Scope, Time & Quality) you may be able to pursue the full qualification BSB40920 - Certificate IV in Project Management Practice if you're interested in further study. Please contact our Education Consultants to learn more about our education pathways.

Educators

Upskilled has a passionate team of trainers in the business faculty who are highly skilled in the areas of study we offer. Our trainers have qualifications and work experience that allows them to deliver training to help you achieve job-ready skills needed to make your next career move.

The business faculty offers additional support to students undertaking courses, giving you the opportunity to build rapport with your trainers. 

Trainers facilitate 'Ask Me Anything' sessions over Zoom where you can ask them questions about your assessments, offering you more guidance and support. This gives you a chance to virtually collaborate with other students as well. 

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