Graduate Certificate in Project Management
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Course Objectives (GradCertProjMgt)
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4 Credit Points
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4 Units of Study
CPEE's flexible, online Project Management programs are designed to provide knowledge and skills in the professional areas of managing the planning, implementation, application, conduct, delivery and evaluation of complex projects. Our academics are recognised as leaders in their respective disciplines, bringing a wealth of both technical and practical industry experience to our programs.
Industry readily acknowledges a specialist qualification is important in raising the status of professionals in the industry, and the online education mode allows courses to be readily offered to candidates throughout Australia, New Zealand and elsewhere. Our online programs come with readily available support to guide you through your study. To take the next step in your career, the CPEE Graduate Certificate in Project Management program will provide you with skills, knowledge, and an Australian accredited and trusted qualification.
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Part Time Study
CPEE is an accredited private provider of higher education programs listed on the National Register for Providers and Courses on the website of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) https://www.teqsa.gov.au/ as an 'Institute of Higher Education' (PRV12121).
Graduate Statement
The CPEE GCPM Graduate will possess knowledge and skills in managing the planning, implementation, application, conduct, delivery and evaluation of complex projects. They will have the capacity to effectively apply their learning to managing a wide range of project types and situations, and the potential to develop into highly competent project management professionals.
Graduate Attributes
The Graduate Certificate in Project Management Program Learning Outcomes contribute to achieving the CPEE Graduate Attributes.
- In-depth knowledge & skills in a discipline area: an in-depth knowledge within the field of study, based on current and emerging national and international practice.
- Judgement, analysis and problem solving: the ability to define, analyse and create viable solutions to a range of problems and to reflect on potential outcomes.
- Creativity and inventiveness: the ability to generate creative and innovative solutions to discipline and social challenges.
- Effective communication and collaboration: the abilities to collaborate, communicate and present information and concepts clearly, fluently and within context to diverse audiences via multiple media.
- Sustainability, socially and ethically focussed: the ability to respond appropriately to discipline issues with a commitment to sustainability, social and high ethical standards.
- Information and digital literacy: the ability to recognise when information is needed and to locate, interpret, evaluate, and effectively use the information as required.
- Lifelong learning to increase self-potential: the ability to pursue personal and work-based development in a changing environment through self-managed learning.
Program Structure
| Code | Name | Requisite | |
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541 | Project Management Elements | Core | View Full details |
560 | Project Assessment, Delivery and Completion | Core | |
660 | Contractual Dispute Resolution Variations and Claims | Elective | |
641 | Sustainable Physical Infrastructure | Elective | View Full Details |
661 | Project Leadership | Elective | |
619 | Contracts: Principles, Management & Risk | Elective | View Full Details |
Admission Requirements
Admission is based on meeting the equivalent of AQF Level 7 in a cognate discipline and meeting the minimum English language requirements, as per PR006 and PR007. Examples of meeting the equivalent AQF Level 7 in a cognate discipline are provided in (a) to (c) below.
a) A three (3) year undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline at AQF7; or
b) A two (2) year undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline at AQF6, plus at least three (3) years of documented and verified relevant work experience that equates to AQF Level 7; or
c) Demonstrated relevant formal, non-formal and informal prior learning deemed equivalent to items a) or b) above that equates to AQF Level 7.
Program Requirements
To be eligible for the Graduate Certificate in Project Management a candidate must complete all units in Part A plus any two (2) units from Part B of the Schedule of Units.
Units can only be attempted following successful completion of the required pre-requisites or by concurrent enrolment in co-requisites.
Enrolment Pattern
The default and minimum enrolment pattern for the Graduate Certificate in Project Management is one (1) unit per semester. A maximum enrolment of two (2) units per semester is normally permitted.
Elective units will normally be offered every 2 to 3 semesters. For the current schedule refer to the Units of Study & Availability
Maximum Completion Time
The standard maximum time for completion of the Graduate Certificate in Project Management is 3 calendar years dated from the time of initial enrolment. Refer to PO028 Policy on Program Duration regarding program completion times, Leave of Absence and Compassionate and Compelling Circumstances.
Awarding of Credit
Credit for previous equivalent formal, non-formal or informal prior learning or cross institutional study undertaken is awarded in line with PR042: Procedure for Awarding of Academic Credit.
To apply for credit you will need to submit the following form:
Semester Unit Fee Schedule
| 2024 (All fees are GST free) | Student Type | ||
| Domestic | International | Field of Education | |
| Program | Standard Per Unit |
Standard Per Unit |
Code |
| Graduate Certificate in Asset Management | $3,595.00 | $4,130.00 | 080315 |
| Graduate Certificate in Project Management | $3,595.00 | $4,130.00 | 080315 |
| Graduate Certificate in Pavement Technology | $3,595.00 | $4,130.00 | 030999 |
| Master of Pavement Technology | $3,595.00 | $4,130.00 | 030999 |
| MPT: Unit 629 Industry Research Proposal * | $359.50 | $413.00 | |
| MPT: Unit 630 Industry Research ** | $3,235.50 | $3,717.00 | |
| Single Unit (Non Award) | $3,595.00 | $4,130.00 | 030999 |
* Beginning in Semester 1 2024, Unit 629 will incur a semester fee of 10% of the unit fee in that year.
** Beginning in Semester 2 2024, Unit 630 will incur a semester fee of 90% of the unit fee in that year.