Project Management Diploma BSB50820
INITIATE, PLAN AND EXECUTE YOUR PROJECT ON TIME AND WITHIN SCOPE
The Diploma of Project Management will ensure that you can deliver your projects efficiently and on schedule by teaching you contemporary project management skills. Use your existing experience as a project team member and take the next step with the Diploma of Project Management that covers all critical areas of project management to an advanced level.
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Subject Choices
offered under the Diploma of Project Management
Please note that subjects and specific units of competency on offer will vary and may change during your enrolment
Elective subjects may apply and will be determined during the induction process
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Lead and Make Good Business Decisions
Communication and good decision making are essential skills for senior employees and those in leadership roles. This subject focuses on the skills required to make and communicate sound business decisions. Active listening, critical and creative thinking, problem solving and using workplace data lead directly into how to best communicate results to your stakeholders. In addition this subject looks at your responsibilities to develop and role model these skills.
- Unit(s):
- BSBXCM501 Lead communication in the workplace
- BSBCRT511 Develop critical thinking in others
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Manage Project Scope and Scheduling
This subject looks at the key tools in project management of scope definition and scheduling.
It covers the components of a project scope; factors that impact the project scope and roles and responsibilities of project team members.
More importantly, it looks at how to apply formal change management processes in a scope management plan as well as ways to prevent scope creep.
The subject then addresses scheduling tools such as a work break down structure and network analysis to identify the project critical path.- Unit(s):
- BSBPMG530 Manage project scope
- BSBPMG531 Manage project time
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Effective Project Meetings and Information Flow
Project communication management ensures timely and appropriate generation, collection, dissemination, storage and disposal of project information through formal structures and processes. Those leading this process are required to manage a range of communication processes including meetings. This subject requires the development of a project communication plan as well as practical activities to address normal business meetings as well as a project meeting.
- Unit(s):
- BSBPMG535 Manage project information and communication
- BSBTWK503 Manage meetings
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Mid Course Survey
- Unit(s):
- MID-SURVEY Mid Course Survey
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Manage Project Resources and Budget
This advanced level subject looks at key project cost and resource planning tools like Cost Management Plans, Earned Value Management, Resource Histograms and Project Budgeting.
These are essential skills to be able to develop and manage a project budget.
This subject will also deliver the foundations of managing teams, bridging skills gaps and assigning project workloads to ensure the efficiency of human resource utilisation in the project.- Unit(s):
- BSBPMG533 Manage project cost
- BSBPMG534 Manage project human resources
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Manage Project Risks
A project manager needs skills and knowledge to manage risks that may impact achievement of project objectives. It involves identifying, analysing, treating and monitoring project risks, and assessing risk management outcomes. In addition is requires an understanding and application of quality principles and quality management processes.
- Unit(s):
- BSBPMG532 Manage project quality
- BSBPMG536 Manage project risk
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Successful Project Handover
This subject looks at the process to integrate and balance overall project management functions and to align and track project objectives to comply with organisational goals, strategies and objectives. It also looks at key skills needed by project managers to ensure they are managing project responsibilities and developing professionally.
- Unit(s):
- BSBPMG540 Manage project integration
- BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development
Course Fees
Quality Education at a Fair Price
2,530
* - $7,500
Course Duration
18 months is allowed as the standard part time enrolment term for the Diploma of Project Management course.
Students who are able to commit more time to their course can finish earlier; while Traineeship terms may be longer.
Entry Requirements
for the Diploma of Project Management
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Course Requirements
Three (3) projects must be undertaken as practical activities as part of this qualification. This is because the core units of competency specify a number of instances that activities must be performed and as such that results in 3 projects being progressed through to integration.
Please plan for sufficient time as part of this course to undertake these activities. -
Relevant Work Background
This qualification is not suited to people who do not have a background that includes extensive project management or the Certificate IV qualification.
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Literacy Skills
Reading Skills
You must be able to:
Interpret and analyse complex texts relevant to workplace requirements (ie policies and procedures)
Read, analyse and evaluate information and ideas to extract meaning relevant to the topic
Use different reading strategies to draw meaning for complex texts (ie identifying, questioning, previewing)
As a guide - you should have completed Year 12 schooling, or have proven workplace reading skills.
Writing Skills
You must be able to:
Clearly communicate complex ideas and information in writing
Draft complex emails, reports and letters to convey required information or ideas
Demonstrate knowledge of written structure and layout appropriate to the purpose
As a guide - you must have completed Year 12 schooling, or have proven workplace written communication skills. -
Language Skills (Spoken English)
You must be able to:
Demonstrate flexibility in spoken language by using the appropriate structure and/or strategy
Extract the key ideas or information from spoken conversations across a range of contexts
Explain complex procedures and give clear sequenced instructions to others in familiar setting
As a basic guide - you must have sufficient English speaking skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with your Student Adviser over the phone. -
Numeracy Skills
You must be able to:
Interpret, comprehend and use a range of everyday mathematical information in familiar and routine contexts
As a basic guide - you must have completed Year 12 schooling, or have a working knowledge of basic mathematical functions. -
Computer and Internet Requirements
You must have:
Access to a Desktop Computer or Laptop; some course work may be completed via mobile devices
Internet access with Internet Explorer 8+, Chrome or Firefox
Microsoft Office 2010 Word (or higher) and Subject specific Microsoft Office products for chosen electives (ie Excel or Powerpoint) -
Digital Literacy Skills
You must be able to:
Open and use a computer application (such as your Web Browser)
Navigate a website by following instructions and follow website "links"
Type and edit text eg for both short and long answer assessment questions
Select the appropriate answers in a multiple choice list (select the correct option(s))
Download, save, edit and upload documents or files
Write, edit, send, receive and save emails
Open and use a word processing application (such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs)
Open and use a spreadsheet program (such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets) depending on electives chosen
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