Graduate Certificate in Project Management

Increase your value in the labour market

Our program provides you with specialised project management and leadership skills. Learn project management methodologies and technologies from expert industry practitioners. Apply these skills to real-world and project-based coursework.

This qualification is for professionals currently working or looking to manage successful projects. Our online accelerated program will equip you to excel in your current role or prepare you for the next step in your career.

Demand for these skills is high across specialist project management roles and through a broad range of professions. Construction Project Manager and ICT Project Manager were both listed on the Australian Governments 2023 Skills Priority List. We have worked with industry to ensure that the skills you learn will be applicable in your career.

These skills are highly valued and in demand across industries including:

what you will study

You will learn from experts across a range of disciplines and will gain a well-rounded theoretical and practical understanding of project management.

You will complete core courses in:

• Project management principles
• Business project management.

This program will train you to manage project timelines, budgets and risks, as well as manage people and teams. This program uses a case study approach to provide you with the skills to manage the full project lifecycle.

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Review the information below and submit your application now.

This program is open to online international students. Applications to study online are now open. Review the information below and submit your application now.

Both students and education agents can submit applications online. This is our preferred way of application. You can save your application after you have started, and come back to it later.

To ensure a smooth application process, please complete the following steps before applying:

Note: Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University of Newcastle’s English Language Proficiency requirements.

Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.

In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.

Demand in Australia for quality project managers remains strong, and with job vacancies at record highs.

Our program will prepare you for managerial positions in public, private and not-for profit organisations.

With a core speciality of your choosing, you will have specialised and expertise that will be highly valued across a broad range of industries.

Your capacity to work internationally will be supported by University’s own reputation in the field.

On completion, you’ll be able to work in roles such as:

• Construction Project Manager
• Infrastructure Project Manager
• Project Coordinator
• IT Project Manager
• Business Improvement & Transformation Manager
• Project Director.