Online Graduate Certificate in Project Management

RMIT University

Australia, Melbourne

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RMIT University

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Part Time

Delivery

Online

Application Fee

AUD 100

Campuses

Online

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2026

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Duration 8 month(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 17,760 / total

Next Intake January-2026

Online Graduate Certificate in Project Management

About

Program overview

Why study the Graduate Certificate in Project Management online?

Choose your own path

Choose between the generalist project management or the IT-specific program.

Advance your project management expertise

Develop practical skills to manage risks, design impactful projects, and guide teams to success.

The most efficient way to gain a qualification in your chosen career

Gain your certification in as little as 8 months, thanks to our innovative intensive learning structure.

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Advance your career with the Graduate Certificate in Project Management, offered in both a general and an IT-focused stream.

This online, accelerated program provides a thorough grounding in project management principles and practices.

The general stream prepares you to manage projects across diverse industries, while the IT stream specialises in agile methodologies and project management techniques specific to the IT sector.

Strengthen your professional skills, stay ahead of industry trends, and open doors to further academic or career opportunities with this versatile and relevant certification.

The Graduate Certificate of Project Management is endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM). AIPM will automatically grant the Certified Practicing Project Practitioner (CPPP) level of RegPM™ certification to individuals who have completed the Graduate Certificate of Project Management upon joining AIPM.

By the end of the Graduate Certificate in Project Management you will be able to:

Analyse, synthesise and apply complex project management theory to address industry issues, and implement new directions in project management
Professionally communicate your ideas and strategy, justifying decision making to diverse project management and organisational stakeholders
Employ your knowledge of project management theory and recent industry developments to identify problems and formulate solutions that respond to the diverse needs of project stakeholders
Work autonomously and/or utilise effective teamwork skills to plan and develop specialised project management strategy appropriate to a range of organisational contexts and projects

Career outlook

Take a closer look at the opportunities available with a career in Project Management.

This degree will deliver specialist knowledge to prepare you for a career in project management.

Career opportunities include:

Project Coordinator/Manager
Product Manager
Construction or IT Project Manager
Site Manager
Project Engineer
General Manager

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the Graduate Certificate in Project Management, you must have:

Successfully completed an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification)*
or
A minimum of 5 years of professional work experience in a related industry. Applicants with professional experience at a senior level that is less than 5 years may also be considered.

To have your professional experience considered you must include in your application:

A CV
A statement that details your experience

All non-Australian residents and overseas full-fee paying students are required to meet RMIT English language requirements and are required to provide current evidence of English language proficiency for admission to RMIT University (see English language requirements below).

*If your qualification was completed more than 10 years ago you will need to provide evidence of ongoing professional work and/or professional development in the same discipline as the program for which you are seeking entry.

English Program Requirements

To be eligible for the Graduate Certificate in Project Management, you must have:

Successfully completed an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification)*
or
A minimum of 5 years of professional work experience in a related industry. Applicants with professional experience at a senior level that is less than 5 years may also be considered.

To have your professional experience considered you must include in your application:

A CV
A statement that details your experience

Career

This degree will deliver specialist knowledge to prepare you for a career in project management.

Career opportunities include:

Project Coordinator/Manager
Product Manager
Construction or IT Project Manager
Site Manager
Project Engineer
General Manager

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 17,760

Application Fee

AUD 100

How to Apply

Step 1: Find a course

Step 2: Check the entry requirements

Step 3: Collect required documents

Step 4: Submit your application

If you are applying for on-campus study in a coursework program (Bachelor, Associate Degree or Honours), use the online application system for international students.

Remember, our team are experts in RMIT study options and how to apply, so contact the team if you need support with your application.