BSB50820
Diploma of Project Management
Start Date
Rolling Enrolment
Duration
12 Months
Delivery Method
Online
Units
12
Learn sound project management skills to apply within a range of industry sectors.
No matter the industry or context, skilled project managers are always in demand. The importance of project managers in the business world has only continued to grow with time. The success of any company relies heavily on the work done by its project managers. Learn how to coordinate projects efficiently and effectively, as well as how to correctly motivate your team.
If you’re a high achiever looking to become a more effective leader and broaden your work opportunities, then the BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management course is for you.
Next Start Date
Rolling Enrolment
Duration
12 Months
Delivery Method
Online
Course Overview
Study the Diploma of Project Management
The BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management course will equip you with the necessary skills to deliver projects efficiently, with the right resources and workforce, on time and within budget.
You’ll have access to gain practical knowledge and theoretical understanding essential for making sound decisions about your work future as a project manager or professional in this field of expertise.
This online course covers a variety of subjects, including managing project scope and procurement, working within specific time constraints and managing project quality, human resources, and communications.
During this course, you will be assigned to work with highly experienced specialist business trainers to guide and support you throughout your studies at TrainSmart Australia.
Is the Diploma of Project Management for You?
The BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management gives you a thorough understanding of the necessary principles to deliver projects by a specific time, to a clear quality and within the limits of a set level of resources and budget.
You might want to consider studying this course if you want to:
- to move into a project management role,
- formalise your previous experience
- gain leadership skills
- understand project management concepts and tools
- create more value and opportunity in your current role
- create a competitive edge in your employment prospects
- develop and enhance your organisational skills
- develop your team management skills
What will you learn in the Diploma of Project Management?
The BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management course is guided by our four pillars of learning.
- Pillar 1: Project management life cycle
- Pillar 2: Engaging key stakeholders to achieve project outcomes and deliverables within designated budgets and timelines
- Pillar 3: Leadership and engaging your project team to work cohesively
- Pillar 4: Efficient and effective achievement of project goals and deliverables within set boundaries
These pillars of learning are fundamental components of what it takes to be successful in a project management role. You will be guided through 12 nationally accredited units to complete this course to gain these learning outcomes.
How will you study the Diploma of Project Management?
This course is delivered entirely online through a Trainer-Directed-Learning approach. In this format, our trainers and assessors will guide you through the learning material and assessments and give you valuable feedback to develop your knowledge and skills.
Your online learning materials include journal articles, reading materials, presentation slides, online student forums, recordings of previous classes, live classes and 1-on-1 coaching via videoconferencing.
Assessments are by way of written assignments and practical activities via video conferencing.
All learning is overseen by a qualified trainer and assessor.
How long is the Diploma of Project Management?
This qualification is over a 12-month period with the opportunity to extend if required.
Entry Requirements
Prior to being enrolled into the VSL eligible course, TrainSmart Australia must reasonably believe that the applicant is academically suited and displays competence for the course requirements including meeting any of the set entry requirements. This is determined by either:
- The student providing TrainSmart Australia with a copy of an Australian year 12 certificate of education; or,
- The student providing TrainSmart Australia with a copy of a Certificate IV qualification (or above) that was delivered as a part of the AQF (Australian Qualification Framework) that can be verified by the issuing organisation or the USI (unique student identifier) transcript or,
- The student completing the Core Skills Profile for Adults online assessment passing at or above Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework in both reading and numeracy. TrainSmart Australia must also reasonably believe that the student displays that competence.
Please note, we are unable to enrol international students at this time.
Delivery Method
The BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management course is delivered fully online with 12 units to complete.
Knowledge Based Assessments
12
Case Studies
12
Practical Assessments
12
Modules
This qualification is made up of the following units of competency. All units of competency must be completed in order to successfully attain the BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management.
The BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management is broken up into the following Modules.
Module 1: Project Management Essentials Part 1
Manage personal and professional development
BSBPEF501
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement systems and process that support the personal and professional development of self and others. The unit applies to individuals working in a range of managerial positions who are accountable for the development and performance of others.
Develop administrative systems
BSBOPS503
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan for or review the requirements of administrative systems and procedures for implementing, monitoring and reviewing the system. The unit applies to individuals employed in a range of work environments in senior administrative roles.
Manage organisational customer service
BSBOPS505
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop strategies to manage organisational systems that ensure products and services are delivered and maintained to standards agreed by the organisation. The unit applies to individuals who supervise customer service provided by others within an organisation. At this level, individuals must exercise considerable discretion and judgement, using a range of problem solving and decision making strategies.
Manage business resources
BSBOPS501
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage resources according to planned business strategies. It includes analysing resource requirements, developing resource plans, allocating resources, and reviewing and reporting on resource usage. The unit applies to individuals with a role in allocating and monitoring the use of physical and/or human resources to meet defined business objectives.
Module 2: Project Management Essentials Part 2
Manage project scope
BSBPMG530
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine and manage project scope. It involves obtaining project authorisation, developing a scope management plan, and managing the application of project scope controls. The unit applies to individuals responsible for managing and leading a project in an organisation, business or as a consultant.
Manage project time
BSBPMG531
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage time during projects. It involves determining and implementing the project schedule and assessing time management outcomes. The unit applies to individuals responsible for managing and leading a project in an organisation, business, or as a consultant.
Manage project quality
BSBPMG532
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage quality within projects. It involves determining quality requirements, implementing quality control and assurance processes, and using review and evaluation to make quality improvements in current and future projects. The unit applies to individuals responsible for managing and leading a project in an organisation, business, or as a consultant.
Manage project cost
BSBPMG533
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, analyse and refine project costs to produce a budget, and to use this budget as the principal mechanism to control project cost. The unit applies to individuals responsible for managing and leading a project in an organisation, business, or as a consultant.
Module 3: Project Management Essentials Part 3
Manage project human resources
BSBPMG534
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage human resources related to projects. It involves planning for human resources, implementing personnel training and development, and managing the project team. The unit applies to individuals responsible for managing and leading a project in an organisation, business, or as a consultant.
Manage project information and communication
BSBPMG535
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to link people, ideas and information at all stages in the project life cycle. Project communication management ensures timely and appropriate generation, collection, dissemination, storage and disposal of project information through formal structures and processes. The unit applies to individuals responsible for managing and leading a project in an organisation, business, or as a consultant.
Manage project risk
BSBPMG536
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage risks that may impact achievement of project objectives. It involves identifying, analysing, treating and monitoring project risks, and assessing risk management outcomes. The unit applies to individuals responsible for managing and leading a project in an organisation, business, or as a consultant.
Manage project integration
BSBPMG540
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to integrate and balance overall project management functions and to align and track project objectives to comply with organisational goals, strategies and objectives. The unit applies to individuals responsible for managing and leading a project in an organisation, business, or as a consultant.
Module 1: Project Management Essentials Part 1
Manage personal and professional development
BSBPEF501
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement systems and process that support the personal and professional development of self and others. The unit applies to individuals working in a range of managerial positions who are accountable for the development and performance of others.
Develop administrative systems
BSBOPS503
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan for or review the requirements of administrative systems and procedures for implementing, monitoring and reviewing the system. The unit applies to individuals employed in a range of work environments in senior administrative roles.
Manage organisational customer service
BSBOPS505
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop strategies to manage organisational systems that ensure products and services are delivered and maintained to standards agreed by the organisation. The unit applies to individuals who supervise customer service provided by others within an organisation. At this level, individuals must exercise considerable discretion and judgement, using a range of problem solving and decision making strategies.
Manage business resources
BSBOPS501
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage resources according to planned business strategies. It includes analysing resource requirements, developing resource plans, allocating resources, and reviewing and reporting on resource usage. The unit applies to individuals with a role in allocating and monitoring the use of physical and/or human resources to meet defined business objectives.
Module 2: Project Management Essentials Part 2
Manage project scope
BSBPMG530
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine and manage project scope. It involves obtaining project authorisation, developing a scope management plan, and managing the application of project scope controls. The unit applies to individuals responsible for managing and leading a project in an organisation, business or as a consultant.
Manage project time
BSBPMG531
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage time during projects. It involves determining and implementing the project schedule and assessing time management outcomes. The unit applies to individuals responsible for managing and leading a project in an organisation, business, or as a consultant.
Manage project quality
BSBPMG532
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage quality within projects. It involves determining quality requirements, implementing quality control and assurance processes, and using review and evaluation to make quality improvements in current and future projects. The unit applies to individuals responsible for managing and leading a project in an organisation, business, or as a consultant.
Manage project cost
BSBPMG533
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, analyse and refine project costs to produce a budget, and to use this budget as the principal mechanism to control project cost. The unit applies to individuals responsible for managing and leading a project in an organisation, business, or as a consultant.
Module 3: Project Management Essentials Part 3
Manage project human resources
BSBPMG534
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage human resources related to projects. It involves planning for human resources, implementing personnel training and development, and managing the project team. The unit applies to individuals responsible for managing and leading a project in an organisation, business, or as a consultant.
Manage project information and communication
BSBPMG535
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to link people, ideas and information at all stages in the project life cycle. Project communication management ensures timely and appropriate generation, collection, dissemination, storage and disposal of project information through formal structures and processes. The unit applies to individuals responsible for managing and leading a project in an organisation, business, or as a consultant.
Manage project risk
BSBPMG536
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage risks that may impact achievement of project objectives. It involves identifying, analysing, treating and monitoring project risks, and assessing risk management outcomes. The unit applies to individuals responsible for managing and leading a project in an organisation, business, or as a consultant.
Manage project integration
BSBPMG540
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to integrate and balance overall project management functions and to align and track project objectives to comply with organisational goals, strategies and objectives. The unit applies to individuals responsible for managing and leading a project in an organisation, business, or as a consultant.
Job Outcomes
Diploma of Project Management Career Opportunities
The BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management qualification can lead to an array of career opportunities with job titles such as:
- Project Manager
- Project Team Leader
- Project Coordinator
- Contract Coordinator
- Quality Administrator
- Risk Management Professional
Expected Salary and Biggest Employment Opportunity
$59,600
SALARY
23.6%
JOBS
12.7%
INDUSTRY
All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research. Based on national surveys.
Payment Options
$5,000
The maximum tuition fee for this course is $5,000. Your fee payment options are:
- Upfront payment
- VET Student Loans – Australian government income contingent loan which allows you to study now and pay later †
- Interest Free Payment Plan – No deposit, no interest payment plans.
- Find out what your repayments may be using our Payment Plan Repayment Calculator
†VET Student Loans are subject to students meeting eligibility requirements. VET Student Loan creates a debt that must be repaid to the Commonwealth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course nationally recognised? What does that mean?
Completing a nationally recognised qualification (or training) means that your qualification and credentials are recognised all across Australia by other registered training organisations and employers. All accredited courses must adhere to the standards set by the Australian Skills and Quality Authority (ASQA). According to ASQA, accreditation is formal confirmation that the course:
- Is nationally recognised
- Meets an established industry, enterprise, educational, legislative or community need
- Provides appropriate competency outcomes and satisfactory basis for assessment
- Meets national quality assurance requirements
- Is assigned appropriately to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) where it leads to a qualification.
How many hours do I need to study each week?
To achieve this qualification within the given timeframe, students are required to commit to a minimum of 15 hours of study per week.
Can I get course credit for previous study?
Students enrolling into a TrainSmart Australia course can receive recognition for previous studies completed at a Certificate and Diploma level. Students can be awarded a credit transfer if:
- The student already holds a unit (or units) for the they’re enrolling into,
- The student holds an old unit which is deemed equivalent to the new unit they’re enrolling into
Receiving credit transfers will reduce the overall cost of your qualification as well as the duration to complete your remaining units.
University qualifications are not backwards transferrable, which means no credit transfers can be awarded. However, you can still apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL).
What if I don’t meet the entry requirements?
If you are unable to provide a copy of an Australian Year 12 Certificate or Certificate IV qualification or higher, you may be required to complete an Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test to gain entry into your course of interest. This test is offered online, free of charge, after you have submitted your application.
Trainers
Guiding you through this course is our team of experienced trainers, ready to help you succeed.
All our trainers are selected for their wealth of experience and knowledgeability in their chosen subject area, as well as their commitment to supporting you throughout your studies.
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