Graduate Certificate in Project Management
Central Queensland University
About
The Graduate Certificate in Project Management is a specialist course for students that are, or aspire to be project managers.
It focuses on the application of project concepts applicable for a variety of industries.
The course introduces and develops skills to initiate projects and develop project plans to meet project goals.
As a result the course allows project managers to make decisions that achieve project targets and outcomes.
It adopts a methodological approach to the application of project processes and highlights the integration of different frameworks to a project.
The qualification consists of four units and provides practicing project managers and project directors with the technical skills to run projects in challenging environments.
Case studies and practical material are embedded within the course to illustrate how the concepts of project management meet industry demands.
As a result graduates will be able to demonstrate that they have a comprehensive understanding and the ability to run projects.
Candidates with relevant work experience and who can demonstrate the capacity to work at a postgraduate level are eligible for admission to this course.
Structure
Course Structure
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Core Structure
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| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
Students should note that they may be required to take some units in the Online Mode depending on the location of their study.
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| --> PPMP20008 | Initiating and Planning Projects | --> |
| --> PPMP20010 | Executing and Closing Projects | --> |
| --> PPMP20009 | Leading Lean Projects | --> |
Entry requirements
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Entry Requirements
To gain entry to this course, you must have:
- a bachelor degree in any discipline from an Australian university or equivalent; or
- a recognised diploma and two years relevant business experience; or
- a recognised Certificate IV and three years relevant business experience; or
- a minimum of five years relevant management experience; or
- a minimum of 10 years relevant business experience.
International students should refer to https://www.cqu.edu.au/international-students/entry-requirements/english-requirements for further information including English Language requirements.
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Assumed Knowledge
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Fees and Charges
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Learning outcomes
Core Learning Outcomes
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- Apply the body of knowledge, principles and concepts of project management
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- Evaluate and solve problems requiring critical thinking and the application of theoretical and technical knowledge within the context of project management
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- Communicate effectively in collaborative contexts with both professionals and non-professionals
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- Respond professionally and ethically to issues in a range of contexts
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- Analyse and synthesise issues in the project management discipline
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- Work independently, collaboratively and reflect upon feedback to identify and enact self improvements.
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| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have specialised knowledge within a systematic and coherent body of knowledge that may include the acquisition and application of knowledge and skills in a new or existing discipline or professional area | --> | --> | --> | |||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review,analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge and identify and provide solutions to complex problems | --> | --> | ||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to think critically and to generate and evaluate complex ideas | --> | --> | --> | |||
| 4. SKILLS Have specialised technical and creative skills in a field of highly skilled and/or professional practice | --> | |||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concepts | --> | |||||
| 6. SKILLS Have communication skills to transfer complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences | --> | |||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to make high level, independent judgements in a range of technical or management functions in varied specialised contexts | --> | --> | --> | |||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to initiate, plan, implement and evaluate broad functions within varied specialised technical and/or creative contexts | --> | --> | --> | |||
| 9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for personal outputs and all aspects of the work or function of others within broad parameters | --> | --> | --> | --> |
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